Interim HR & Governance Manager in London

Orbis UK is seeking an Interim HR and Governance Manager for a 6-month fixed-term contract, offering a salary of circa £42,000 per annum (day rates will also be considered). This role involves hybrid working with an expectation of around 2 days per week in the office (typically Tuesdays and Thursdays, although flexibility is available) and is full-time (flexible working will also be considered), starting ASAP.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR professional to help strengthen and embed excellent people practices while delivering key HR priorities. The role is critical to supporting a highly performing group of staff and trustees as they seek to transform lives through the prevention and treatment of blindness.

The successful postholder will work collaboratively with the Director of Finance and Operations to meet these objectives and will have a central role in identifying opportunities for growth within the HR and Governance function to ensure that good practice, wellbeing and compliance work hand in hand with one another.

The Opportunity

• Completing and progressing key HR priorities across the organisation.
• Reviewing, updating and embedding the HR handbook.
• Supporting and advising the SMT to develop and deliver a strong HR strategy embedding best practice while continuing to build a positive, inclusive and high performing culture strongly aligned with Orbis’ values.
• Providing high-quality, responsive and effective support to the Orbis Board and its sub-committees.
• Supporting the continued development of an effective in-house HR function.
• Providing a responsive problem-solving and supportive HR service to colleagues across the organisation.
• Overseeing governance administration where required.
• Line managing and working with the Business Support Administrator.
• Working in close partnership with the Director of Finance and Operations to deliver both strategic and operational HR priorities.

About You

We’re looking for someone who can hit the ground running from day one. You’ll be a knowledgeable and hands-on HR professional who combines strategic thinking with the ability to deliver operationally. You’ll be comfortable managing multiple priorities and bringing structure, pace and confidence to a busy environment.

You’ll have:

• Significant experience supporting and developing a HR strategy.
• Good knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience leading organisational people projects and delivering tangible outcomes.
• Experience supporting organisational culture and employee engagement initiatives.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach.
• Experience managing or mentoring team members.

Desirable

• CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent experience).
• Experience at an Executive Assistant level for governance matters.
• Knowledge of the NGO sector.

We are open to applications from across disciplines and expertise if you can demonstrate your aptitude for the role with a hunger to learn, or for someone who is keen to translate their HR experience into this broad and interesting role.

Interview Process

Interviews will be informal, conversational and focused on understanding your HR experience and approach. Interviews are expected to last approximately 30-45 minutes and, where possible, will be conducted in person.

Please note: We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis and encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible. Due to the urgent nature of this appointment, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is identified.

Charity People is a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that actively promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.