People & Talent Partner - Fast Growing UK Business Salary c 45,000 - 70,000 Dependent on Experience. Are you passionate about shaping brilliant employee experiences and driving talent strategies that make a real difference? This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing business as a People & Talent Partner, playing a pivotal role in attracting, developing, and retaining top talent while helping shape the future of the people function. The Role This is a broad and influential role where you'll partner with managers across the business to deliver on all things people. From recruitment and onboarding through to employee engagement, talent development and succession planning - you'll be central to creating a positive and consistent colleague journey. You'll also have the chance to drive forward new initiatives, streamline processes, and bring fresh ideas to enhance the overall employee experience. What You'll Be Doing Leading end-to-end recruitment and onboarding, ensuring an exceptional candidate and manager experience. Partnering with managers to align talent strategies with business goals. Designing and delivering training, inductions, and engagement initiatives. Supporting succession planning and mapping talent across the organisation. Providing guidance on employee relations, policy, and compliance. Using people insights and analytics to inform decision-making. Driving wellbeing, recognition, and internal communication initiatives to support a thriving culture. What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who is not only highly organised and proactive, but who also brings curiosity, fresh thinking, and the confidence to influence at all levels. You'll ideally have: CIPD Level 3-7 (or working towards) or equivalent HR experience. Proven generalist experience across HR, people operations or recruitment. Strong track record in managing recruitment campaigns and onboarding. Solid understanding of employment law and HR best practice. Experience supporting employee relations processes. Confidence with HR systems and data to support reporting and insights. A self-starter mindset with the ability to thrive in a multi-site, fast-paced environment. Why Join Us? A values-driven, people-focused business with exciting growth plans. A real opportunity to shape and influence people practices across recruitment, L&D, and engagement. Hybrid working and flexibility. Ongoing investment in your development, including CIPD support. A competitive benefits package (bonus, holiday allowance, wellbeing initiatives, staff discount, etc.). Please apply today with your most up to date CV BBBH34378
Dec 09, 2025
Full time
People & Talent Partner - Fast Growing UK Business Salary c 45,000 - 70,000 Dependent on Experience. Are you passionate about shaping brilliant employee experiences and driving talent strategies that make a real difference? This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing business as a People & Talent Partner, playing a pivotal role in attracting, developing, and retaining top talent while helping shape the future of the people function. The Role This is a broad and influential role where you'll partner with managers across the business to deliver on all things people. From recruitment and onboarding through to employee engagement, talent development and succession planning - you'll be central to creating a positive and consistent colleague journey. You'll also have the chance to drive forward new initiatives, streamline processes, and bring fresh ideas to enhance the overall employee experience. What You'll Be Doing Leading end-to-end recruitment and onboarding, ensuring an exceptional candidate and manager experience. Partnering with managers to align talent strategies with business goals. Designing and delivering training, inductions, and engagement initiatives. Supporting succession planning and mapping talent across the organisation. Providing guidance on employee relations, policy, and compliance. Using people insights and analytics to inform decision-making. Driving wellbeing, recognition, and internal communication initiatives to support a thriving culture. What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who is not only highly organised and proactive, but who also brings curiosity, fresh thinking, and the confidence to influence at all levels. You'll ideally have: CIPD Level 3-7 (or working towards) or equivalent HR experience. Proven generalist experience across HR, people operations or recruitment. Strong track record in managing recruitment campaigns and onboarding. Solid understanding of employment law and HR best practice. Experience supporting employee relations processes. Confidence with HR systems and data to support reporting and insights. A self-starter mindset with the ability to thrive in a multi-site, fast-paced environment. Why Join Us? A values-driven, people-focused business with exciting growth plans. A real opportunity to shape and influence people practices across recruitment, L&D, and engagement. Hybrid working and flexibility. Ongoing investment in your development, including CIPD support. A competitive benefits package (bonus, holiday allowance, wellbeing initiatives, staff discount, etc.). Please apply today with your most up to date CV BBBH34378
Senior HR Advisor Dudley/ Wednesbury (with parking on site) Manufacturing Sector Salary - Negotiable dependent on experience A rapidly expanding, family feel Manufacturing business based around Dudley are seeking a proactive, versatile and articulate HR Advisor to join their close-knit HR team on site in Dudley. This is a unique opportunity for someone with a solid background within a HR Generalist role, with specific exposure of handling high volumes of complex ER cases autonomously. Whilst leading on all complex HR matters, you will also be managing 2 other HR Assistants with their career development, coaching/mentoring alongside supporting them with more complex matters. This is a full time, permanent role which is fully office based with flexibility needed on hours of work. Day to day duties may include: Provide first class Employee relations support to the site, advising on key issues around disciplinaries, grievances and capability Advising managers on best practise and coaching them on policy and ensuring they are adhering to company procedures HR process improvement and development Managing the absence management policy and ensuring it is rolled out effectively Supporting with Recruitment and workforce planning Ensuring the learning and development program for all employees is managed at all levels, working on areas for improvement Acting as a business partner to the business unit The successful HR Advisor will have a proven track record as a HR Generalist, ideally from within the manufacturing or similar sector. You will have a minimum of your CIPD Level 5 (or similar) and have strong practical employment law knowledge. You must have first class communication skills alongside an ability to build relationships with key stakeholders whilst working autonomously and as part of a team. You will be comfortable with HR Systems and have a flexible approach to work. At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
Dec 09, 2025
Full time
Senior HR Advisor Dudley/ Wednesbury (with parking on site) Manufacturing Sector Salary - Negotiable dependent on experience A rapidly expanding, family feel Manufacturing business based around Dudley are seeking a proactive, versatile and articulate HR Advisor to join their close-knit HR team on site in Dudley. This is a unique opportunity for someone with a solid background within a HR Generalist role, with specific exposure of handling high volumes of complex ER cases autonomously. Whilst leading on all complex HR matters, you will also be managing 2 other HR Assistants with their career development, coaching/mentoring alongside supporting them with more complex matters. This is a full time, permanent role which is fully office based with flexibility needed on hours of work. Day to day duties may include: Provide first class Employee relations support to the site, advising on key issues around disciplinaries, grievances and capability Advising managers on best practise and coaching them on policy and ensuring they are adhering to company procedures HR process improvement and development Managing the absence management policy and ensuring it is rolled out effectively Supporting with Recruitment and workforce planning Ensuring the learning and development program for all employees is managed at all levels, working on areas for improvement Acting as a business partner to the business unit The successful HR Advisor will have a proven track record as a HR Generalist, ideally from within the manufacturing or similar sector. You will have a minimum of your CIPD Level 5 (or similar) and have strong practical employment law knowledge. You must have first class communication skills alongside an ability to build relationships with key stakeholders whilst working autonomously and as part of a team. You will be comfortable with HR Systems and have a flexible approach to work. At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
HR Business Partner Leading Retailer Regional Zachary Daniels is proud to be partnering with a highly respected multi-site retailer to recruit an experienced HR Business Partner. This role supports a portfolio of stores across the region and plays a key role in driving the people agenda across the retail estate. The Role As HR Business Partner, your responsibilities will include: Partnering with store and area managers to support day-to-day HR needs Building strong, effective relationships across the retail team Coaching and guiding managers through employee relations matters, performance issues, and people development Supporting change management initiatives across your area Providing practical and commercially focused advice on employment law and HR policy Championing employee engagement and contributing to a positive workplace culture We're looking for someone who brings: HR generalist experience within a fast-paced retail environment Solid knowledge and experience of managing ER cases with confidence The ability to influence and challenge at all levels in a constructive and professional manner A proactive and solution-focused approach Excellent organisational and time-management skills Experience working across both field-based and corporate teams CIPD qualification (preferred but not essential) The Package In return, the business offers a competitive salary of up to c 65,000 along with a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive, values-driven culture. BBBH34651
Dec 09, 2025
Full time
HR Business Partner Leading Retailer Regional Zachary Daniels is proud to be partnering with a highly respected multi-site retailer to recruit an experienced HR Business Partner. This role supports a portfolio of stores across the region and plays a key role in driving the people agenda across the retail estate. The Role As HR Business Partner, your responsibilities will include: Partnering with store and area managers to support day-to-day HR needs Building strong, effective relationships across the retail team Coaching and guiding managers through employee relations matters, performance issues, and people development Supporting change management initiatives across your area Providing practical and commercially focused advice on employment law and HR policy Championing employee engagement and contributing to a positive workplace culture We're looking for someone who brings: HR generalist experience within a fast-paced retail environment Solid knowledge and experience of managing ER cases with confidence The ability to influence and challenge at all levels in a constructive and professional manner A proactive and solution-focused approach Excellent organisational and time-management skills Experience working across both field-based and corporate teams CIPD qualification (preferred but not essential) The Package In return, the business offers a competitive salary of up to c 65,000 along with a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive, values-driven culture. BBBH34651
About Us Kaizan's vision is to build an AI that augments the intelligence of people, helping them and their team solve their hardest challenges and continuously improve. Kaizan's AI learns from the collective activity of everyone to coach and guide you and your team on what to do. Kaizan generates suggestions to achieve the team's goals together, and how its people can improve skills and behaviours, increasing their cohesion, alignment and purpose. We are building an entirely different way of engaging and aligning with people at work . We are looking for people who can think outside the box as you'll be responsible for deciding how people best interface with an AI that guides behaviours. Kaizan exists to optimise the performance of people and help them fulfil their potential. We are early in our journey, so you will have an opportunity to shape not just our product, but the company itself; who we work with, and how we work together. What will you be doing? We are looking for a generalist software engineer who will be responsible for, Building the product- You will be working with the engineering, design and product team to plan, architect and implement our core product. We'll iterate as a team on the product experience to get it just right, while also ensuring we're maintaining the codebase so we can move fast. Setting the engineering foundation- You will be instrumental in defining the strategy, design and architecture of the various systems. As an early engineer, you'll have a prominent voice in all engineering decisions. Growing the team- Everyone on the early team plays an important role in attracting, closing, and growing other talented team members. The biggest factor in our ability to build amazing products is the team, so we look to you to help set the example for the kind of team we all want to build together. Is this the job for you? Generalist- We are looking for someone who is comfortable working across the stack and isn't afraid to dip their toes into unfamiliar territory. We are building a complex product at an internet scale that uses Natural Language Processing and Artificial Intelligence that needs production quality deployment, monitoring, reliability and availability. Our tech stack currently uses Python, NLTK, GPT-3 and Dart / Flutter. Experience and passion in all or any of these is a must. Senior role- This is a senior role. We are looking for people who have been there and done it so that they can help us choose the shortest successful paths while avoiding meaningless cycles (yes, we just came up with a comp sci joke in a job advert), who have a comprehensive knowledge of engineering patterns, (and know when to break them). And people who are comfortable leading and motivating a small team of engineers, and who can help attract, mentor and grow their team. Track record- We are looking for people who can demonstrate how they have shipped great products and understand what matters at each stage of the release cycle. Who are pragmatic and can find a balance between moving fast and building for the future. We are looking for a driven self-starter, someone who is a great communicator with amazing follow-through and who loves the responsibility of being individually empowered. We are headquartered in London. We are remote first, however this is not a remote-only role for now. We will be meeting regularly during the early stages of our journey so your ability to travel to London is important.
Dec 09, 2025
Full time
About Us Kaizan's vision is to build an AI that augments the intelligence of people, helping them and their team solve their hardest challenges and continuously improve. Kaizan's AI learns from the collective activity of everyone to coach and guide you and your team on what to do. Kaizan generates suggestions to achieve the team's goals together, and how its people can improve skills and behaviours, increasing their cohesion, alignment and purpose. We are building an entirely different way of engaging and aligning with people at work . We are looking for people who can think outside the box as you'll be responsible for deciding how people best interface with an AI that guides behaviours. Kaizan exists to optimise the performance of people and help them fulfil their potential. We are early in our journey, so you will have an opportunity to shape not just our product, but the company itself; who we work with, and how we work together. What will you be doing? We are looking for a generalist software engineer who will be responsible for, Building the product- You will be working with the engineering, design and product team to plan, architect and implement our core product. We'll iterate as a team on the product experience to get it just right, while also ensuring we're maintaining the codebase so we can move fast. Setting the engineering foundation- You will be instrumental in defining the strategy, design and architecture of the various systems. As an early engineer, you'll have a prominent voice in all engineering decisions. Growing the team- Everyone on the early team plays an important role in attracting, closing, and growing other talented team members. The biggest factor in our ability to build amazing products is the team, so we look to you to help set the example for the kind of team we all want to build together. Is this the job for you? Generalist- We are looking for someone who is comfortable working across the stack and isn't afraid to dip their toes into unfamiliar territory. We are building a complex product at an internet scale that uses Natural Language Processing and Artificial Intelligence that needs production quality deployment, monitoring, reliability and availability. Our tech stack currently uses Python, NLTK, GPT-3 and Dart / Flutter. Experience and passion in all or any of these is a must. Senior role- This is a senior role. We are looking for people who have been there and done it so that they can help us choose the shortest successful paths while avoiding meaningless cycles (yes, we just came up with a comp sci joke in a job advert), who have a comprehensive knowledge of engineering patterns, (and know when to break them). And people who are comfortable leading and motivating a small team of engineers, and who can help attract, mentor and grow their team. Track record- We are looking for people who can demonstrate how they have shipped great products and understand what matters at each stage of the release cycle. Who are pragmatic and can find a balance between moving fast and building for the future. We are looking for a driven self-starter, someone who is a great communicator with amazing follow-through and who loves the responsibility of being individually empowered. We are headquartered in London. We are remote first, however this is not a remote-only role for now. We will be meeting regularly during the early stages of our journey so your ability to travel to London is important.
HR Business Partner Leading Retailer Regional Zachary Daniels is proud to be partnering with a highly respected multi-site retailer to recruit an experienced HR Business Partner. This role supports a portfolio of stores across the region and plays a key role in driving the people agenda across the retail estate. The Role As HR Business Partner, your responsibilities will include: Partnering with store and area managers to support day-to-day HR needs Building strong, effective relationships across the retail team Coaching and guiding managers through employee relations matters, performance issues, and people development Supporting change management initiatives across your area Providing practical and commercially focused advice on employment law and HR policy Championing employee engagement and contributing to a positive workplace culture We're looking for someone who brings: HR generalist experience within a fast-paced retail environment Solid knowledge and experience of managing ER cases with confidence The ability to influence and challenge at all levels in a constructive and professional manner A proactive and solution-focused approach Excellent organisational and time-management skills Experience working across both field-based and corporate teams CIPD qualification (preferred but not essential) The Package In return, the business offers a competitive salary of up to c 65,000 along with a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive, values-driven culture. BBBH34651
Dec 09, 2025
Full time
HR Business Partner Leading Retailer Regional Zachary Daniels is proud to be partnering with a highly respected multi-site retailer to recruit an experienced HR Business Partner. This role supports a portfolio of stores across the region and plays a key role in driving the people agenda across the retail estate. The Role As HR Business Partner, your responsibilities will include: Partnering with store and area managers to support day-to-day HR needs Building strong, effective relationships across the retail team Coaching and guiding managers through employee relations matters, performance issues, and people development Supporting change management initiatives across your area Providing practical and commercially focused advice on employment law and HR policy Championing employee engagement and contributing to a positive workplace culture We're looking for someone who brings: HR generalist experience within a fast-paced retail environment Solid knowledge and experience of managing ER cases with confidence The ability to influence and challenge at all levels in a constructive and professional manner A proactive and solution-focused approach Excellent organisational and time-management skills Experience working across both field-based and corporate teams CIPD qualification (preferred but not essential) The Package In return, the business offers a competitive salary of up to c 65,000 along with a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive, values-driven culture. BBBH34651
SF Recruitment are partnering with a fast-paced, forward-thinking organisation to appoint an experienced HR Project & Transformation Partner on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on HR generalist who thrives in a dynamic environment and is excited by the opportunity to support with a Workday implementation and change management projects click apply for full job details
Dec 09, 2025
Contractor
SF Recruitment are partnering with a fast-paced, forward-thinking organisation to appoint an experienced HR Project & Transformation Partner on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on HR generalist who thrives in a dynamic environment and is excited by the opportunity to support with a Workday implementation and change management projects click apply for full job details
HR Advisor:Hybrid (Office - Scarborough, Durham or Leeds) Hours: Full-Time, Permanent Are you an experienced HR professional whos passionate about supporting people, driving performance, and helping a business grow? Were looking for a proactive HR Advisor to join a thriving organisation where youll play a key role in shaping the people agenda across both Manufacturing and Retail functions. This is a hybrid role, offering flexibility to be based from the Scarborough, Durham, or Leeds offices, with travel to other sites as required. In this varied and rewarding position, youll partner with managers and leadership teams, offering expert HR guidance, supporting strategic initiatives, and helping to embed a high-performance culture. If you thrive on building strong relationships, influencing positive change, and taking ownership of impactful HR projects, this could be the ideal next step. Duties and Responsibilities: Acting as a trusted advisor to managers, providing expert guidance across all people matters Managing Employee Relations cases, ensuring compliance with legislation and internal policies Supporting changes to operating models within the business Developing and improving HR policies and processes Analysing people data and recommending solutions to drive performance Supporting wider business projects and development activities Coaching and empowering managers to build strong, high-performing teams Supporting performance management processes, including probation, reviews and objective setting Getting involved in employee engagement activities and surveys Staying up-to-date with best practice and regulatory requirements About you: Minimum 2 years experience in a generalist HR/ER role Strong organisational skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment Commercial mindset with a focus on achieving results Excellent written and verbal communication skills Creative, future-focused approach Confident influencing stakeholders at all levels Flexible and adaptable to evolving business needs Full driving licence and willingness to travel between locations CIPD Level 5 (desirable) JBRP1_UKTJ
Dec 09, 2025
Full time
HR Advisor:Hybrid (Office - Scarborough, Durham or Leeds) Hours: Full-Time, Permanent Are you an experienced HR professional whos passionate about supporting people, driving performance, and helping a business grow? Were looking for a proactive HR Advisor to join a thriving organisation where youll play a key role in shaping the people agenda across both Manufacturing and Retail functions. This is a hybrid role, offering flexibility to be based from the Scarborough, Durham, or Leeds offices, with travel to other sites as required. In this varied and rewarding position, youll partner with managers and leadership teams, offering expert HR guidance, supporting strategic initiatives, and helping to embed a high-performance culture. If you thrive on building strong relationships, influencing positive change, and taking ownership of impactful HR projects, this could be the ideal next step. Duties and Responsibilities: Acting as a trusted advisor to managers, providing expert guidance across all people matters Managing Employee Relations cases, ensuring compliance with legislation and internal policies Supporting changes to operating models within the business Developing and improving HR policies and processes Analysing people data and recommending solutions to drive performance Supporting wider business projects and development activities Coaching and empowering managers to build strong, high-performing teams Supporting performance management processes, including probation, reviews and objective setting Getting involved in employee engagement activities and surveys Staying up-to-date with best practice and regulatory requirements About you: Minimum 2 years experience in a generalist HR/ER role Strong organisational skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment Commercial mindset with a focus on achieving results Excellent written and verbal communication skills Creative, future-focused approach Confident influencing stakeholders at all levels Flexible and adaptable to evolving business needs Full driving licence and willingness to travel between locations CIPD Level 5 (desirable) JBRP1_UKTJ
HR Advisor (Fixed Term Contract until August 2026) This FTC opportunity has the potential to be extended and/or made permanent Manchester City Centre based Head Office Hybrid and flexible working 2 days in the office per week Full Time (37 hours per week) Immediate start £38,000 - £41,500 (depending on experience) plus a highly competitive benefits package, including 39 days annual leave (inclusive of statutory holidays) and access to Local Government Pension Scheme - 17.2% employer contribution and 6.8% employee. I ve been engaged exclusively to assist with my client with their search for a proactive and highly skilled HR Advisor to join their busy and newly formed HR Operations team. Reporting directly to the HR Operations Manager, this role is ideal for someone who enjoys working closely with managers, resolving employee relations matters early, and supporting a positive employee experience throughout the full HR lifecycle. As a key first point of contact for HR queries, you will provide confident, pragmatic advice on employment policies, terms and conditions, and HR best practice. You will coach managers to strengthen their people management capability, support employee relations casework, and help deliver fair and consistent outcomes across formal processes such as disciplinary, grievance, absence and capability. Key Responsibilities for the HR Advisor: Act as the first line HR advisory contact for managers and employees. Provide expert guidance to resolve employee relations issues at the earliest stage. Coach managers to build confidence in people management and sound decision-making. Support formal ER processes, ensuring consistent, fair and legally compliant outcomes. Work on organisational change activities, including restructures and TUPE transfers. Build effective relationships with stakeholders and trade union partners. Deliver accurate HR administration across the employee lifecycle. Assist Managers with all recruitment activities including advertising roles and updating job descriptions. Contribute to wider strategic HR and organisational initiatives. Key requirements for the HR Advisor: You will have proven experience working in a generalist HR Adviser role. It is essential that you have a strong background managing complex ER cases from beginning to end. These will include disciplinary, grievance, absence and capability. Experience supporting organisational change and TUPE is desirable. As is prior experience working in a unionised environment. Strong and up-to-date knowledge of employment law. Ability to interpret policies and legislation and make sound judgements. Confident using IT systems and HR software. Strong relationship-building and influencing skills. If you are interested in this new and exciting opportunity and you feel your experience matches the criteria, please apply now for immediate consideration or for more information please contact Mark Croston. Medlock Partners are a professional services recruitment specialist operating across the North West of England. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Dec 09, 2025
Contractor
HR Advisor (Fixed Term Contract until August 2026) This FTC opportunity has the potential to be extended and/or made permanent Manchester City Centre based Head Office Hybrid and flexible working 2 days in the office per week Full Time (37 hours per week) Immediate start £38,000 - £41,500 (depending on experience) plus a highly competitive benefits package, including 39 days annual leave (inclusive of statutory holidays) and access to Local Government Pension Scheme - 17.2% employer contribution and 6.8% employee. I ve been engaged exclusively to assist with my client with their search for a proactive and highly skilled HR Advisor to join their busy and newly formed HR Operations team. Reporting directly to the HR Operations Manager, this role is ideal for someone who enjoys working closely with managers, resolving employee relations matters early, and supporting a positive employee experience throughout the full HR lifecycle. As a key first point of contact for HR queries, you will provide confident, pragmatic advice on employment policies, terms and conditions, and HR best practice. You will coach managers to strengthen their people management capability, support employee relations casework, and help deliver fair and consistent outcomes across formal processes such as disciplinary, grievance, absence and capability. Key Responsibilities for the HR Advisor: Act as the first line HR advisory contact for managers and employees. Provide expert guidance to resolve employee relations issues at the earliest stage. Coach managers to build confidence in people management and sound decision-making. Support formal ER processes, ensuring consistent, fair and legally compliant outcomes. Work on organisational change activities, including restructures and TUPE transfers. Build effective relationships with stakeholders and trade union partners. Deliver accurate HR administration across the employee lifecycle. Assist Managers with all recruitment activities including advertising roles and updating job descriptions. Contribute to wider strategic HR and organisational initiatives. Key requirements for the HR Advisor: You will have proven experience working in a generalist HR Adviser role. It is essential that you have a strong background managing complex ER cases from beginning to end. These will include disciplinary, grievance, absence and capability. Experience supporting organisational change and TUPE is desirable. As is prior experience working in a unionised environment. Strong and up-to-date knowledge of employment law. Ability to interpret policies and legislation and make sound judgements. Confident using IT systems and HR software. Strong relationship-building and influencing skills. If you are interested in this new and exciting opportunity and you feel your experience matches the criteria, please apply now for immediate consideration or for more information please contact Mark Croston. Medlock Partners are a professional services recruitment specialist operating across the North West of England. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Temporary People Advisor Approximately 3 months with potential to become perm. £150 per day The Organisation Our client is one of the UK's most recognised charitable organisations, known for delivering impactful campaigns and community initiatives. They are passionate about social justice and harness the power of entertainment to drive systemic change and fight poverty. With a commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive culture, they are seeking a Temporary People Advisor to support their team during a key period of transition. Could potentially become perm. The Role This is an exciting interim opportunity for a skilled and confident HR professional. The People Advisor will act as a primary point of contact for HR matters, supporting staff and managers across all stages of the employee lifecycle. The role includes advising on HR policy, managing onboarding and offboarding, maintaining accurate records and HR systems, supporting payroll processes, and contributing to wider people operations. The successful candidate will also play a key role in supporting the implementation of a new HR system. The Candidate You will bring strong generalist HR experience, ideally within a fast-paced or hybrid working environment. You will have a solid understanding of UK employment law and a proven ability to provide professional, solutions-focused HR advice across a range of topics. Excellent organisation, discretion, and attention to detail are key to this role. You will be a strong communicator, comfortable working with diverse stakeholders, and proactive in managing a varied workload. Experience with systems such as Select HR and involvement in change management or system implementation is desirable. Application Process To apply, please click using the link or alternatively contact Syed at Civitas Charity Recruitment for further information. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Dec 09, 2025
Seasonal
Temporary People Advisor Approximately 3 months with potential to become perm. £150 per day The Organisation Our client is one of the UK's most recognised charitable organisations, known for delivering impactful campaigns and community initiatives. They are passionate about social justice and harness the power of entertainment to drive systemic change and fight poverty. With a commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive culture, they are seeking a Temporary People Advisor to support their team during a key period of transition. Could potentially become perm. The Role This is an exciting interim opportunity for a skilled and confident HR professional. The People Advisor will act as a primary point of contact for HR matters, supporting staff and managers across all stages of the employee lifecycle. The role includes advising on HR policy, managing onboarding and offboarding, maintaining accurate records and HR systems, supporting payroll processes, and contributing to wider people operations. The successful candidate will also play a key role in supporting the implementation of a new HR system. The Candidate You will bring strong generalist HR experience, ideally within a fast-paced or hybrid working environment. You will have a solid understanding of UK employment law and a proven ability to provide professional, solutions-focused HR advice across a range of topics. Excellent organisation, discretion, and attention to detail are key to this role. You will be a strong communicator, comfortable working with diverse stakeholders, and proactive in managing a varied workload. Experience with systems such as Select HR and involvement in change management or system implementation is desirable. Application Process To apply, please click using the link or alternatively contact Syed at Civitas Charity Recruitment for further information. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Seeking an astute and commercially-minded Senior HR Business Partner with a solid ER, Change and TUPE toolkit. Client Details A leading commercial business services organisation, built on the values of Collaboration, Integrity, Accountability, Innovation and Excellence, is seeking a forward-thinking Senior HR Business Partner to support a diverse operational population across the North and Scotland. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced People professional who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-site environment and enjoys working in a role that blends strategic impact with hands-on responsibility. The business is undergoing continued transformation and growth, creating a strong platform for someone looking to step up, expand their capability and influence real organisational change. Description As HR Business Partner, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering People & Culture solutions that help leaders drive performance, engagement and organisational effectiveness. You'll act as a trusted advisor, balancing day-to-day support with longer-term strategic initiatives. Your remit will cover both People Solutions (projects, change and organisational design) and People Advisory (employee relations, policy guidance and leadership support). You'll work closely with operational managers, senior stakeholders and specialist centres of expertise to ensure P&C strategies are embedded across your region. This role is both a blend of strategically and operationally aligned. Key Responsibilities: Strategic & Project-Focused Deliver people and culture strategies aligned to business goals across the commercial life-cycle (win, operate, grow, keep) Lead and support change programmes, restructures and organisation design activity Develop and implement People & Culture solutions to address skills gaps, engagement challenges and workforce needs Partner with CoEs to embed policy updates, new frameworks and capability-building initiatives Contribute to risk management through proactive mitigation planning and data-led insights Operational & Advisory Act as a trusted adviser to leaders across multiple sites, ensuring consistent application of people policies and best practice Manage complex employee relations cases, including TUPE and union engagement where required Coach managers to build capability and confidence in leading their teams Support employee experience, talent, succession and retention initiatives Attend operational meetings to provide people insight, challenge thinking and influence decision-making You will lead, inspire, mentor and coach a high performing team of operational Business Partners and Advisors. This role is based in the North West and carries multi-site responsibility across the North of England and Scotland. It operates on a hybrid working model, with three days per week spent on-site across the portfolio. Profile We welcome applications from individuals who can demonstrate the following: Strong HR generalist background with experience partnering across multi-site operations Experience within a commercial services, business-to-business or operationally complex environment is advantageous Excellent working knowledge of UK employment law, including TUPE and union engagement Confident managing ER matters, driving organisational change and shaping people solutions Skilled communicator who can influence, coach and build strong relationships at all levels A proactive problem solver who combines critical thinking with a collaborative, people-first approach CIPD qualified (or equivalent experience) with a commitment to continuous professional development Full driving licence required due to regional travel This role would particularly suit someone who is already operating as a Business Partner and seeking broader scope, more autonomy and a platform for growth. Job Offer This role pays 70,000 to 80,000, plus a 5,800 car allowance and benefits
Dec 09, 2025
Full time
Seeking an astute and commercially-minded Senior HR Business Partner with a solid ER, Change and TUPE toolkit. Client Details A leading commercial business services organisation, built on the values of Collaboration, Integrity, Accountability, Innovation and Excellence, is seeking a forward-thinking Senior HR Business Partner to support a diverse operational population across the North and Scotland. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced People professional who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-site environment and enjoys working in a role that blends strategic impact with hands-on responsibility. The business is undergoing continued transformation and growth, creating a strong platform for someone looking to step up, expand their capability and influence real organisational change. Description As HR Business Partner, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering People & Culture solutions that help leaders drive performance, engagement and organisational effectiveness. You'll act as a trusted advisor, balancing day-to-day support with longer-term strategic initiatives. Your remit will cover both People Solutions (projects, change and organisational design) and People Advisory (employee relations, policy guidance and leadership support). You'll work closely with operational managers, senior stakeholders and specialist centres of expertise to ensure P&C strategies are embedded across your region. This role is both a blend of strategically and operationally aligned. Key Responsibilities: Strategic & Project-Focused Deliver people and culture strategies aligned to business goals across the commercial life-cycle (win, operate, grow, keep) Lead and support change programmes, restructures and organisation design activity Develop and implement People & Culture solutions to address skills gaps, engagement challenges and workforce needs Partner with CoEs to embed policy updates, new frameworks and capability-building initiatives Contribute to risk management through proactive mitigation planning and data-led insights Operational & Advisory Act as a trusted adviser to leaders across multiple sites, ensuring consistent application of people policies and best practice Manage complex employee relations cases, including TUPE and union engagement where required Coach managers to build capability and confidence in leading their teams Support employee experience, talent, succession and retention initiatives Attend operational meetings to provide people insight, challenge thinking and influence decision-making You will lead, inspire, mentor and coach a high performing team of operational Business Partners and Advisors. This role is based in the North West and carries multi-site responsibility across the North of England and Scotland. It operates on a hybrid working model, with three days per week spent on-site across the portfolio. Profile We welcome applications from individuals who can demonstrate the following: Strong HR generalist background with experience partnering across multi-site operations Experience within a commercial services, business-to-business or operationally complex environment is advantageous Excellent working knowledge of UK employment law, including TUPE and union engagement Confident managing ER matters, driving organisational change and shaping people solutions Skilled communicator who can influence, coach and build strong relationships at all levels A proactive problem solver who combines critical thinking with a collaborative, people-first approach CIPD qualified (or equivalent experience) with a commitment to continuous professional development Full driving licence required due to regional travel This role would particularly suit someone who is already operating as a Business Partner and seeking broader scope, more autonomy and a platform for growth. Job Offer This role pays 70,000 to 80,000, plus a 5,800 car allowance and benefits
Benefits: Generous pension and holiday entitlement, training and development, recognition policies, wellbeing support (24/7 GP access & EAP), access to discount platform, work-life balance, family friendly policies, free parking, occupational sick pay. We are seeking a People Partner to join our team at Bourne Education Trust. To support the continued growth of the Trust, we are seeking a People Partner to work alongside the Head of People Operations and provide effective, professional HR support. The core purpose of all posts at the Trust, including that of the HR Business Partner, is to advance education for public benefit. As such, all post holders will support the organisation to ensure that young people are able to thrive and build positive futures. Responsibilities Deliver strategic and operational priorities effectively. Develop and implement effective recruitment, retention and development strategies to maintain a high quality and continually improving teaching and learning environment. Enable resolutions to people management challenges. Introduce Trust wide initiatives and service developments which will promote engagement and wellbeing across the workforce. Offer training and support in HR matters to enable effective administration and to meet statutory obligations. To liaise closely with Trust leaders and provide early warning of up coming issues and to provide appropriate advice as well as updates on HR and employment law; to set up and hold meetings with leaders to discuss current issues and plan appropriate HR support. Ensure a successful integration with the Trust HR services, including payroll, OH, DBS, Wellbeing, and recruitment. Support with complex case management ensuring compliance with legal frameworks and Trust policies and procedures. Qualifications and Experience Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of pupils. CIPD Level 5 qualification or willingness to study for this. Substantial generalist HR experience, operating in a medium to large organisation. Experience of working in a multi site organisation. About Bourne Education Trust Bourne Education Trust (BET) is a successful multi academy trust made up of twenty six schools (plus three further associate schools), across primary, secondary, and specialist school phases in Surrey, Hampshire and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. BET's strapline 'Transforming schools changing lives' reflects our shared commitment that all children, regardless of context or background, deserve a great education. We learn without borders and we are relentless in our efforts to support our pupils through new and innovative ways by embracing new technologies. Digital education is at the forefront of our joint approach and we are resolute in our belief that digital innovation has the ability to enrich and transform - reimagining the future of education in our schools. Key Benefits Generous workplace pension through LGPS. Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities. Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service. Well being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests. Access to savings on everyday spending through the My Staff Shop benefits platform. Work life balance, family friendly policies and processes. Free on site parking and cycle to work scheme. Our Culture Reflective, optimistic and aspirational. Collaborative and innovative. Committed, engaged and professional. Advocates for equality and inclusivity. How to Apply for This Role Please click 'Apply' to complete our online application form. Please note CVs without a fully completed application form will not be considered. The closing date for this vacancy is the 5th January 2026. However, we strongly recommend applying early to have the best possible chance of being considered. Applications will be considered on receipt, and we retain the right to amend the closing date and withdraw this vacancy if we have received sufficient applications. Bourne Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows safeguarding interview procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships. We are committed to accommodating diverse needs. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative.
Dec 09, 2025
Full time
Benefits: Generous pension and holiday entitlement, training and development, recognition policies, wellbeing support (24/7 GP access & EAP), access to discount platform, work-life balance, family friendly policies, free parking, occupational sick pay. We are seeking a People Partner to join our team at Bourne Education Trust. To support the continued growth of the Trust, we are seeking a People Partner to work alongside the Head of People Operations and provide effective, professional HR support. The core purpose of all posts at the Trust, including that of the HR Business Partner, is to advance education for public benefit. As such, all post holders will support the organisation to ensure that young people are able to thrive and build positive futures. Responsibilities Deliver strategic and operational priorities effectively. Develop and implement effective recruitment, retention and development strategies to maintain a high quality and continually improving teaching and learning environment. Enable resolutions to people management challenges. Introduce Trust wide initiatives and service developments which will promote engagement and wellbeing across the workforce. Offer training and support in HR matters to enable effective administration and to meet statutory obligations. To liaise closely with Trust leaders and provide early warning of up coming issues and to provide appropriate advice as well as updates on HR and employment law; to set up and hold meetings with leaders to discuss current issues and plan appropriate HR support. Ensure a successful integration with the Trust HR services, including payroll, OH, DBS, Wellbeing, and recruitment. Support with complex case management ensuring compliance with legal frameworks and Trust policies and procedures. Qualifications and Experience Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of pupils. CIPD Level 5 qualification or willingness to study for this. Substantial generalist HR experience, operating in a medium to large organisation. Experience of working in a multi site organisation. About Bourne Education Trust Bourne Education Trust (BET) is a successful multi academy trust made up of twenty six schools (plus three further associate schools), across primary, secondary, and specialist school phases in Surrey, Hampshire and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. BET's strapline 'Transforming schools changing lives' reflects our shared commitment that all children, regardless of context or background, deserve a great education. We learn without borders and we are relentless in our efforts to support our pupils through new and innovative ways by embracing new technologies. Digital education is at the forefront of our joint approach and we are resolute in our belief that digital innovation has the ability to enrich and transform - reimagining the future of education in our schools. Key Benefits Generous workplace pension through LGPS. Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities. Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service. Well being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests. Access to savings on everyday spending through the My Staff Shop benefits platform. Work life balance, family friendly policies and processes. Free on site parking and cycle to work scheme. Our Culture Reflective, optimistic and aspirational. Collaborative and innovative. Committed, engaged and professional. Advocates for equality and inclusivity. How to Apply for This Role Please click 'Apply' to complete our online application form. Please note CVs without a fully completed application form will not be considered. The closing date for this vacancy is the 5th January 2026. However, we strongly recommend applying early to have the best possible chance of being considered. Applications will be considered on receipt, and we retain the right to amend the closing date and withdraw this vacancy if we have received sufficient applications. Bourne Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows safeguarding interview procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships. We are committed to accommodating diverse needs. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative.
The Senior People Business Partner will play a key role in supporting the People function within the Financial Services industry. This role requires expertise in aligning HR strategies with business objectives and delivering effective people solutions. Client Details We are partnering with an established, international FinTech organisation experiencing continued global expansion. With teams across the UK, Ireland, Germany, and beyond, the business is scaling rapidly and undergoing ongoing organisational transformation, including consistent global M&A activity. The company operates with a strong values-led culture built around Collaboration, Integrity, Accountability, Innovation, Excellence, and Customer-centricity. These values underpin everything they do - from developing market-leading technology to creating an inclusive, empowering workplace where people thrive. Description As Senior People Partner, you will play a pivotal role in delivering both strategic people initiatives and hands-on operational support across a global population of c.200 colleagues. This is a high-impact position suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment with regular organisational change. You will report to the Head of People Partnering and work closely with the Head of People Services, forming strong cross-functional relationships across the People function and wider business. Key Responsibilities: Act as a trusted partner to senior leaders, providing expert guidance across the full HR lifecycle Lead and support people elements of global M&A activity, including due diligence, onboarding, integration planning, and culture alignment Drive harmonisation of terms & conditions across multiple countries, ensuring fairness, legal compliance, and alignment with business strategy Shape and deliver change management initiatives, building leader capability and ensuring colleagues feel informed, supported, and engaged Partner on organisational design activity to create scalable, future-fit structures Manage complex and sensitive employee relations matters, balancing risk and commerciality while maintaining a people-first approach Champion a consistent, inclusive colleague experience across all markets Use people insights and data to inform decision-making and influence at senior level Work closely with the Head of People Services to ensure seamless collaboration between partnering, operations, and People Services Travel internationally (Ireland and Germany) every couple of weeks to build strong relationships and embed effective ways of working Profile You will excel in this role if you: Have experience partnering with senior leaders in a complex, multi-country, fast-paced environment Bring strong generalist expertise across ER, change, OD, and talent development Have operated in environments with M&A, integrations, or significant organisational transformation Demonstrate sound judgement, commercial acumen, and a calm, solutions-focused approach Are comfortable balancing strategic advisory work with hands-on delivery Advocate for inclusive practices and foster positive working relationships globally Are adaptable, confident working independently, and bring an innovative mindset aligned to a growing FinTech business Job Offer This role offers a salary of 60,000 to 75,000 per annum (DOE), plus a performance related bonus and benefits
Dec 09, 2025
Full time
The Senior People Business Partner will play a key role in supporting the People function within the Financial Services industry. This role requires expertise in aligning HR strategies with business objectives and delivering effective people solutions. Client Details We are partnering with an established, international FinTech organisation experiencing continued global expansion. With teams across the UK, Ireland, Germany, and beyond, the business is scaling rapidly and undergoing ongoing organisational transformation, including consistent global M&A activity. The company operates with a strong values-led culture built around Collaboration, Integrity, Accountability, Innovation, Excellence, and Customer-centricity. These values underpin everything they do - from developing market-leading technology to creating an inclusive, empowering workplace where people thrive. Description As Senior People Partner, you will play a pivotal role in delivering both strategic people initiatives and hands-on operational support across a global population of c.200 colleagues. This is a high-impact position suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment with regular organisational change. You will report to the Head of People Partnering and work closely with the Head of People Services, forming strong cross-functional relationships across the People function and wider business. Key Responsibilities: Act as a trusted partner to senior leaders, providing expert guidance across the full HR lifecycle Lead and support people elements of global M&A activity, including due diligence, onboarding, integration planning, and culture alignment Drive harmonisation of terms & conditions across multiple countries, ensuring fairness, legal compliance, and alignment with business strategy Shape and deliver change management initiatives, building leader capability and ensuring colleagues feel informed, supported, and engaged Partner on organisational design activity to create scalable, future-fit structures Manage complex and sensitive employee relations matters, balancing risk and commerciality while maintaining a people-first approach Champion a consistent, inclusive colleague experience across all markets Use people insights and data to inform decision-making and influence at senior level Work closely with the Head of People Services to ensure seamless collaboration between partnering, operations, and People Services Travel internationally (Ireland and Germany) every couple of weeks to build strong relationships and embed effective ways of working Profile You will excel in this role if you: Have experience partnering with senior leaders in a complex, multi-country, fast-paced environment Bring strong generalist expertise across ER, change, OD, and talent development Have operated in environments with M&A, integrations, or significant organisational transformation Demonstrate sound judgement, commercial acumen, and a calm, solutions-focused approach Are comfortable balancing strategic advisory work with hands-on delivery Advocate for inclusive practices and foster positive working relationships globally Are adaptable, confident working independently, and bring an innovative mindset aligned to a growing FinTech business Job Offer This role offers a salary of 60,000 to 75,000 per annum (DOE), plus a performance related bonus and benefits
Exciting HR Advisor opportunity in an equally exciting organisation where HR is valued and pivotal to the business operation. The HRA role is generalist in nature but has focus on ER, Talent and Change. The incumbent of this role will be right in the midst of the operation of the organisation, so will be adding true commercial value. Candidates grad/grad calibre, preferably CIPD qualified. Will have robust HR/ER experience gained in a high customer service orientated environment where the people agenda is seen as high profile and the business takes it seriously. The personal skill set for this role is exemplary communication /interpersonal / organisation skills and the gravitas to inspire confidence and hit the ground running. JBRP1_UKTJ
Dec 09, 2025
Full time
Exciting HR Advisor opportunity in an equally exciting organisation where HR is valued and pivotal to the business operation. The HRA role is generalist in nature but has focus on ER, Talent and Change. The incumbent of this role will be right in the midst of the operation of the organisation, so will be adding true commercial value. Candidates grad/grad calibre, preferably CIPD qualified. Will have robust HR/ER experience gained in a high customer service orientated environment where the people agenda is seen as high profile and the business takes it seriously. The personal skill set for this role is exemplary communication /interpersonal / organisation skills and the gravitas to inspire confidence and hit the ground running. JBRP1_UKTJ
SF Recruitment are partnering with a fast-paced, forward-thinking organisation to appoint an experienced HR Project & Transformation Partner on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on HR generalist who thrives in a dynamic environment and is excited by the opportunity to support with a Workday implementation and change management projects. Hours: 9-5 (2-3 days office based) Salary: £50,000 - £70,000 (dependant on experience) 6 Month FTC The Opportunity You'll play a key role in supporting both the day-to-day HR operation and a number of high-impact organisational projects, with particular focus on a major Workday HRIS implementation. This is a highly visible role, working closely with senior stakeholders and the wider HR team to ensure delivery across multiple workstreams. Key Responsibilities - Workday Implementation Support - Provide hands-on support throughout the launch and delivery of the Workday system. Previous exposure to Workday is highly desirable. - Organisational & Entity Rationalisation Projects - Support ongoing rationalisation activity and contribute to broader organisational change initiatives such as TUPE due to acquisition. - Employee Relations Support - Assist with ER cases, ensuring accurate documentation, coordination, and timely follow-up. - General HR Operations - Deliver high-quality, end-to-end HR operational support across the employee lifecycle. - HR Project Delivery - Support a range of HR-related projects, helping ensure milestones are met and objectives achieved. About You - Proven HR generalist experience, ideally within a fast-paced or changing environment - Strong interest in HR projects, particularly HRIS/Workday implementations - Highly organised, with the ability to juggle competing priorities effectively - Adaptable, proactive, and comfortable working with ambiguity - Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Dec 09, 2025
Contractor
SF Recruitment are partnering with a fast-paced, forward-thinking organisation to appoint an experienced HR Project & Transformation Partner on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on HR generalist who thrives in a dynamic environment and is excited by the opportunity to support with a Workday implementation and change management projects. Hours: 9-5 (2-3 days office based) Salary: £50,000 - £70,000 (dependant on experience) 6 Month FTC The Opportunity You'll play a key role in supporting both the day-to-day HR operation and a number of high-impact organisational projects, with particular focus on a major Workday HRIS implementation. This is a highly visible role, working closely with senior stakeholders and the wider HR team to ensure delivery across multiple workstreams. Key Responsibilities - Workday Implementation Support - Provide hands-on support throughout the launch and delivery of the Workday system. Previous exposure to Workday is highly desirable. - Organisational & Entity Rationalisation Projects - Support ongoing rationalisation activity and contribute to broader organisational change initiatives such as TUPE due to acquisition. - Employee Relations Support - Assist with ER cases, ensuring accurate documentation, coordination, and timely follow-up. - General HR Operations - Deliver high-quality, end-to-end HR operational support across the employee lifecycle. - HR Project Delivery - Support a range of HR-related projects, helping ensure milestones are met and objectives achieved. About You - Proven HR generalist experience, ideally within a fast-paced or changing environment - Strong interest in HR projects, particularly HRIS/Workday implementations - Highly organised, with the ability to juggle competing priorities effectively - Adaptable, proactive, and comfortable working with ambiguity - Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Service business based in the Holmes Chapel area requires an HR Advisor for their growing team. Reporting to the senior management, this role is looking for a self-starter who is looking for a role they can really make their own. This role is based in Holmes Chapel and can offer flexi time and hybrid to the right person. The main aim of the role is to provide expert HR guidance and support to managers and employees, ensuring the effective management of people-related matters. Deliver high-quality employee relations support, drive HR best practices, and contribute to a positive, compliant, and high-performing workplace culture. Duties of the role will include: Facilitate onboarding for new joiners, including preparing offer letters, contracts, induction schedules and carry out pre-employment checks, including right-to-work verification. Manage and maintain accurate employee records, including contracts, personnel files and HRIS databases. Undertake the administration of HR processes such as probation, performance reviews, absence management, and employee lifecycle changes. Advise managers on a range of employee relations issues, including performance, conduct, grievances, sickness absence, and disciplinary cases ensuring fair processes, and documented outcomes in line with legislation and company policy. Provide coaching to managers on HR best practices and conflict resolution. Review, update, and communicate HR policies to reflect legal changes and business needs. Work with the payroll provider to ensure accurate and timely payroll information is delivered in accordance with the weekly/monthly timetables to ensure employees receive pay on time. Support organisational change initiatives, including restructuring, TUPE and transformation projects. Participate in HR projects aimed at enhancing employee experience, engagement, and culture. The right candidate for the role will have; Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices Proficiency with HR systems and MS Office suite Ability to manage ER cases with confidence Analytical capability for HR reporting and metrics Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Sound judgement and decision-making ability Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills High level of discretion and professionalism Ability to build strong relationships across the organisation CIPD Level 3 or above Minimum 2-3 years HR generalist experience, preferably within a fast-paced environment In return an excellent package is offered with the role including hybrid working and flexi time. This is a great role if you are a self-starter and confident with your own ability.
Dec 09, 2025
Full time
Service business based in the Holmes Chapel area requires an HR Advisor for their growing team. Reporting to the senior management, this role is looking for a self-starter who is looking for a role they can really make their own. This role is based in Holmes Chapel and can offer flexi time and hybrid to the right person. The main aim of the role is to provide expert HR guidance and support to managers and employees, ensuring the effective management of people-related matters. Deliver high-quality employee relations support, drive HR best practices, and contribute to a positive, compliant, and high-performing workplace culture. Duties of the role will include: Facilitate onboarding for new joiners, including preparing offer letters, contracts, induction schedules and carry out pre-employment checks, including right-to-work verification. Manage and maintain accurate employee records, including contracts, personnel files and HRIS databases. Undertake the administration of HR processes such as probation, performance reviews, absence management, and employee lifecycle changes. Advise managers on a range of employee relations issues, including performance, conduct, grievances, sickness absence, and disciplinary cases ensuring fair processes, and documented outcomes in line with legislation and company policy. Provide coaching to managers on HR best practices and conflict resolution. Review, update, and communicate HR policies to reflect legal changes and business needs. Work with the payroll provider to ensure accurate and timely payroll information is delivered in accordance with the weekly/monthly timetables to ensure employees receive pay on time. Support organisational change initiatives, including restructuring, TUPE and transformation projects. Participate in HR projects aimed at enhancing employee experience, engagement, and culture. The right candidate for the role will have; Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices Proficiency with HR systems and MS Office suite Ability to manage ER cases with confidence Analytical capability for HR reporting and metrics Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Sound judgement and decision-making ability Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills High level of discretion and professionalism Ability to build strong relationships across the organisation CIPD Level 3 or above Minimum 2-3 years HR generalist experience, preferably within a fast-paced environment In return an excellent package is offered with the role including hybrid working and flexi time. This is a great role if you are a self-starter and confident with your own ability.
SF Recruitment are working with a not for profit organisation who are looking for an experienced HR Advisor to cover an 18 month secondment. This role will be part time across 28 hours per week. You will be joining an established people team providing support to head office and a wider network of community-based teams. Hours - 28 hours per week (flexible working considered) Salary £26,700 (pro rata from £33,292 FTE) Excellent benefits You will act as the first point of contact for HR queries, manage the full employee lifecycle, lead recruitment activity, liaise with payroll, advise managers on HR matters, and support health, safety and wellbeing. You will also contribute to HR projects, policy development and people strategy. Key Responsibilities - Act as a key point of contact for HR queries relating to employees - Manage the full HR employee lifecycle - Coordinate recruitment activity from advertising through to interview, offer and induction, including all administrative and practical arrangements - Liaise with Payroll regarding employee changes - Provide line managers with advice, guidance and training on all aspects of HR - Ensure employees have the necessary resources to undertake their roles effectively, working with finance and estates colleagues as required - Support health, safety and wellbeing across the organisation - Support external organisations with their HR responsibilities through issuing template policies and forms, signposting to advice and guidance, and supporting payroll services - Work with senior HR colleagues in formulating and implementing people strategy About You: - Proven experience in a generalist HR role - Strong knowledge of employment legislation - Excellent communication and relationship-building skills - Proactive, solution-focused and highly organised - CIPD qualified (or equivalent) with a commitment to CPD - Able to travel across the region - An understanding and appreciation of faith-based values is essential
Dec 09, 2025
Contractor
SF Recruitment are working with a not for profit organisation who are looking for an experienced HR Advisor to cover an 18 month secondment. This role will be part time across 28 hours per week. You will be joining an established people team providing support to head office and a wider network of community-based teams. Hours - 28 hours per week (flexible working considered) Salary £26,700 (pro rata from £33,292 FTE) Excellent benefits You will act as the first point of contact for HR queries, manage the full employee lifecycle, lead recruitment activity, liaise with payroll, advise managers on HR matters, and support health, safety and wellbeing. You will also contribute to HR projects, policy development and people strategy. Key Responsibilities - Act as a key point of contact for HR queries relating to employees - Manage the full HR employee lifecycle - Coordinate recruitment activity from advertising through to interview, offer and induction, including all administrative and practical arrangements - Liaise with Payroll regarding employee changes - Provide line managers with advice, guidance and training on all aspects of HR - Ensure employees have the necessary resources to undertake their roles effectively, working with finance and estates colleagues as required - Support health, safety and wellbeing across the organisation - Support external organisations with their HR responsibilities through issuing template policies and forms, signposting to advice and guidance, and supporting payroll services - Work with senior HR colleagues in formulating and implementing people strategy About You: - Proven experience in a generalist HR role - Strong knowledge of employment legislation - Excellent communication and relationship-building skills - Proactive, solution-focused and highly organised - CIPD qualified (or equivalent) with a commitment to CPD - Able to travel across the region - An understanding and appreciation of faith-based values is essential
A leading recruitment firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner for their European operations. This role requires a strategic and operational approach to HR, with responsibilities including leading people-related activities and consulting on employee relations and employment law across European geographies. The ideal candidate will possess generalist HR experience and fluency in French, German, or Dutch. This position offers a hybrid working policy with several days in the office.
Dec 09, 2025
Full time
A leading recruitment firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner for their European operations. This role requires a strategic and operational approach to HR, with responsibilities including leading people-related activities and consulting on employee relations and employment law across European geographies. The ideal candidate will possess generalist HR experience and fluency in French, German, or Dutch. This position offers a hybrid working policy with several days in the office.
Job Title : HR Officer Location: London Salary: Competitive salary range of 30,000- 40,000, depending on experience Job Type: Full time, permanent. Rossi Security is a leading provider of premium security solutions to luxury retail, corporate, and high-end hospitality clients across the UK. As our operations continue to expand, we are seeking a proactive and detail-driven HR Officer to join our central team and play a key role in supporting our growing workforce. This is a hands-on generalist role covering recruitment, employee lifecycle administration, ER casework, TUPE, compliance, and operational HR support. You will work closely with senior management, operations teams, and clients to ensure a seamless and professional HR service across the business. Key Responsibilities; Recruitment & Onboarding: Draft job descriptions and role specifications across all departments. Complete BS7858 vetting: data entry, reference requests, credit checks, SIA checks. Manage Right to Work verification for new and current employees. Prepare contracts, starter packs, and coordinate full induction processes. Update workforce management and rota systems with new starters and leavers. Employee Relations & Casework: Produce letters and documentation for disciplinary, grievance, and appeal processes. Attend and chair HR meetings, taking accurate minutes/transcriptions. Ensure the leaver process is managed consistently and compliantly. Manage the full probation process-issuing reminders, tracking reviews, and producing outcome documentation. TUPE & Workforce Transitions: Collate and verify ELI data for incoming/outgoing TUPE transfers. Support due diligence, consultations, and employee communications. Liaise with clients regarding onboarding progress, investigations, and staff matters. HR Administration & Compliance: Act as the HR system super-user, ensuring accurate data, reporting integrity, and optimisation of system features. Maintain HR policies and ensure documents reflect current legislation, ACS standards, and company processes. Support internal audits and prepare HR documentation for external inspections. Track and flag absence trends, lateness patterns, welfare concerns, and performance issues for early intervention. Produce routine HR metrics and monthly workforce reporting for senior management. Coordinate welfare checks, return-to-work interviews, and reasonable adjustments with Operations. Handle HR queries by phone/email and escalate appropriately. Support internal communication, preparing notices, announcements, and HR updates. Contribute to policy development (e.g., absence management, appraisals, new HR initiatives). Training & Development: Attend relevant training courses to support ongoing professional development. Contribute to continuous improvement of HR processes and service delivery. About You: We're looking for someone who is: Highly organised, accurate, and comfortable working at pace. Strong at managing competing deadlines in a fast-moving environment. Experienced in HR administration and employee lifecycle management. Confident handling ER casework with professionalism and discretion. Knowledgeable about UK employment legislation (security/facilities experience is an advantage, not essential). Comfortable engaging with clients, frontline officers, and senior management. Proactive, solutions-focused, and committed to high standards. Strong in confidentiality, GDPR principles, and handling sensitive data. Skilled in producing clear, polished written communications and HR documentation. A minimum of 2 years' HR experience is required for this role. Benefits: Permanent, full-time role Competitive salary range of 30,000- 40,000, depending on experience 28 days annual leave including bank holidays, plus an extra day off for your birthday Access to our Financial Wellbeing Advance Tool NEST Pension Scheme with a minimum 8% collective contribution Excellent office location in Green Park, Mayfair Staff parties and team events to build morale and connectivity Online payslips for convenience and transparency Clear career progression pathways within our growing organisation If you're a dedicated HR professional looking for a role with genuine impact, high variety, and exposure across a premium client portfolio, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV for this role. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Human Resources Officer, People Officer, HR Manager, Human Resources Manager, HR Lead, may also be considered for this role.
Dec 09, 2025
Full time
Job Title : HR Officer Location: London Salary: Competitive salary range of 30,000- 40,000, depending on experience Job Type: Full time, permanent. Rossi Security is a leading provider of premium security solutions to luxury retail, corporate, and high-end hospitality clients across the UK. As our operations continue to expand, we are seeking a proactive and detail-driven HR Officer to join our central team and play a key role in supporting our growing workforce. This is a hands-on generalist role covering recruitment, employee lifecycle administration, ER casework, TUPE, compliance, and operational HR support. You will work closely with senior management, operations teams, and clients to ensure a seamless and professional HR service across the business. Key Responsibilities; Recruitment & Onboarding: Draft job descriptions and role specifications across all departments. Complete BS7858 vetting: data entry, reference requests, credit checks, SIA checks. Manage Right to Work verification for new and current employees. Prepare contracts, starter packs, and coordinate full induction processes. Update workforce management and rota systems with new starters and leavers. Employee Relations & Casework: Produce letters and documentation for disciplinary, grievance, and appeal processes. Attend and chair HR meetings, taking accurate minutes/transcriptions. Ensure the leaver process is managed consistently and compliantly. Manage the full probation process-issuing reminders, tracking reviews, and producing outcome documentation. TUPE & Workforce Transitions: Collate and verify ELI data for incoming/outgoing TUPE transfers. Support due diligence, consultations, and employee communications. Liaise with clients regarding onboarding progress, investigations, and staff matters. HR Administration & Compliance: Act as the HR system super-user, ensuring accurate data, reporting integrity, and optimisation of system features. Maintain HR policies and ensure documents reflect current legislation, ACS standards, and company processes. Support internal audits and prepare HR documentation for external inspections. Track and flag absence trends, lateness patterns, welfare concerns, and performance issues for early intervention. Produce routine HR metrics and monthly workforce reporting for senior management. Coordinate welfare checks, return-to-work interviews, and reasonable adjustments with Operations. Handle HR queries by phone/email and escalate appropriately. Support internal communication, preparing notices, announcements, and HR updates. Contribute to policy development (e.g., absence management, appraisals, new HR initiatives). Training & Development: Attend relevant training courses to support ongoing professional development. Contribute to continuous improvement of HR processes and service delivery. About You: We're looking for someone who is: Highly organised, accurate, and comfortable working at pace. Strong at managing competing deadlines in a fast-moving environment. Experienced in HR administration and employee lifecycle management. Confident handling ER casework with professionalism and discretion. Knowledgeable about UK employment legislation (security/facilities experience is an advantage, not essential). Comfortable engaging with clients, frontline officers, and senior management. Proactive, solutions-focused, and committed to high standards. Strong in confidentiality, GDPR principles, and handling sensitive data. Skilled in producing clear, polished written communications and HR documentation. A minimum of 2 years' HR experience is required for this role. Benefits: Permanent, full-time role Competitive salary range of 30,000- 40,000, depending on experience 28 days annual leave including bank holidays, plus an extra day off for your birthday Access to our Financial Wellbeing Advance Tool NEST Pension Scheme with a minimum 8% collective contribution Excellent office location in Green Park, Mayfair Staff parties and team events to build morale and connectivity Online payslips for convenience and transparency Clear career progression pathways within our growing organisation If you're a dedicated HR professional looking for a role with genuine impact, high variety, and exposure across a premium client portfolio, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV for this role. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Human Resources Officer, People Officer, HR Manager, Human Resources Manager, HR Lead, may also be considered for this role.
Research Engineer Scientist (Mitigations) - Chem Bio London, UK About the AI Security Institute The AI Security Institute is the world's largest and best funded team dedicated to understanding advanced AI risks and translating that knowledge into action. We're in the heart of the UK government with direct lines to No. 10 (the Prime Minister's office), and we work with frontier developers and governments globally. We're here because governments are critical for advanced AI going well, and UK AISI is uniquely positioned to mobilise them. With our resources, unique agility and international influence, this is the best place to shape both AI development and government action. About the Chem Bio team AISI's Chem Bio (CB) team conducts research to assess evolving AI capabilities related to science R&D and CB misuse, and the effectiveness of technical safeguards that might mitigate risks arising from those capabilities. The goal of our research is to inform critical decisions on security, opportunities, policy, and risk mitigation made by governments and AI developers. We're a close-knit, unusually interdisciplinary team - made up of machine learning researchers and engineers, software engineers, virologists and bacteriologists, behavioural research scientists, biosecurity experts, long standing CB policy specialists and talented generalists - who work closely with other technical and policy teams across government. The team is currently led by Sophie Rose. This role also involves collaborating closely with AISI's Safeguards team, who evaluate the protections on current frontier AI systems and research what measures could better secure them in the future. The Safeguards team is currently led by Xander Davies and advised by Geoffrey Irving and Yarin Gal. Role Responsibilities Lead ambitious research projects to understand the feasibility and effectiveness of potential technical safeguards for AI system's CB capabilities Partner with frontier AI developers and the Safeguards team to rigorously assess and strengthen existing technical mitigations designed to reduce misuse of models' CB capabilities (e.g. strengthening biological and chemical classifiers - see our recent collaborations with Anthropic and OpenAI) Design, build and run evaluations that stress test CB safeguards; analyse results and deliver clear, actionable findings Critically review developers' CB capability assessments, safeguards safety cases, and related policies to raise the bar on safety Translate findings into practical guidance that informs developer practices and decisions Example questions you might tackle How effective is pre training data filtering at reducing harmful CB capabilities while preserving benign performance? What scope of filtering works best, and how does this extend to open weight models? What would an effective differential or structured access regime look like for advanced CB related AI system capabilities? Requirements We are looking for the following skills, experience and attitudes, but a successful candidate will not necessarily need to meet all these criteria. We can be flexible in shaping the role and salary to your background, expertise, and level of experience. Broad knowledge of frontier AI development, safety and governance: training/fine tuning pipelines, evaluations and safeguards, developers' frontier safety frameworks, and technical mitigations for AI-CB risk. Hands on experience building or working deeply with general purpose AI systems and their safety/safeguards stacks. Experience writing production level Python code that is scalable, robust and easy to maintain, ideally in a team. Knowledge of scaffolding, prompting, fine tuning and/or evaluating large language models. Knowledge of math, statistics, and machine learning sufficient to read and critique AI research. Demonstrated research taste and execution: originate high leverage ideas, drive them independently, and ship impactful technical or governance products. Bias to action and ownership; quickly learn unfamiliar domains and prioritise policy relevant technical work over purely academic novelty. High agency and adaptability; communicate clearly and collaborate effectively across disciplines while operating autonomously in a fast paced, evolving environment. Familiarity with relevant datasets, benchmarks, or evaluation methodologies for CB risks from AI. Please note that this role requires Security Clearance (SC), which requires at least 2 years of UK residency, and a willingness to undergo Developed Vetting (DV) if required. Other core requirements Spend at least 9 days per fortnight working with us Work from our office in London (Whitehall) at least 3 days/week Be UK based What We Offer Impact you couldn't have anywhere else Incredibly talented, mission driven and supportive colleagues Direct influence on how frontier AI is governed and deployed globally Work with the Prime Minister's AI Advisor and leading AI companies Opportunity to shape the first & best resourced public interest research team focused on AI security Resources & access Pre release access to multiple frontier models and ample compute Extensive operational support so you can focus on research and ship quickly Work with experts across national security, policy, AI research and adjacent sciences Own important problems early if you're talented and driven 5 days off for learning and development, annual stipends for learning and development and funding for conferences and external collaborations Freedom to pursue research bets without product pressure Opportunities to publish and collaborate externally Life & family Modern central London office (cafes, food court, gym) or option to work in similar government offices in Birmingham, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, Salford or Bristol Hybrid working, flexibility for occasional remote work abroad and stipends for work from home equipment At least 25 days' annual leave, 8 public holidays, extra team wide breaks and 3 days off for volunteering Generous paid parental leave (36 weeks of UK statutory leave shared between parents + 3 extra paid weeks + option for additional unpaid time) On top of your salary, we contribute 28.97% of your base salary to your pension Discounts and benefits for cycling to work, donations and retail/gyms Annual salary is benchmarked to role scope and relevant experience. Most offers land between £65,000 and £145,000 (base plus technical allowance), with 28.97% employer pension and other benefits on top. This role sits outside of the DDaT pay framework given the scope of this role requires in depth technical expertise in frontier AI safety, robustness and advanced AI architectures. Selection process In accordance with the Civil Service Commission rules, the following list contains all selection criteria for the interview process. The interview process may vary candidate to candidate, however, you should expect a typical process to include some technical proficiency tests, discussions with a cross section of our team at AISI (including non technical staff), conversations with your team lead. The process will culminate in a conversation with members of the senior team here at AISI. Initial interview Technical take home test Second interview and review of take home test Third interview Final interview with members of the senior team
Dec 09, 2025
Full time
Research Engineer Scientist (Mitigations) - Chem Bio London, UK About the AI Security Institute The AI Security Institute is the world's largest and best funded team dedicated to understanding advanced AI risks and translating that knowledge into action. We're in the heart of the UK government with direct lines to No. 10 (the Prime Minister's office), and we work with frontier developers and governments globally. We're here because governments are critical for advanced AI going well, and UK AISI is uniquely positioned to mobilise them. With our resources, unique agility and international influence, this is the best place to shape both AI development and government action. About the Chem Bio team AISI's Chem Bio (CB) team conducts research to assess evolving AI capabilities related to science R&D and CB misuse, and the effectiveness of technical safeguards that might mitigate risks arising from those capabilities. The goal of our research is to inform critical decisions on security, opportunities, policy, and risk mitigation made by governments and AI developers. We're a close-knit, unusually interdisciplinary team - made up of machine learning researchers and engineers, software engineers, virologists and bacteriologists, behavioural research scientists, biosecurity experts, long standing CB policy specialists and talented generalists - who work closely with other technical and policy teams across government. The team is currently led by Sophie Rose. This role also involves collaborating closely with AISI's Safeguards team, who evaluate the protections on current frontier AI systems and research what measures could better secure them in the future. The Safeguards team is currently led by Xander Davies and advised by Geoffrey Irving and Yarin Gal. Role Responsibilities Lead ambitious research projects to understand the feasibility and effectiveness of potential technical safeguards for AI system's CB capabilities Partner with frontier AI developers and the Safeguards team to rigorously assess and strengthen existing technical mitigations designed to reduce misuse of models' CB capabilities (e.g. strengthening biological and chemical classifiers - see our recent collaborations with Anthropic and OpenAI) Design, build and run evaluations that stress test CB safeguards; analyse results and deliver clear, actionable findings Critically review developers' CB capability assessments, safeguards safety cases, and related policies to raise the bar on safety Translate findings into practical guidance that informs developer practices and decisions Example questions you might tackle How effective is pre training data filtering at reducing harmful CB capabilities while preserving benign performance? What scope of filtering works best, and how does this extend to open weight models? What would an effective differential or structured access regime look like for advanced CB related AI system capabilities? Requirements We are looking for the following skills, experience and attitudes, but a successful candidate will not necessarily need to meet all these criteria. We can be flexible in shaping the role and salary to your background, expertise, and level of experience. Broad knowledge of frontier AI development, safety and governance: training/fine tuning pipelines, evaluations and safeguards, developers' frontier safety frameworks, and technical mitigations for AI-CB risk. Hands on experience building or working deeply with general purpose AI systems and their safety/safeguards stacks. Experience writing production level Python code that is scalable, robust and easy to maintain, ideally in a team. Knowledge of scaffolding, prompting, fine tuning and/or evaluating large language models. Knowledge of math, statistics, and machine learning sufficient to read and critique AI research. Demonstrated research taste and execution: originate high leverage ideas, drive them independently, and ship impactful technical or governance products. Bias to action and ownership; quickly learn unfamiliar domains and prioritise policy relevant technical work over purely academic novelty. High agency and adaptability; communicate clearly and collaborate effectively across disciplines while operating autonomously in a fast paced, evolving environment. Familiarity with relevant datasets, benchmarks, or evaluation methodologies for CB risks from AI. Please note that this role requires Security Clearance (SC), which requires at least 2 years of UK residency, and a willingness to undergo Developed Vetting (DV) if required. Other core requirements Spend at least 9 days per fortnight working with us Work from our office in London (Whitehall) at least 3 days/week Be UK based What We Offer Impact you couldn't have anywhere else Incredibly talented, mission driven and supportive colleagues Direct influence on how frontier AI is governed and deployed globally Work with the Prime Minister's AI Advisor and leading AI companies Opportunity to shape the first & best resourced public interest research team focused on AI security Resources & access Pre release access to multiple frontier models and ample compute Extensive operational support so you can focus on research and ship quickly Work with experts across national security, policy, AI research and adjacent sciences Own important problems early if you're talented and driven 5 days off for learning and development, annual stipends for learning and development and funding for conferences and external collaborations Freedom to pursue research bets without product pressure Opportunities to publish and collaborate externally Life & family Modern central London office (cafes, food court, gym) or option to work in similar government offices in Birmingham, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, Salford or Bristol Hybrid working, flexibility for occasional remote work abroad and stipends for work from home equipment At least 25 days' annual leave, 8 public holidays, extra team wide breaks and 3 days off for volunteering Generous paid parental leave (36 weeks of UK statutory leave shared between parents + 3 extra paid weeks + option for additional unpaid time) On top of your salary, we contribute 28.97% of your base salary to your pension Discounts and benefits for cycling to work, donations and retail/gyms Annual salary is benchmarked to role scope and relevant experience. Most offers land between £65,000 and £145,000 (base plus technical allowance), with 28.97% employer pension and other benefits on top. This role sits outside of the DDaT pay framework given the scope of this role requires in depth technical expertise in frontier AI safety, robustness and advanced AI architectures. Selection process In accordance with the Civil Service Commission rules, the following list contains all selection criteria for the interview process. The interview process may vary candidate to candidate, however, you should expect a typical process to include some technical proficiency tests, discussions with a cross section of our team at AISI (including non technical staff), conversations with your team lead. The process will culminate in a conversation with members of the senior team here at AISI. Initial interview Technical take home test Second interview and review of take home test Third interview Final interview with members of the senior team
Office based in Saffron Walden. We are working exclusively with a high-growth AI technology company based in the Greater Cambridge area who are now looking to appoint their first dedicated HR Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR generalist to take full ownership of the people function and play a key role in shaping company culture as the business continues to scale. This hands-on and highly varied position will see you manage the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding and probation through to performance reviews and offboarding. Acting as the primary point of contact for both managers and employees, you will advise on day-to-day HR matters while developing HR policies, processes, and the employee handbook to ensure ongoing compliance with UK employment law. You will also support employee relations cases and guide managers on best-practice people management approaches. Alongside this, you will collaborate closely with finance and external providers to manage payroll inputs and employee benefits, maintain accurate HR systems and personnel records, and coordinate learning and development initiatives to support skills growth and career progression across the business. You will play an active role in driving employee engagement, building an inclusive and supportive workplace culture, and championing diversity, equity, and inclusion across the organisation. As a key partner to the leadership team, you will support workforce planning and organisational development as the company grows, while ensuring health and safety compliance and meeting all statutory obligations. As this is a standalone HR role, you will enjoy a balance of strategic input alongside practical, hands-on delivery, with the autonomy to build the HR function from the ground up. We are looking for someone with proven HR generalist experience, ideally gained within a start-up, scale-up, or fast-moving SME environment. You should have a strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices, be a confident and approachable communicator, and feel comfortable working independently in a role with significant responsibility. A proactive and adaptable mindset is essential, as is the ability to balance competing priorities in a growing business. CIPD Level 5 (or above) is desirable but not essential. This is an office-based role in Saffron Walden, working five days per week, within a collaborative team of approximately 30 employees. The successful candidate will have the unique opportunity to build and shape a full HR function within an exciting and scaling AI and defence technology environment. If you are an experienced HR professional looking to take ownership of a people function and make a genuine impact in a growing business, we would love to hear from you. Zero Surplus is one of the UK's premier recruitment agencies, based just outside Cambridge our recruiters source staff for small and international businesses across Suffolk, Essex, Hertfordshire, Northants, Milton Keynes, Cambridgeshire, and the rest of the UK. For registration purposes, please let us know where you are currently based or which locations you are considering as well as your required salary and notice period. Please upload a Microsoft Word version of your CV where possible, excluding text boxes or images. Any data we collect from you will be stored and processed in accordance with Zero Surplus' Privacy Policy.
Dec 09, 2025
Full time
Office based in Saffron Walden. We are working exclusively with a high-growth AI technology company based in the Greater Cambridge area who are now looking to appoint their first dedicated HR Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR generalist to take full ownership of the people function and play a key role in shaping company culture as the business continues to scale. This hands-on and highly varied position will see you manage the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding and probation through to performance reviews and offboarding. Acting as the primary point of contact for both managers and employees, you will advise on day-to-day HR matters while developing HR policies, processes, and the employee handbook to ensure ongoing compliance with UK employment law. You will also support employee relations cases and guide managers on best-practice people management approaches. Alongside this, you will collaborate closely with finance and external providers to manage payroll inputs and employee benefits, maintain accurate HR systems and personnel records, and coordinate learning and development initiatives to support skills growth and career progression across the business. You will play an active role in driving employee engagement, building an inclusive and supportive workplace culture, and championing diversity, equity, and inclusion across the organisation. As a key partner to the leadership team, you will support workforce planning and organisational development as the company grows, while ensuring health and safety compliance and meeting all statutory obligations. As this is a standalone HR role, you will enjoy a balance of strategic input alongside practical, hands-on delivery, with the autonomy to build the HR function from the ground up. We are looking for someone with proven HR generalist experience, ideally gained within a start-up, scale-up, or fast-moving SME environment. You should have a strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices, be a confident and approachable communicator, and feel comfortable working independently in a role with significant responsibility. A proactive and adaptable mindset is essential, as is the ability to balance competing priorities in a growing business. CIPD Level 5 (or above) is desirable but not essential. This is an office-based role in Saffron Walden, working five days per week, within a collaborative team of approximately 30 employees. The successful candidate will have the unique opportunity to build and shape a full HR function within an exciting and scaling AI and defence technology environment. If you are an experienced HR professional looking to take ownership of a people function and make a genuine impact in a growing business, we would love to hear from you. Zero Surplus is one of the UK's premier recruitment agencies, based just outside Cambridge our recruiters source staff for small and international businesses across Suffolk, Essex, Hertfordshire, Northants, Milton Keynes, Cambridgeshire, and the rest of the UK. For registration purposes, please let us know where you are currently based or which locations you are considering as well as your required salary and notice period. Please upload a Microsoft Word version of your CV where possible, excluding text boxes or images. Any data we collect from you will be stored and processed in accordance with Zero Surplus' Privacy Policy.
