HR Partner (Maternity Cover)

Church of England; London; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

The Diocese of London seeks an experienced HR Partner for a 12-month maternity cover role. This hybrid position involves advising senior stakeholders, managing HR casework, and supporting the full employee lifecycle. Ideal candidates will have a strong HR background, preferably in the church or charity sector, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience as an HR Partner or Adviser.
• Experience in HR roles within church or charity sector preferred.
• Ability to establish good working relationships with senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional advice and support to Archdeacons and Senior Managers.
• Manage HR casework and recruitment efficiently.
• Advise on people management implications of church policy.

Skills

Communication

HR Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Job description

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Human Resources & Organisational Development

Business Unit:

Diocese of London

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Introduction

Location: Diocesan House, Causton Street, London (Hybrid) Contract: 12-month Fixed-term Contract, Part-time/ 4 days per week (28 hours) Salary: £36,440 (£45,550 FTE)

DBS requirement: No DBS Required

The Diocese of London is looking for an experienced and flexible HR Partner to join our People Directorate for a 12-month maternity cover.

The Diocese of London is the group of Church of England organisations located in London, north of the River Thames. It is overseen by the Bishop of London and is made up of parishes, schools, chaplaincies, missional communities, and other organisations across 18 Boroughs.

About the London Diocese Fund (LDF) and the Diocese of London

The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is the main charity that supports the work of the Diocese as a whole by generating income, providing a wide range of services and paying and housing its clergy. This is a great opportunity to join an organisation that truly supports and engages with the communities that it serves.

Working as part of a wider HR team, you will be supporting dedicated business units across the full employee lifecycle. Working as a strategic partner, you will act as a trusted advisor, working closely with senior stakeholders such as Bishops and Archdeacons, to embed the people strategy within your business unit. Alongside this, you will also provide operational HR support in areas such as ER management, recruitment, organisational development and wellbeing.

Candidates should be experienced practitioners who can learn quickly, communicate well and inspire supportive best practice. You should share our values and be passionate about creating an environment that supports the work of the Diocese of London.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Establish and develop a responsive Business Partner type relationship with stakeholders and Senior Leadership Teams
• Provide professional advice, support and coaching to Archdeacons and Senior Managers on the interpretation and application of all Ecclesiastical measures, HR policies, processes and procedures, ensuring these are applied fairly and consistently
• Advise the Senior Leadership on the people management implications of church policy and people strategy
• Effectively and efficiently manage a portfolio of HR casework and staff recruitment
• Advise and recommend appropriate courses of action in line with relevant best practice, policies, employment legislation and statutory frameworks

Who We’re Looking For:

• At least 3 years’ experience of working at HR Partner or Adviser level in a generalist role covering HR practice
• Experience of working in an HR role carrying out a range of HR duties, ideally in the church or charity sector
• Experience of supporting managers in all areas of people matters, including recruitment, disciplinary, grievance, absence and sickness casework
• Experience of working within a customer focused environment with the ability to establish good working relationships with a variety of people e.g., senior leaders, job applicants, employees

Please refer tothe attached Job Description for the full details onPerson Specification.

This is a hybrid role with 3 days at our office in Causton Street, Pimlico. Although this role is 4 days a week, we would be willing to consider 5 days a week for applicants who have specific experience within clergy HR. Interviews are happening as soon as suitable applicants are identified, please do apply now if you are keen to be considered.

Safeguarding Statement

The Diocese of London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Therefore, all our recruitment campaigns are run using safer recruitment procedure

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

The Diocese of London is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community.

We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME), women, and disabled people are currently under-represented among our clergy and workforce, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation.

To apply:

Submit your application and CV online via Pathways. Please refer to the person specification and JD when you’re answering the application questions.

Interviews

Interviews will be held in person on Wednesday 4 th June.

For more details, please see the full Job Description and Person Specification or visit the LDF Careers Page .