MLC Partners

Head of People & Culture Salary: £56,048 - £62,104 Contract: Fulltime, Permanent Location: Hybrid, Farringdon & Homeworking MLC Partners are supporting a national charity tackling financial insecurity and its structural causes. Working with co-producers and partners to provide people in financial crisis with the means and agency to get back on their feet, build resilience, move forward with their lives and thrive. As an equal opportunities employer, the charity is committed to equity, inclusion and diversity and the value people from different backgrounds bring to a team. If you believe everyone has the right to have enough to live on, and you are ambitious about eradicating financial insecurity, join them and build your career dedicated to ensuring dignity and equity for all. About this role The Head of People & Culture plays a pivotal role in shaping and delivering the organisations people strategy. Working closely with the Director of People, Culture and Governance, the postholder leads a compassionate, forward-thinking team that champions inclusion, wellbeing and belonging across the organisation. They will drive initiatives that attract, develop and retain talented people, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, supported and connected to their mission of achieving financial security for all. Through strategic leadership, innovative people practices and a strong commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, the Head of People & Culture ensures that organisational culture, learning, and policies enable every individual to thrive and contribute meaningfully to the charity's goals. About you The Head of People & Culture must demonstrate strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire collaboration, compassion and accountability across multiple projects and teams. Excellent communication and influencing skills are vital, along with the capacity to balance strategic priorities with hands-on delivery in a fast-paced, evolving environment. The successful candidate will bring proven experience in managing employee relations, driving cultural and organisational change, and embedding equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging across all people practices. They should be skilled in using HR systems and data to inform decisions and deliver measurable outcomes. Experience of leading complex, cross-organisational initiatives and a commitment to the organisations mission of financial security for all are essential The charity offer flexible working patterns, both in terms of hours and remote working. Please note that all employees are required to work from the office a minimum of 1 day a week. Some roles may be required to be in the office more often than others and this will be agreed with the hiring manager upon starting at the organisation. Please note that all job offers are subject to 2 - 3 satisfactory references and a disclosure satisfactory to the charity from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). Closing date: 9/11/:59PM 1st Interview date: W/C 16/11/26 (in person) Please reach out to Sam Rasera at MLC Partners for more information.

The Opportunity MLC Partners are delighted to be partnering with a Charity based in Hampton to recruit an Associate People Partner to join their People and Culture team. Salary: £37,000 - £39,000 per annum Location: Hampton and Guildford, Surrey Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (37.5 hours per week) This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional to join a purpose-driven organisation, supporting managers and employees across a broad range of people-related matters while contributing to a positive, inclusive and supportive working environment. The Role Reporting to the People Partner, the successful candidate will provide practical HR advice and support across the organisation, ensuring employment matters are managed effectively and in line with legislation and best practice. Key responsibilities include: Providing HR advice and guidance to managers and employees on employment law, policies and procedures. Supporting employee relations matters, including disciplinaries, grievances, performance management and sickness absence. Managing HR processes relating to maternity, paternity, flexible working, contractual changes and employee exits. Working closely with payroll to ensure accurate and timely processing of employee changes. Supporting equality, diversity, inclusion and employee wellbeing initiatives. Maintaining accurate employee records, HR systems and reporting. Reviewing and updating HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance and consistency. Supporting recruitment, retention and wider People and Culture projects. Partnering with managers to promote positive employee relations and effective people management. The Ideal Candidate CIPD Level 5 qualified or part-qualified, or equivalent professional experience. Previous experience in a generalist HR role, providing advice and support to managers. Experience working within HR in the public sector. Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and employee relations processes. Experience managing disciplinary, grievance and absence cases. Confident using HR systems and producing management information. Excellent communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills. A proactive, approachable and pragmatic approach to resolving HR matters. A valid UK driving licence and access to a car. Experience within the charity, healthcare or not-for-profit sector would be advantageous. Benefits 35 days' annual leave, including bank holidays, increasing with service. Employer pension contributions, with enhanced contribution options. Two weeks' paid sabbatical leave after 5, 10 and 15 years of service. Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay. Generous sick pay and death-in-service benefits. Flexible working arrangements. Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support. Reimbursed professional membership fees. Blue Light discount card and cycle-to-work scheme. Why Apply? This is an opportunity to join a highly respected charity where your work will directly support the people delivering vital care to children and families. The successful candidate will gain exposure to a broad range of HR responsibilities, work closely with experienced People leaders and contribute to the ongoing development of the People and Culture function. To apply or discuss the opportunity in confidence, please contact Sam Rasera at MLC Partners.

Interim Insurance Manager London Borough Council Circa £550 per day Interim contract Hybrid working I am working with a London Borough Council to recruit an experienced Interim Insurance Manager to take responsibility for the day-to-day management and delivery of the Council's insurance function. The successful candidate will provide specialist insurance advice across the organisation, manage relationships with external insurers and brokers, and ensure the Council has appropriate insurance arrangements in place. Key responsibilities Manage the Council's insurance programme and associated policies Oversee insurance claims, including complex and high-value cases Manage relationships with insurers, brokers, loss adjusters and other external providers Lead on insurance renewals and ensure appropriate levels of cover are maintained Provide specialist advice to services across the Council Monitor claims trends, exposures and emerging risks Support improvements to insurance processes, controls and reporting Work closely with Risk, Finance, Legal and other internal teams Produce management information and reporting for senior stakeholders Experience required Strong insurance management experience within a complex organisation Experience managing claims and insurance programmes Strong knowledge of insurance policies, renewals and risk exposure Confident managing external brokers and insurers Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Previous local government or wider public sector experience would be highly desirable This would suit an experienced Insurance Manager / Senior Insurance Officer who can come in quickly and take ownership of the function.

Interim Accountant - Place London Local Authority Circa £500 per day - Inside IR35 Initial 6-month contract One of our local authority client's in London is looking to appoint an experienced Interim Accountant to support its Place Directorate on an initial 6-month contract. The successful candidate will provide financial support across a range of Place services, working closely with budget holders and senior stakeholders to support effective financial management and forecasting. Key requirements: Strong previous local authority accounting experience Good understanding of a Place Directorate environment Experience supporting areas such as regeneration, property, planning, highways, transport, environment or waste Strong budget monitoring, forecasting and management accounting experience Ability to provide clear financial advice to non-finance stakeholders Experience working in a fast-paced local government finance team This role would suit an experienced local government accountant who can quickly get up to speed and provide effective financial support across a complex directorate.

Interim Technical Pensions Lead Local Authority Pension Fund Initial interim contract Hybrid working A local authority pension fund is looking to appoint an experienced Technical Pensions Lead to take ownership of its pension fund accounting and help strengthen processes for the current and upcoming financial year. The successful candidate will be responsible for: Budget setting and ongoing financial monitoring Accruals and month-end processes Investment accounting and reporting Annual financial reporting Supporting and finalising the external audit process Ensuring the fund is properly set up and prepared for the next financial year Key requirements: Strong LGPS experience Previous pension fund accounting experience within local government Strong technical accounting knowledge Experience across year-end, audit and financial reporting Ability to work autonomously and establish robust processes quickly This would suit an experienced local government pensions accountant who can take ownership of the technical accounting function and provide immediate support to a busy pension fund team.

Systems Accountant - London Local Authority Circa £450-500 per day - rate flexible depending on experience Initial 6-month interim contract Hybrid working A London local authority is looking to appoint an experienced Systems Accountant to support the development, maintenance and improvement of its finance systems and reporting processes. The successful candidate will need: Previous local authority accounting experience Strong systems accounting / finance systems experience Good working knowledge of Microsoft 365 Experience improving finance processes, reporting and system functionality Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work across finance and wider service teams A practical approach to identifying system issues and delivering improvements This would suit an experienced local government finance professional who can quickly understand existing processes and help improve the way financial information and systems are used across the organisation.