HR, Governance and Operations Manager

Investigo Limited; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare charity in Chelsea, South West London, is seeking an experienced HR, Governance and Operations Manager. The role involves overseeing HR management, governance, and operations, providing significant autonomy to make a tangible impact. Candidates should have CIPD Level 5 and strong communication skills. This position offers a hybrid work model with competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in overseeing the full employee lifecycle.
• Experience in driving strategic HR initiatives and projects.
• Familiarity with Charity Governance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and employee development.
• Organise board meetings and manage compliance.
• Manage operational requirements across two sites.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Solution-focused mindset

Ability to prioritise workload

Education

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

HR, Governance and Operations Manager – Permanent, Full Time

£45,000 per annum + benefits

Chelsea, South West London - Hybrid, 2 days onsite

Investigo are delighted to be supporting the Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals Charity with the appointment of a newly scoped HR, Governance and Operations Manager.

Every five minutes, someone in the UK loses a loved one to heart or lung disease, and The Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospital Charity funds pioneering projects, cutting-edge equipment and vital research to support world-class experts to change the future for patients and families living with heart and lung disease.

As part of a small, supportive team and reporting to the Director of Finance and Operations, the role will be incredibly varied, offering a large degree of autonomy, the opportunity to make a real, tangible impact across the organisation, and ongoing learning.

This role will be responsible for, but not limited to:

Responsibilities

• HR Management
  • Overseeing the full employee lifecycle including recruitment, onboarding/offboarding, development, benefits, compliance, payroll, ER advisory and coaching of line management.
  • Driving strategic HR initiatives and projects e.g. Pay and Reward, EDI, HRIS, working with external vendors and consultants as required.
• Governance Management
  • Organising board and trustee meetings, scheduling, agenda setting, minute taking, action planning.
  • Leading on reviews, record keeping, reporting and compliance in line with Charity Commission guidance and GDPR.
  • Leading on Trustee recruitment, induction and training.
• Operations Management
  • First point of contact for all operational requirements across two sites.
  • Managing relationships with external suppliers and outsourced IT.
  • Ensure regular policy development across all areas of HR, IT and Operations.

We are looking for a seasoned HR professional within the Charity / Not-for-Profit / Public sector with CIPD Level 5 (or substantial qualification by experience), who can proactively lead on day-to-day HR matters, independently support and coach line managers on best practice, and continually develop the organisation's policies and processes across HR, Governance and Operations to support its people and the charity’s ongoing success, including life-saving research and medical care.

Alongside a strong foundation in HR, successful candidates must demonstrate strong communication (written and verbal), organisational skills, a solution-focused mindset, the ability to prioritise a varied workload effectively, and comfortable working with a high degree of autonomy.

How to Apply

If this sounds like you, please apply today with your up-to-date CV and supporting Cover Letter via the link, or to [e-mail].

Please note the following timelines for your reference:

• Closing Date: Monday 22 September
• Shortlisting: Monday 28 September
• Interviews: 8–9 October
• Start Date: ASAP

All applicants require full, unrestricted work rights in the UK.

If you have a personal connection to the cause / charity, please highlight this in your application.