Tempest Charities are recruiting an experienced HR & Administration Manager to support our mission-driven organisation serving communities across South West London. This role combines strategic HR leadership with hands-on operational management, requiring someone who understands the nuances of working within diverse community settings and can build trust across different cultural contexts.
Key Responsibilities
HR Management
- Lead recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies
- Manage employee relations, performance management, and disciplinary processes
- Develop and implement HR policies ensuring compliance with employment law
- Oversee staff wellbeing initiatives and workplace culture development
- Coordinate training and professional development programmes
Administrative Leadership
- Manage office operations and facilities across our South West London sites
- Oversee IT systems, databases, and administrative processes
- Coordinate board meetings, trustee communications, and governance compliance
- Implement efficient systems to support organisational growth
- Manage office budget and supplier relationships
Community Engagement
- Work collaboratively with staff and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds
- Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and understanding of community needs
- Support inclusive workplace practices that reflect the communities we serve
- Build effective working relationships across all levels of the organisation
Essential Requirements
- Proven HR management experience, ideally within the charity or community sector
- Knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
- Experience working effectively within multicultural community environments
- CIPD qualification (Level 5 minimum) or working towards
- Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to build trust across diverse groups
- Strong administrative and organisational capabilities
- Experience managing office operations and facilities
- Proficient in HR systems and MS Office suite
Desirable
- Experience working with community-based organisations in South West London
- Understanding of charity governance and trustee management
- Knowledge of safeguarding procedures
- Budget management experience
Working Pattern: 3 days per week in South West London office, flexibility on remaining days