by rka-admin | Apr 2, 2025 | Featured Job
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We are recruiting for a HR Business Partner for Southwark Council
Summary of main duties and responsibilities
To provide a professional HR service to managers on all workforce related matters including organisational change resourcing, management of attendance, performance management, employee relations issues and general HR management interventions, to deliver business objectives. To support business managers and the HR service in achieving the Council’s strategic objectives.
Principal accountabilities
Working as part of a pooled team of HR Business Partner, provide high quality HR advice and guidance to managers on a range of staffing issues, including complex cases and policy / procedural issues relating to both individuals and groups of staff as well as planned initiatives.
Provide expert advice on organisational change projects, working closely with colleagues in e.g. organisation transformation to redesign services and ensure reorganisations are managed in line with council procedures.
Build and maintain effective working relationships with supported managers and other stakeholders, to ensure that HR plans and interventions deliver positive outcomes.
Participate in on-going discussions with management teams (as assigned), in a variety of formal settings to support and guide managers either individually or at a team level; enhancing capability to manage HR services, ensuring that policy and legislative requirements are met, including the identification of training needs and contributing to developing learning and development solutions. Ensure high quality outcomes for the business to meet current and future business objectives and improve upon service
Provide accessible and appropriate advice, guidance and support in dealing with HR matters raised directly by members of staff. Participate in on-going service reviews and discussions with senior management teams, plan the delivery of HR services ensuring they provide high quality outcomes for the business to meet current and future business objectives and improve upon service delivery.
Training needs and contributing to developing learning and development solutions. Ensure high quality outcomes for the business to meet current and future business objectives and improve upon service
Provide accessible and appropriate advice, guidance and support in dealing with HR matters raised directly by members of staff. Participate in on-going service reviews and discussions with senior management teams, plan the delivery of HR services ensuring they provide high quality outcomes for the business to meet current and future business objectives and improve upon service delivery.
Implement strategies to ensure HR provides clear business focused outcomes for the utilisation of staffing resources within the business area supported, aligned over the long term with deliver of the Councils overall workforce plan.
Hold responsibility under the guidance of the manager of HR Business Partner the delivery of HR services as assigned, ensuring all organisational HR performance targets are monitored and met, and remedial action is undertaken. The post holder will manage an on-going caseload of work, only seeking advice on more complex issues.
Supply a quality operational HR service, providing clear business focused outcomes for the business area supported.
Plan, establish and maintain effective working arrangements with Trade Unions and other stakeholders and partners to ensure employee relations matters and collective discussions are undertaken in an effective and efficient manner.
Ensure the on-going maintenance of HR data records (on all HR systems) for the business area supported (and other areas of the Council as directed) ensuring all HR records held are accurate, up to date and meet organisational objectives for workforce and HR record keeping. Utilise HR data to review and analyse HR data against performance targets.
As part of a wider group of HR staff contribute in the further development of the provision of HR services to Council, including participation and attendance at project groups, workshops, seminars.
Actively promote the Councils equality objectives in terms of personal practice and within the context of all HR advice and guidance provided
Support the development of management capacity to be able to undertake active management and development of the work force.
Summary of main duties and responsibilities
To provide a professional HR service to managers on all workforce related matters including organisational change resourcing, management of attendance, performance management, employee relations issues and general HR management interventions, to deliver business objectives. To support business managers and the HR service in achieving the Council’s strategic objectives.
Principal accountabilities
Working as part of a pooled team of HR Business Partner, provide high quality HR advice and guidance to managers on a range of staffing issues, including complex cases and policy / procedural issues relating to both individuals and groups of staff as well as planned initiatives.
Provide expert advice on organisational change projects, working closely with colleagues in e.g. organisation transformation to redesign services and ensure reorganisations are managed in line with council procedures.
Build and maintain effective working relationships with supported managers and other stakeholders, to ensure that HR plans and interventions deliver positive outcomes.
Participate in on-going discussions with management teams (as assigned), in a variety of formal settings to support and guide managers either individually or at a team level; enhancing capability to manage HR services, ensuring that policy and legislative requirements are met, including the identification of training needs and contributing to developing learning and development solutions. Ensure high quality outcomes for the business to meet current and future business objectives and improve upon service
Provide accessible and appropriate advice, guidance and support in dealing with HR matters raised directly by members of staff. Participate in on-going service reviews and discussions with senior management teams, plan the delivery of HR services ensuring they provide high quality outcomes for the business to meet current and future business objectives and improve upon service delivery.
Training needs and contributing to developing learning and development solutions. Ensure high quality outcomes for the business to meet current and future business objectives and improve upon service
Provide accessible and appropriate advice, guidance and support in dealing with HR matters raised directly by members of staff. Participate in on-going service reviews and discussions with senior management teams, plan the delivery of HR services ensuring they provide high quality outcomes for the business to meet current and future business objectives and improve upon service delivery.
Implement strategies to ensure HR provides clear business focused outcomes for the utilisation of staffing resources within the business area supported, aligned over the long term with deliver of the Councils overall workforce plan.
Hold responsibility under the guidance of the manager of HR Business Partner the delivery of HR services as assigned, ensuring all organisational HR performance targets are monitored and met, and remedial action is undertaken. The post holder will manage an on-going caseload of work, only seeking advice on more complex issues.
Supply a quality operational HR service, providing clear business focused outcomes for the business area supported.
Plan, establish and maintain effective working arrangements with Trade Unions and other stakeholders and partners to ensure employee relations matters and collective discussions are undertaken in an effective and efficient manner.
Ensure the on-going maintenance of HR data records (on all HR systems) for the business area supported (and other areas of the Council as directed) ensuring all HR records held are accurate, up to date and meet organisational objectives for workforce and HR record keeping. Utilise HR data to review and analyse HR data against performance targets.
As part of a wider group of HR staff contribute in the further development of the provision of HR services to Council, including participation and attendance at project groups, workshops, seminars.
Actively promote the Councils equality objectives in terms of personal practice and within the context of all HR advice and guidance provided
Support the development of management capacity to be able to undertake active management and development of the work force.
by rka-admin | Apr 2, 2025 | Featured Job
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We are recruiting for degree level educated Conservation and Urban Design Officer for a contract role with a South London Council. a The Council is undergoing a period of substantial change and growth. With one of the highest housing targets in London and Opportunity Areas identified for transformational change in Woolwich, Charlton Riverside and Thamesmead.
This is an exceptional opportunity to influence change in a key part of London. Working within the Conservation and Urban Design unit in the Planning Policy Team, you will play an essential role in preserving the unique heritage of the Councils borough and ensuring that proposed development is sustainable, inclusive, well designed and effectively tailored to its places and local needs.
Your key responsibilities will include:
• Leading on implementing conservation, listed building and other related projects and programmes.
• Provide specialist advice on all aspects relating to conservation and urban design including recommendations on applications and pre-applications for listed building consent and planning permission involving conservation and design related issues.
• Prepare and give evidence at public inquiries and appeals as required on heritage, conservation and urban design issues.
• Contribute to the preparation and review of conservation and design related policies and guidance, including conservation area appraisals and design codes.
• Contribute to the conservation and historic buildings aspects of the preparation and review of the Local Plan and other policy documents.
• Supporting The Urban Design Manager across varied workstreams.
• Competently managing your own caseload comprising concurrent projects and responsibilities, working independently and as part of a team.
by rka-admin | Apr 2, 2025 | Featured Job
A Health and Safety Advisor is required to work for an asset management company (150 employees) who are a leading niche supplier in their sector. The company prides itself on its platinum award for Investors in People and Charities Aid Foundation platinum award for payroll giving. The Health and Safety Advisor is to support the Head of Safety on occupational and operational health and safety projects and also provide the business with general health and safety expertise.
Key Responsibilities
· Administration of the Competence Management System.
· Management and administration of the Health & Safety Procedure system.
· Risk Management Maturity Model (RM3 ) administration.
· Administration for the company’s health and safety management system manual (AT/HS01).
· Provision of general health and safety bulletins to staff to improve H&S awareness.
· Manage and champion OH&S risk assessments using RisqWorx.
· Support in drafting of the annual health and safety report – covering both operational and occupational health and safety.
· Undertake safety culture assessments.
· Development of the Health & Safety Council content not within Facilities Team scope.
· Administration of the health and safety legal register using Barbour EHS.
· Supporting OH&S activities at Ely.
· Support Health & Safety induction and specific training not within Facilities Team scope.
It should be noted that due to the nature of the role, a willingness to make occasional business trips to the other company’s office and within the UK is required. A driving license is desirable not essential.
Location: Derby
Hours: 9:00am – 5:00pm 3 days per week
Salary: £35,000 pro-rated
Benefits: 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, 15% Pension plan (can be taken as cash), Life Assurance, Group Income Protection, Benenden Health Insurance, Perkbox, Volunteering day off, double match charitable donations
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by rka-admin | Apr 2, 2025 | Featured Job
We are recruiting for a HR Assistant for the Lambeth Council
Person specification
Technical Skills, Core Competencies and Other Attributes
The person who wishes to fulfil the role of Human Resources Assistant is expected to demonstrate the following throughout their work:
Technical Skills
Description
Core Skills
Understands what databases are used at the Council and how data is gathered, organised and extracted
Understands what a career pathway is and how they could be deployed across the Council
Inform and advise managers and employees about HR Policy & Procedure and implement guidelines in relation to the Policy & Procedure
Utilise the Contact Point system and the information it provides to understand the correct HR team to direct the work to
Establish effective relationships with key stakeholders and colleagues in the Council
Provide accurate and appropriate advice to line managers in order to train and support them to follow processes effectively and with minimal risk
Implement guidelines on HR Policy & Procedure (as well as processes and principles), in order to keep employees and line managers aware of the latest practice and their responsibilities
Ability to learn appropriate UK employment and discrimination law and apply this in their role in order to ensure employee’s rights are protected the Council is not subject to any legal challenge
Ability to evaluate data and establish key insights, identify and highlight key trends / changes to trends in financial, people and / or performance indicators (when approaching HR casework)
Core Competencies
Description
Problem Solving
Understand common issues based on existing knowledge, suggests improvements to current ways of working, completes tasks independently in a timely manner
Evidence Base
Ability to analyse and interpret data to identify and highlight key trends, as well as integrate external sources of data to ensure a broad level of analysis
Communications & Influence
Ability to communicate appropriately using approved methods for the target audience. Inform others in a simple and easy way, and clarify to check understanding
Curious
Ability to collect and synthesize relevant data to analyse complex problems and evaluate situations based on previous experience
Collaborative
Contribute to team meetings and supports group decisions. Helps colleagues under pressure and ensure they receive positive feedback and encouragement. Shows good listening skills and shares views respectively
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Advocate for diversity of perspective in the work they produce and is aware of the impact of their area and delivery of their role on the EDI agenda. Escalates and challengers non inclusive behaviour where required
Attributes
Criteria
Experience:
Desirable but not essential
Experience of working in an HR department in a customer focused organisation, proactively facilitating and leading change
Experience of applying HR policies and processes in a shared service centre environment
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by rka-admin | Apr 2, 2025 | Featured Job
Profile:
We are seeking an experienced and skilled First Line IT Support to join an established IT team.
We are looking for candidates with a can-do attitude and positive approach. If you are willing to work hard, be part of the team we would be interested to hear from you.
We will only consider applicants with at least 2 months previous experience and academic qualifications in IT.
This is a great opportunity for an organised, methodical and details orientated candidate to develop their career amongst a team,
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in an IT first-line support capacity, preferably within the legal field or a similar professional services environment. This role is pivotal in ensuring the smooth operation of IT systems and services, directly impacting the productivity and efficiency of the firm.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide first-line technical support to the firm’s users, handling a variety of IT issues and service requests efficiently.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to the firm’s key systems using AD, Microsoft 365 Admin Center’s, Citrix Cloud, and Remote Support Software.
Act as a technical expert and trainer to all users
Liaise closely with the senior IT support to resolve more complex issues, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
Maintain accurate records of all support requests
Participate in regular reviews and updates of IT support procedures to enhance service delivery and user satisfaction.
Stay updated with the latest developments in IT support technologies and best practices, and proactively contribute to the continuous improvement of the IT support function.
Essential Skills and Experience:
Extensive experience in a first-line IT support role, ideally within the legal sector or a similar professional services environment.
Proficiency in using and supporting key systems, including basic knowledge of hardware, connectivity, telephony and domain joined systems.
Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues efficiently.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a strong customer service orientation.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
A proactive approach to learning and professional development.
Desirable Qualifications:
Relevant IT certifications, degree (e.g., ITIL, Microsoft certifications) are advantageous.
Previous experience within a law firm or legal services environment is highly desirable.
What We Offer:
A competitive salary and benefits package.
A supportive and inclusive work environment.
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by rka-admin | Apr 2, 2025 | Featured Job
Job Purpose
The prime purpose of this role is to support effective and efficient use of financial resources and systems across Home-Start Greenwich.
Ensuring day to day accurate and efficient financial administration, monitoring, and reporting.
This role will also be required to provide support to the Finance, Fundraising and Marketing sub-committee.
Key Accountabilities
• Responsible for all aspects of maintaining the purchase ledger. Duties include inputting of purchase ledger invoices, maintaining supplier accounts, staff expenses, PLEO and executing timely and accurate payment runs.
• Responsible for all aspects of maintaining the sales ledger. Ensuring authorisation and coding of invoices in line with company coding structure. Duties include AR invoicing, Debtor reporting.
• Responsible for all aspects of Plumstead Nursery and Eglinton Nursery’s financial management. Duties include monthly invoicing, direct debit processing, debtor reporting and assist nursery manager on ad-hoc basis.
• Work with HR and the outsourced Payroll provider in preparing and processing the monthly payroll, management of PAYE and Pension Payments.
• Work with the Director of Operations to prepare annual budgets.
• Produce regular budget monitoring reports and investigate variances to ensure delivery of our operations within agreed budgets, alongside budget leads.
• Responsible for monthly balance sheet reconciliations. Management of Fixed Asset and depreciation Schedule
• Assist with grant applications producing budgetary documents where applicable. Continually monitor and report on grants awarded to Senior Leadership Team, Directors Management Team and for the external funder.
• Work with the Business Manager to ensure accurate and timely closure of the financial accounts for month-end, quarter-end and year-end and assist with the production of monthly management accounts. Reports include P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow.
• Support the production of statutory audited accounts in collaboration with Director of Operations and auditors.
• Recording and reconciling pretty cash and preparing postings to the finance systems
• Assist in the recording of Gift Aid and reporting to HMRC in accordance with accounting principles and best practice.
• Provide advice on queries around financial transactions and operations ensuring responses consider Home-Start Greenwich’s financial policies and procedures. In particular ensuring effective financial process and procedures are communicated to and followed by all staff.
• Identify opportunities for improving financial systems according to best practice and highlight opportunities for reducing costs/improving contracts.
• Maintain and suggest changes to financial procedures such that they retain efficiency across the organisation and are in-line with industry best-practice. Keep abreast of all changes in the financial accounting system.
• Responsible for maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial accounting records in accordance with Home-Start Greenwich policies to facilitate timely management and statutory reporting, in accordance with accounting principles and best practice.
• Undertake other finance administrative tasks and general support to the Director of Operations as required.
Experience and skills
• Qualified or part qualified AAT, CIMA, ACCA
• Experience of producing detailed financial and management reporting to highlight the current position and future risks
• Excellent computer literacy, including MS Office, Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams and Internet applications
• Advanced knowledge and experience of computerised financial accounting systems and spreadsheets – Xero desirable but not necessary
• Proven experience in working directly with Senior Leadership Teams and external Accountants
• Charity finance experience desirable
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