HR, Governance and Operations Manager

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an HR, Governance and Operations Manager for a charity in Chelsea, London. The role offers autonomy and the chance to significantly impact the organization. The ideal candidate will have substantial HR experience, strong communication skills, and be proactive in managing HR, governance, and operations. The position offers a salary of £45,000 per annum with benefits, and requires hybrid working, with 2 days onsite.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in HR within the Charity or Public sector.
• Ability to lead day-to-day HR matters independently.
• Experience in managing board and trustee meetings and compliance issues.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full employee lifecycle including recruitment and onboarding.
• Organize board and trustee meetings, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Manage operations across two sites and external suppliers.

Skills

HR Management

Governance Management

Operations Management

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

CIPD Level 5 or substantial qualification by experience

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 fund 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 this small, supportive team, reporting to the Director of Finance and Operations, the role as HR, Governance and Operations Manager will be incredibly varied, offering a large degree of autonomy, the opportunity to make a real, tangible impact across the organisation, as well as learning along the way.

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), and working with external vendors and consultants as required.
• Governance Management – Organising board and trustee meetings (scheduling, agenda setting, minute taking, action planning); leading 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 and contracts with external suppliers and outsourced IT; ensuring regular policy development across 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 all day-to-day HR matters, independently supporting and coaching line managers on best practice, and continually developing the organisation's policies and processes across HR, Governance and Operations to support not only its people, but the charity's ongoing success and support providing life-saving research and medical care. Alongside a strong foundation in HR, successful candidates must demonstrate strong communication (written and verbal), organisation skills, a solution-focused, proactive mindset, the ability to prioritise a varied workload effectively, and be comfortable working with a large degree of autonomy.

How to Apply

If this sounds like you, please don’t hesitate - apply today with your up-to-date CV and supporting Cover Letter via the link, or to [e-mail].

Timeline

Closing Date: Monday 22nd September

Shortlisting: Monday 28th September

Interviews: 8th October - 9th 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 do highlight this in your application.