Help make a difference through world-class medical research
A purpose-led independent charitable foundation funding exceptional medical research into underfunded and emerging areas of health, where investment can make the biggest impact. As the organisation delivers an ambitious strategy through to 2029, they are looking for an experienced HR professional to help embed best practice and technical excellence across the HR function.
About the role
Reporting to the Director of Finance & HR, you’ll work closely with the HR Operations Manager and HR Officer on a range of technical and improvement-focused projects, including:
Reviewing and updating employment contracts, offer letters and associated HR documentation, including managing any required consultation and implementation.
Providing guidance on employment law, including the Employment Rights Act 2025 and requirements relating to trade unions.
Developing consistent approaches to recruitment assessment, including equality impact considerations.
Standardising job descriptions and creating a role equivalency structure to support talent retention.
Developing guidance around DBS checks and sensitive employee information.
Reviewing policies and agreements for volunteers and student placements.
Supporting the procurement and specification of learning and development, including leadership training.
Undertaking wider HR projects and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
About you
You’ll be an experienced in-house HR professional with strong technical expertise and a practical approach to improving HR processes and documentation. You’ll have:
CIPD Level 5 or Level 7 qualification.
Significant experience in a senior HR role.
Strong knowledge of employment law, HR best practice, standard employment policies and EDI.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex HR matters clearly.
The confidence to work autonomously, manage competing priorities and handle sensitive information with discretion.
Excellent Microsoft Word skills and good working knowledge of Excel, Teams and SharePoint.
Charity-sector HR experience would be advantageous.
The Terms
The salary is £55,000 FTE, pro rata for a 0.4 FTE, six-month fixed-term contract.
The role offers genuine flexibility around when hours are worked, provided they are on weekdays. The organisation is open to two full days, four half-days or another agreed pattern. At least 50% of working hours will be office-based with the HR team in central London, Monday to Thursday, with the remaining hours able to be worked remotely.
Benefits include:
30 days' holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata)
Double-matched pension contributions, up to 12% employer contribution
Life insurance at 4x salary
Wellbeing support and a flexible working culture
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The organisation believes diversity drives creativity and innovation and is committed to equality of opportunity, fairness and inclusion. Applications are welcomed from people of all backgrounds.
If you’re an experienced HR professional looking for a flexible, project-focused role where your technical expertise can make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.
This vacancy will close for applications with Ten2Two on the 30th September.
Interviews are planned for 19, 20 and 22 October, with a November 2026 start preferred.
*Full time equivalent – actual salary will depend on hours worked
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