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 representing Royal Borough of Greenwich in recruiting for a Data Analyst.
Purpose of Job:
To be responsible for:
i) Supporting the delivery of the data transformation requirements of the Supporting Families Programme (SFP)
ii) Supporting the data collection, analysis and reporting requirements relating to SFP
iii) Lead the data work (identification and case tracking) required to support the successful submission of payment by results (PBR) claims
Main Duties:
Work closely with the SF data lead and other key staff to being together the key data sources required to identify families that meet the SF criteria, and identify opportunities to tap into new data sources
Work with corporate data colleagues to develop technical solutions to matching large and complex datasets to track families’ progress against the SF outcomes framework
Lead on the live tracking of family progress and the completion of quarterly PBR returns to central government
Ensure robust auditing arrangements are in place that mean all PBR claims are made in accordance with audit and financial regulations
Support the wider use and analysis of data relating to the Supporting Families agenda, bringing together qualitative and quantitative data to progress the programme objectives
Support the development and completion of regular performance reporting and analysis that evidences progress against the Supporting Families objectives that informs strategic and operational decision-making
Lead on the completion of additional / ad-hoc reporting processes as dictated by central government, ensuring robust processes are in place to meet these requirements
Liaise with teams across the Council and partner agencies to improve data quality and identify other potential sources of data
Attend pan London SF data network meetings as required
Build successful relationships with a range of key stakeholders critical to the successful deliver of the programme, including service leads within Children’s Service and the wider council, DLUHC, partner agencies (inc.health and police) and voluntary organisations
To undertake any other work appropriate to the level and general nature of the post’s duties.
Where necessary for the job role or appropriate for continued development in the role, the post holder may be required to participate in training and development courses made available via the Council’s Apprentice Levy funding.
To undertake all duties with due regard to the provisions of health and safety regulations and legislation, Data Protection/GDPR, the Council’s Equal Opportunities and Customer Care policies.
To perform all duties in line with Council’s staff values showing commitment to improving residents lives and opportunities, demonstrating respect and fairness, taking ownership, working towards doing things better and working together across the council.
This post requires a Standard DBS and will be supported by Safer Recruitment tools
You may be required to undertake alternative, additional or ancillary duties from time to time or transfer to another service department within the Council as the Council may reasonably direct to meet service user demand in the event of a crisis or emergency.
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by rka-admin | Apr 2, 2025 | Featured Job
We are recruiting for a Response Officer for the Royal Borough of Greenwich.
Purpose of Job:
To be responsible to The Performance and Operations Manager (Daytime or Out-of-hours Operations):
In this role you will be helping to relieve the pressure on the NHS by supporting vulnerable and elderly people in their own homes. As a Falls Community Responder (FCR) you will often be first person on scene to provide assistance following a service user fall. This role ensures service users receive treatment sooner and enables them to stay in their own home and maintain their independence whilst improving both short and long term, physical and mental health outcomes.
This role requires a clean driving license for a manual car and is subject to an enhanced DBS check
Main Duties
Respond to and assess service users following a dispatch to people after a fall in their own home
Act with empathy and compassion to service users who have fallen, delivering clinical support for minor injuries to enable service users recovery
Coordinate appropriate treatment and care to service users within the values and behaviors o in accordance with policies and procedures
Accurately complete all documentation relating to service users, vehicles and equipment to be submitted in accordance with policies and procedures
Accurately record relevant information at the scene and liaise with third parties
Deliver a holistic care approach with social prescribing, including referral and signposting
Ability to use manual handling falls equipment in accordance with training and policy (
Ability to work safely and confidently on your own and in a range of situations
Drive the service vehicle in accordance with our driving policy.
Carry out vehicle and equipment checks at the start of and during each shift to ensure the readiness of the vehicle, equipment and consumables. Report all defects and damage in accordance with policies and procedures.
Participate in team meetings and actively contribute to the smooth running and development of the service
Actively engage in one to ones, annual appraisal, audits and feedback
Attend and pass required training and engage in CPD to the required competencies
Perform any other duties commensurate with these responsibilities, the band of the post and skills and qualifications of the post-holder
Location: Woolwich
Hybrid: No The successful candidate will be required to work 12 hour shift patterns (4 on 4 off) including nights, weekends, and bank holidays to support the service when needed.
Salary: £16.82 (PAYE) £20.96 (Umbrella) p/hour
IR35 Status: Inside
Hours: Variable
Closing Date: 20.09.24
Duration: 6 months initially
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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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