At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead HR initiatives and support a compassionate workplace for refugees.
- Company: Join Refugee Action, a charity dedicated to empowering refugees and asylum seekers.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working options, and a supportive work culture.
- Other info: Flexible role with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of those who need it most.
- Qualifications: CIPD qualified or equivalent with strong HR experience.
The predicted salary is between 55409 - 67723 £ per year.
Salary: £44,075 starting salary (salary range will increase to max £47,181 via the length of service) per annum. Plus £4,324 Inner London Weighting if based in London.
Contract: Fixed term basis for 12 months, to cover maternity leave.
Hours: Full‑Time 35 hours per week (excluding lunch breaks).
Location: Any Refugee Action office (London, Manchester, Bradford). We will consider a UK‑based hybrid working option.
About Refugee Action: Refugee Action exists to work with refugees and people seeking asylum who’ve survived some of the world’s worst regimes. We are a national charity with more than 40 years’ experience of empowering people who’ve survived some of the world’s worst regimes to secure the protection and support that they need to live with dignity and respect and build a new life in the UK. We do this by providing expert advice and casework, building the capacity of partner organisations and campaigning on the policies that affect them.
To succeed in the role, you will need to demonstrate:
- Commitment to removing barriers to power for people with lived experience, and commitment to anti‑racist practices.
- Understanding of how the UK’s hostile refugee protection and asylum system impacts those affected by it.
- Demonstrable experience of providing HR advice and guidance to senior leadership and staff that balances UK employment legislation, organisational policies, procedures and risk with organisational values, where you consider the impact on people and organisational culture.
- Experience of working collaboratively with senior leadership, managers and staff, across a breadth of operational and strategic HR issues, promoting trust and positive employee relations.
- Significant experience in employee relations case management and change processes.
- Skilled in developing and implementing HR practices, policies and systems.
- Experience of coaching and successfully influencing managers to consider the impact of their decisions on people and organisational culture.
- Proactive, flexible and manages own workload to meet deadlines.
- Commitment to confidentiality and handling personal data sensitively.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills including active listening.
- High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Delivering successful outcomes within a working culture that is underpinned by organisational values, empathy and compassion.
Required Qualifications: CIPD qualified or equivalent HR qualification.
Closing date: 23:59 on Sunday, 23 August 2026. Interviews: Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, so early applications are strongly encouraged. We may contact suitable candidates before the closing date, as we are looking for the role to start as soon as possible.
Human Resources Manager – Maternity Cover employer: Refugee Action
Refugee Action Kingston (RAK) is an exceptional employer dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment for its staff, particularly in the rewarding role of Youth Activities and Enrichment Coordinator. With a strong commitment to employee growth, RAK offers flexible working arrangements, a friendly team atmosphere, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and young people from diverse backgrounds in South West London. Join us in our mission to empower refugees and asylum seekers while enjoying a workplace that values diversity and community engagement.
