Merrifield Consultants are proud to be partnering with St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity in their search for a Senior People and Culture Manager. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a charity that is at the forefront of addressing homelessness in the UK, ensuring that everyone has a place to call home.
About St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity
St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity exists to provide essential support to those experiencing homelessness. Through their various initiatives, such as the Vicar's Relief Fund and The Connection at St Martin's, the charity offers emergency financial aid, day centre services, and long-term support to help individuals secure and maintain safe housing. The charity also amplifies the voices of frontline workers and organisations, ensuring that their expertise informs national housing policies.
It is an exciting time to join the charity as they build towards the 100th BBC Radio 4 Christmas Appeal with St-Martin-in-the Fields in 2026 - a key source of our funding- whilst responding effectively to the changing nature of homelessness. As they approach this significant milestone, the Charity is building the team to ensure they are able to maximise the impact of the Appeal and their Programmes in future years.
Joining the team at St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity means becoming part of a passionate, dedicated group working tirelessly to make a tangible difference in people's lives. The organisation is in an exciting period of growth, and they are looking for a Senior People and Culture Manager who shares their commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive workplace culture.
This exciting opportunity would suit someone with gravitas, who has experience across all aspects of HR but has a creative flair when it comes to driving the people strategy!
The Role
Job Title: Senior People and Culture Manager
Organisation: St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity
Salary: £48,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full-time (35 hours per week) or compressed over 4 days
Location: Bloomsbury, London (flexible and hybrid working)
Closing date: CV and cover letters by Monday 2nd September at 5pm.
Interview Dates: First stage interviews will be held in person during the week commencing 9th September 2024 and second stage, week commencing 16th September 2024.
As the Senior People and Culture Manager, you will play a crucial role in shaping the charity's HR strategy and fostering a thriving organisational culture. Reporting to the Chief of Staff, you will be responsible for designing and implementing a comprehensive People and Culture strategy that aligns with the charity's mission and values.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Developing and Implementing People Strategy: Collaborate with leadership to create an agile, transparent HR framework that enhances the employee journey and supports the charity's strategic goals.
- Talent Acquisition: Oversee the recruitment process, identifying innovative solutions to attract and retain top talent that aligns with the charity's values.
- Learning and Development: Implement training programmes that ensure staff are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in their roles.
- Performance Management: Manage the performance review process, providing guidance on performance improvement and identifying opportunities for professional growth.
- Employee Engagement and Culture Building: Foster a positive, inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
- Policy Development: Ensure HR policies and procedures are up-to-date, legally compliant, and reflective of best practices in the sector.
- Employee Relations: Serve as a trusted advisor to both staff and management, resolving conflicts and promoting a positive workplace atmosphere.
Person Specification
- CIPD qualified (Level 5) or working towards this qualification.
- Proven experience in a similar HR generalist role.
- Experience implementing a People and Culture strategy and evaluating its success using both qualitative and quantitative data.
- Understanding of the HR needs of a small/medium charity, supporting efficient HR systems and processes.
- Experience embedding EDI principles through policies and practices.
- Strong familiarity with employment law, ensuring legal compliance of HR policies and procedures.
- Experience in designing and implementing training and development programmes.
- Experience managing budgets and preparing relevant management reports.
Why Apply?
- If you are looking to further develop your career within a HR role where you can take responsibility for all HR functions and move this forward as the charity grows.
- Directly contribute to a charity making a real difference in the lives of those experiencing homelessness.
- Join a supportive, passionate team dedicated to the charity's mission.
- Enjoy hybrid working arrangements with regular office-based work in Central London.
- Growth: Be part of a growing organisation with opportunities for personal and professional development.
- Regular scheduled wellbeing focus times
If you are a strategic HR professional with a passion for people and culture, and a commitment to social impact, we would love to hear from you. This is your chance to make a difference with a charity that values its people as much as the cause it serves.
Apply now through Merrifield Consultants and help St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity continue its vital work.
We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.