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My client is seeking an accomplished People Service Manager on a 6 months Contract. Homebased role with occiasional travel to Watford.

Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm **The successful candidate MUST be in post by 8th September for induction and handover** Please review full JD under the document tab We are looking for an experienced HR professional (ideally within the social care sector) who can build strong relationships quickly and operate at both a strategic and hands-on level to manage and deliver an organisational wide first point of contact Human Resources service. You'll need to be CIPD qualified L5 (or equivalent). Strong communication, coaching, and leadership skills are essential, along with strong understanding and knowledge of employment law and confidence in influencing senior stakeholders. You'll be responsible and accountable for: - Ensuring the delivery of an effectively managed HR service that is cost effective and business focused solutions. - Manage a team of (13) People Partners and People Advisers applying their policies and procedures. - Provide advice and guidance to the team, management and staff with complex issues to seek a satisfactory resolution. - Lead on highly complex employee relations cases. - Provide advice and guidance to the team, management and staff with complex issues - Utilise professional expertise and knowledge to develop the team, structures and systems - Work collaboratively with People Directorate colleagues to enhance knowledge and understanding of their policies and procedures - Develop and maintain professional relationships with customers and other stakeholders - Ensure HR system data is managed and compliant with GDPR requirements Essential Skills & Experience: - Social Care HR background, with experience across both operational and strategic areas - Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR compliance - Confident communicator, able to challenge and influence at all levels - Proven ability to manage change programmes and TUPE/restructures - Expert knowledge of employee relations and best practice case management - Comfortable working in a fast-paced, changing environment - Strong people leadership and coaching skills

Apply today for this excellent opportunity!

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.

How you’ll make a difference

As a member of the HomeChoice management team, you will play a key role in co-ordinating and managing the provision of housing advice and homelessness prevention services.

The HomeChoice service provides a high quality, comprehensive housing access service for households who are homeless or threatened with homelessness. Good housing can help to stabilise communities, reduce inequalities, improve safety and help reduce crime.

What will you be doing?

• Daily, you will manage the team responsible for offering support to households, ensuring advice is in line with statutory homeless legislation.

• It will be your responsibility to monitor operational quality assurance standards in decisions relating to housing assessments and homelessness.

• You will need to correctly respond to requests for reviews, information and enquiries from members of the public, in line with legislation and council policy.

• Using your experience and knowledge, you will co-ordinate the assessment of special cases and be the main point of contact for those of particular emergency and public interest.

What we need from you

• It is essential you have a degree level qualification or equivalent e.g. NVQ 4, or significant relevant experience.

• We require you to have experience in front line housing in a similar setting and an understanding of housing solutions and remedies, to support the needs of vulnerable people and minority groups.

• Giving the elements of this role, you must have experience in housing or homelessness, including knowledge of housing and homelessness legislation and good understanding of related statutory duties.

• You will have knowledge and experience of working closely with other specialist agencies and partners, to ensure that housing issues are resolved.

• You will be able to demonstrate management or supervisory ability in a similar work environment, backed by evidence of appropriate specialist knowledge.

What you need to know

• This is permanent position, working 37 hours per week.
• Please note that due to the nature of this role, it is a requirement of employment that a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is obtained.

How a career at South Gloucestershire Council is different

• As part of our benefits package, you will receive generous annual leave (pro rata), employee wellbeing support and you will have access to a range of staff discounts , including eye tests, travel, shopping and leisure activities.
• We recognise that our diverse team of skilled and dedicated people make us a great place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and ensure that individuals are selected, promoted and developed on the basis of their merits and abilities.
• We know our team work best when they have balance in their lives, and we offer genuine flexibility to help them achieve that work/life balance .
• We value our staff as individuals, investing in their careers and we are recognised for the quality, breadth and depth of our training and development offer, which helps make the greatest long-term difference in work.
• Office-based, you’ll be part of a team . If you need specialist expertise or just a bit of advice from someone who’s been there and done it, it’s right there for you.

Our teams at South Gloucestershire Council are making a real difference to the lives of people who live, work and learn here.

• We're building and shaping communities which people are proud of.
• We're working with the most vulnerable in our community to help them achieve what they want in life.
• We're investing in our schools to ensure every child and young person in South Gloucestershire achieves their full potential.

We've achieved a great deal, but we need talented and dedicated people to ensure we continue to make a difference.

We’re making a difference, be part of it!

Compliance and Advice Officer

Join a collaborative and trusted Compliance team that partners closely with business stakeholders to guide regulatory direction and foster a culture of integrity. In this hybrid role, you’ll bring both technical know-how and sound judgment to a varied compliance position, supporting both internal initiatives and external client-facing activity.

Role Overview:

• Location: Bath (hybrid working)
• Package: Competitive salary + excellent benefits + ongoing training
• Industry: Financial Services / Investments

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Supporting stakeholders on regulatory policies, procedures, and process guidance
• Advising on how regulatory changes impact client journeys, from onboarding to implementation
• Helping shape and maintain internal SOPs in response to evolving regulations
• Providing compliance insight across risk reviews, breach management, and remediation projects
• Handling regulatory queries from teams across the business and liaising with clients as needed
• Monitoring industry developments to ensure the business remains compliant and ahead of change
• Working with senior leaders to report on compliance status, issues, and recommendations
• Contributing to the design and delivery of compliance training and awareness initiatives
• Supporting audits and reviews, identifying risks, and contributing to continuous improvement
• Managing documentation of all compliance decisions and advisory activity

Main Skills Needed:

• Strong knowledge of Pensions, Retail Investments, and FCA regulations
• Hands-on experience interpreting regulations and updating policies and SOPs accordingly
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement and comfortable advising at all levels
• Familiarity with Consumer Duty and related compliance obligations
• Working understanding of ISAs, pensions, and investment products
• Clear communicator with strong attention to detail and analytical ability

What’s in It for You:

• Join a well-regarded compliance team at the heart of a growing financial services business
• Flex your advisory skills across a mix of projects, BAU, and client interactions
• Hybrid working and flexibility to suit your lifestyle
• Continuous learning, with investment in your development and training
• Inclusive and ethical culture with a strong emphasis on collaboration

If you bring the spark, we’ll give you the platform.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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Your new company
This organisation is a UK-based charitable company dedicated to supporting children and young people. Its mission is to ensure every child has a safe and happy childhood. The charity operates nationwide, delivering services that promote well-being, protection, and development for vulnerable children and families. It is structured as a charitable company limited by guarantee and is registered with the relevant charity commissions in England, Wales, and Scotland.

Your new role
Manage and deliver an organisation-wide first point of contact Human Resources service through the provision of consistently applied interpretation and guidance of Human Resource policies and accurate processing of HR activities onto the systems. In so doing, to represent the department and promote the values and behaviours, and ensure that the team achieves quality standards, constantly aiming to improve performance and delivery of service.

• Lead and manage a first-contact HR service, ensuring consistent policy application and accurate HR processing.
• Supervise and develop a team of People Partners and Advisers, providing guidance on complex employee relations issues.
• Improve service delivery through coaching, performance management, and collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR and maintain accurate HR system data and case management records.
• Drive service improvements through stakeholder feedback, resource planning, and participation in HR projects.
• 3 - 6 month temporary position

What you'll need to succeed

• Ability to build credibility for self and service by establishing and developing excellent relationships
• Ability to select, analyse and interpret data to inform and provide solutions to problems experienced.
• Proven presentation and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrable leadership, influencing and motivating skills to drive and support continuous organisational improvement through service delivery.
• Demonstrable use of Microsoft Outlook packages
• Working knowledge of key employment law.
• Developing an operational service, including systems and processes.
• Demonstrable continued professional development and ability to share and cascade this development with others.

What you need to do now
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Location: Head Office (Bromborough)

Status: Permanent   

Hours: 37 hours and 30 minutes

Rate of pay: £31,491 per annum

(job subject to 6-month internal probationary period).  

Exciting opportunity to take on a rewarding role supporting the families and individuals with autism across all age ranges. 

In this position, you will be the first point of contact for individuals looking for support from the charity.  You will work under the leadership of the Head of Business Development to support families and individuals who need advice and support and signposting around their autism diagnosis. This will involve supporting families through a variety of events, including Rainbow Groups, Coffee mornings, adult social groups and stay and play sessions, as well as telephone and individual support.  You will also work closely with the Engagement Officer, to organise community events that will have a benefit to individuals with autism and their families.

Join Autism Together and expect:   

• Excellent rates of pay 
• Free DBS check
• Fully paid  induction training from our award-winning Training & Development Team
• Buy back additional annual leave
• Discounts for high street stores  and eligibility for Blue Light Card benefit
• Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistant Programme (EAP) and occupational health
• Early overtime pay scheme
• Annual staff awards celebrating staff achievements
• Generous refer a friend scheme
• Ongoing professional career progression
• Opportunities to obtain a professionally recognised  qualification and complete an apprenticeship relevant to the role
• Attendance incentive draws
• Employee of the month
• Staff suggestion scheme

Apply now or give our friendly Recruitment Team a call on 0151 482 3121 . They will be more than happy to answer any queries you may have about this exciting role within a leading autism charity.  

Hours of work , Monday to Friday 9 to 5, but may require flexibility in this.

For a full Job Description and Person Specification, please click on the following link:

Please note  all offers of employment are subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks, including a DBS check

Due to a high volume of applications, we may need to close this vacancy earlier than expected. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to be considered.

• Provide expert advice and information to clients on a range of services and support options.
li>Manage and resolve complex queries and issues promptly and effectively.
• Collaborate with team members and other departments to improve service processes.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of client interactions and outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with relevant policies, procedures, and regulations.

• Proven experience in an advice and information role, preferably within a local government setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse audiences.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency in using relevant IT systems and software.

Description

Our local government clients are recruiting a Housing Advice & Homeless Prevention Officer to support the service by enhancing the volume of properties the service procures for both grant-funded and general-funded households that the homelessness service supports. The officer will have a key role in ensuring an organisation operates smoothly and cost-effectively.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Responsible for proactively delivering housing options advice, including security of tenure, low-cost home ownership, preventing homelessness, investigating householder circumstances and undertaking statutory assessments to determine the best options and resources available on a case-by-case basis.

Qualification – Essential

• GCSE Grade (or equivalent) in English Language and Mathematics.
li>NVQ, Diploma, relevant degree or relevant experience
• Advanced –Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, Social Media and CRM.

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Experience Requirements - Criteria to be Evaluated at the Shortlisting Stage.

< i>Ability and willingness to participate in a rota system for the Emergency Out-of-Hours Housing Service, if required.
• Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
• Able to visit clients Borough-wide and outside the Borough, if required.
• Experience working in a front-facing team interviewing and assessing clients with a need for assistance.
• Experience in case work and the application of case work management systems.
• Experience of effective multi-disciplinary working.
• Experience of working on defined operational projects, working to tight deadlines and objectives with minimum supervision.
• Have an excellent working knowledge (or demonstrate the ability to have or acquire) of all elements of housing needs and housing advice.
• Knowledge of homelessness prevention, property allocation and choice-based lettings.
• To have a comprehensive and cross-cutting understanding of relevant policy and strategy areas.
• Ability to handle conflict or potential conflict situations with clients who may be distressed or dissatisfied.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills with the ability to challenge appropriately.
• Ability to build and maintain a thorough working knowledge of using data and case management systems.
• Proven ability to work with several software applications in conjunction, and proficiency in office ICT tools and
• database use.

Essential Compliance Requirements

• 3 Years References
• Enhanced DBS
• A pre-engagement screening is mandatory for this role. Please be prepared for this additional step in the application process.

Diamond Blaque Group, a leading provider in the public sector, is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. Our organisation is deeply committed to fostering an environment of equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace.

• Provide expert advice and information to clients on a range of services and support options.
li>Manage and resolve complex queries and issues promptly and effectively.
• Collaborate with team members and other departments to improve service processes.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of client interactions and outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with relevant policies, procedures, and regulations.

• Proven experience in an advice and information role, preferably within a local government setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse audiences.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency in using relevant IT systems and software.