Job Details:
HR Manager (Part Time)

Job Description

Dear Idea makers, Boundary Pushers, Problem Solvers, and Forward Thinkers! Are you looking for a rewarding role where every day is different?

The Pankhurst Trust brings together Manchester Women’s Aid and the Pankhurst Centre. We work together to ensure the story of the women who won the vote continues to inspire us all, and to ensure that those suffering from domestic violence and abuse get the confidential help they need. We are a group of female champions, empowering women across Manchester and beyond.

If you have a big heart and take pride in making a difference, you may have just stumbled upon your dream role!

But first, what’s in it for you?

• A competitive starting salary of £43,000 per annum pro rata (actual £25,800 p.a.)
• A flexible working week of 21 hours where allowance for carer responsibilities and childcare will be considered
• A generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days (pro rata) plus bank holidays
• The opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Enhanced sick pay, family leave and pay
• Above market average pension
• A fully funded Enhanced DBS check
• An Employee Assistance programme to support your wellbeing, along with external clinical supervisions where applicable. We also have a funded wellbeing programme.
• Investment and commitment to your ongoing Training and Development
• If that wasn’t enough, we’ll also celebrate your Birthday with you (after a qualifying period) and let you take the day off, as well as allowing one day a year of paid volunteering.

As our HR Manager you will contribute to the effective management and strategic development of the organisation’s key HR systems and to provide HR support to the Senior Leadership Team. The HR Manager will be a member of the Senior Leadership Team, and will lead on the delivery of a fully, values aligned HR strategy that delivers:

• a progressive, agile, dynamic workplace experience and environment that enhances employee engagement and wellbeing.
• a strengthening of the skills and confidence of the Senior Leadership Team.
• a HR function that delivers our strategic goals and organisational development priorities.
• equality, diversity, and inclusion at all levels.

Your main responsibilities as HR Manager will be:

• Undertaking line management responsibilities for the HR Team, including supervision and performance monitoring.
• Ensuring the effective management of the organisation’s key HR systems including recruitment and induction, absence levels, training delivery, grievance, and disciplinary processes.
• Contributing to the sustainability of existing, and development of new, services across the Business Support function.
• Producing effective HR reports for the Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees.
• Maintaining and amend as necessary the HR Policies and Procedures.
• Coaching the Senior Leadership Team as necessary, ensuring expert support is put in place that drives high standards of leadership, talent development, and employee engagement.
• Being a confident HR strategy adviser to the Audit Committee, a sub-group of our Board of Trustees, engaging with Trustees on key HR issues, risks and priorities.
• Developing a learning and development agenda that aligns with our ambition to be a “learning organisation”, engaging our employees to fulfil their potential, perform better, and want to stay longer.
• Willing to work outside normal working hours including evenings and weekends and to participate in promotional, fundraising and income generating events, activities and any other duties as may be reasonably required by the organisation.

To be successful as our HR Manager you will need to:

• Have a relevant qualification in HR Management (e.g. CIPD Level 5) OR equivalent suitable HR related experience
• Have experience in leading a People Operation or HR function
• Have previous experience of leading operational change programmes within a HR environment
• Have previous experience of working closely with Executive Board Members, delivering clear communications on their behalf
• Have a thorough knowledge and understanding of current UK Employment Law
• Have a track record of developing and delivering a HR strategy and of negotiating with, and advising, managers and senior staff
• Have an understanding of change management processes and how to effectively implement change across an organisation with a diverse workforce
• Be a confident communicator
• Have excellent project management skills
• Have the ability to work under pressure in a busy environment.

We actively encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly under-represented groups, as we try and reflect the neighbourhoods in which we work. This is a fabulous opportunity to work with some wonderful teams and truly inspiring women, and as such, please note that this role has been assessed and confirmed as open to women only under the Equality Act 2010, schedule 9, part 1. It is also important to note that we support, in some circumstances, the principle of providing single sex services which are lawful under the Equality Act 2010. PTMWA will treat trans/non-binary people according to the gender identity in which they present themselves and will also maintain and promote the need for single-sex services in some settings.

If you are interested in working with vulnerable women as our HR Manager, then apply NOW!