collaborate recruitment
Flackwell Heath, Buckinghamshire
HR MANAGER: We are looking for an experienced, people-focused HR Manager to lead the day-to-day HR and recruitment activities within a growing organisation. This is a standalone HR position and therefore very hands-on, so will be suited to someone who can combine strong HR knowledge with a practical, approachable style. You will work closely with employees, managers and the senior leadership team, providing advice, managing employee relations and helping to develop a positive and engaging workplace culture. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE HR MANAGER: Manage the full employee lifecycle from recruitment and onboarding through to performance management and leavers / exit interviews and other associated ER activities. Manage employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, redundancies, absence and performance issues. Develop and maintain HR policies, processes and procedures. Lead and support recruitment, including job descriptions, interviews, offers and onboarding and inductions. Manage performance reviews and appraisal processes. Support learning, development and training initiatives. Monitor employee engagement, retention, wellbeing and workplace culture. Ensure compliance with employment legislation and HR best practice. Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and HR systems. Produce HR reports and provide people-related insight to senior management. Work closely with payroll and finance to ensure accurate employee information. Support reward, benefits, workforce planning and wider HR projects. THE IDEAL HR MANAGER: The HR Manager will be people focused, with proven experience as an HR Manager, or have worked in a similar HR leadership role, with strong knowledge of employment legislation and employee relations. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Experience of working with and advising managers and senior leaders. Strong organisational and problem-solving skills. The confidence to handle challenging and sensitive situations. A proactive, practical and solutions-focused approach. High levels of discretion, integrity and professionalism. Strong knowledge of HR systems and Microsoft Office / Google Workspace. Up to date knowledge of HR legislation and best practice, as well as confidence to handle changing UK and European legislation as it arises. Previous Payroll experience would be ideal, as this will sit within the HR manager s remit. CIPD qualification or equivalent is essential, as is experience of working within a fast-paced or growing organisation. The ideal HR Manager will be approachable, supportive and people-focused, but also commercially aware and confident making decisions and working with colleagues, to get the best out of their teams and individuals across the business. You should be comfortable working independently, managing multiple priorities and providing practical HR solutions across the business. WHAT S ON OFFER: Competitive basic salary Company bonus scheme Generous 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays Company pension scheme Hybrid work arrangement Free onsite parking Additional benefits to be discussed during application process For more information about this position, or to apply, please contact Joy Bruce at Collaborate Recruitment.
HR MANAGER: We are looking for an experienced, people-focused HR Manager to lead the day-to-day HR and recruitment activities within a growing organisation. This is a standalone HR position and therefore very hands-on, so will be suited to someone who can combine strong HR knowledge with a practical, approachable style. You will work closely with employees, managers and the senior leadership team, providing advice, managing employee relations and helping to develop a positive and engaging workplace culture. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE HR MANAGER: Manage the full employee lifecycle from recruitment and onboarding through to performance management and leavers / exit interviews and other associated ER activities. Manage employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, redundancies, absence and performance issues. Develop and maintain HR policies, processes and procedures. Lead and support recruitment, including job descriptions, interviews, offers and onboarding and inductions. Manage performance reviews and appraisal processes. Support learning, development and training initiatives. Monitor employee engagement, retention, wellbeing and workplace culture. Ensure compliance with employment legislation and HR best practice. Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and HR systems. Produce HR reports and provide people-related insight to senior management. Work closely with payroll and finance to ensure accurate employee information. Support reward, benefits, workforce planning and wider HR projects. THE IDEAL HR MANAGER: The HR Manager will be people focused, with proven experience as an HR Manager, or have worked in a similar HR leadership role, with strong knowledge of employment legislation and employee relations. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Experience of working with and advising managers and senior leaders. Strong organisational and problem-solving skills. The confidence to handle challenging and sensitive situations. A proactive, practical and solutions-focused approach. High levels of discretion, integrity and professionalism. Strong knowledge of HR systems and Microsoft Office / Google Workspace. Up to date knowledge of HR legislation and best practice, as well as confidence to handle changing UK and European legislation as it arises. Previous Payroll experience would be ideal, as this will sit within the HR manager s remit. CIPD qualification or equivalent is essential, as is experience of working within a fast-paced or growing organisation. The ideal HR Manager will be approachable, supportive and people-focused, but also commercially aware and confident making decisions and working with colleagues, to get the best out of their teams and individuals across the business. You should be comfortable working independently, managing multiple priorities and providing practical HR solutions across the business. WHAT S ON OFFER: Competitive basic salary Company bonus scheme Generous 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays Company pension scheme Hybrid work arrangement Free onsite parking Additional benefits to be discussed during application process For more information about this position, or to apply, please contact Joy Bruce at Collaborate Recruitment.
collaborate recruitment
Leadership Development Facilitator Coach Learning & Development We are working in partnership with Shape Talent , an award-winning leadership development, talent acceleration and gender equity consultancy. Shape Talent works with blue-chip organisations across the UK, Europe and internationally to strengthen leadership capability, accelerate diverse talent and remove barriers to career progression. We are seeking an experienced Leadership Development Consultant / Facilitator to join their small, growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished leadership development professional with a strong background in corporate facilitation and coaching, who enjoys working with senior and aspiring leaders within large, complex and international organisations. The role focuses on designing and delivering impactful leadership development programmes, coaching and behavioural change interventions. You will also contribute to client relationships, business development and the evolution of innovative leadership solutions, including those addressing the changing demands of leadership in the AI era. Key Responsibilities Programme design and delivery: Design and facilitate leadership development programmes, workshops and behavioural change interventions for senior and emerging leaders, predominantly virtually, with some face-to-face delivery. Group and individual coaching: Facilitate group coaching and provide one-to-one coaching, mentoring and development support, helping individuals maximise their leadership impact and career progression. Development planning: Work with participants and their line managers to create structured development plans, identifying experiences and opportunities to accelerate progression. Client management: Lead client projects or programme workstreams, acting as the primary client contact and coordinating delivery with the Operations Lead and wider team. Client relationships and business development: Build trusted relationships, contribute to proposals and client meetings, and identify opportunities for programme extensions and further organisational development work. Programme development: Help shape and evolve innovative leadership solutions, keeping the consultancy's offering relevant to changing organisational needs. Market awareness: Keep abreast of developments in leadership, behavioural science, learning technologies and AI, contributing ideas to strengthen the consultancy's proposition. The Ideal Candidate We are looking for a commercially astute leadership development professional with excellent facilitation and coaching skills and the credibility to engage confidently with senior corporate audiences. You will ideally bring: Extensive leadership development and learning design experience, gained at Head of Learning & Development level within a large organisation or at senior level within a leadership or organisational development consultancy. A strong track record of designing and delivering leadership development and behavioural change programmes for senior audiences. A thorough understanding of leadership capability, talent development and career progression within complex organisations. Experience facilitating leadership workshops, group coaching and development programmes, both virtually and face-to-face. Experience of individual coaching, mentoring, 360-degree feedback and career development support. An accredited coaching qualification (ACC, PCC or equivalent), with a minimum of 200 coaching hours. Strong commercial awareness and experience managing client relationships, ideally within consultancy or professional services. Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the confidence to engage and present to senior executives and stakeholders. An evidence-based approach, supported by an understanding of behavioural science, organisational psychology and effective learning methodologies. Strong project management, organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple client programmes. Proven experience working remotely and using Microsoft Teams or similar platforms to deliver engaging virtual sessions and collaborate effectively. Cultural awareness and adaptability, with experience working across different organisations and international environments. The ability to navigate ambiguity, exercise sound professional judgement and work independently with initiative. Desirable Experience Designing and delivering women's leadership development programmes, with an understanding of the barriers women face in progressing into senior leadership. Experience supporting large-scale AI adoption or transformation, particularly its implications for leadership capability, organisational culture and the future of work. Familiarity with AI-enabled learning tools and blended learning solutions. Salary and Benefits Salary: £75,000 FTE, pro rata (£45,000 for three days per week). Hours: Part-time, three days per week, with flexible hours to be agreed. Holiday: 25 days annual leave pro rata (15 days for three days per week). Additional day off for your birthday. Fully remote working, with candidates required to be UK-based and able to travel to central London periodically. Occasional UK and international travel for client engagements and programme delivery.Enhanced benefits, including health and wellbeing perks, discounted services/memberships and volunteer days. Application Process This vacancy is being managed exclusively by Collaborate Recruitment on behalf of Shape Talent. All applications, including CVs and supporting information, should be submitted directly to Collaborate Recruitment to ensure a smooth and timely recruitment process.
Leadership Development Facilitator Coach Learning & Development We are working in partnership with Shape Talent , an award-winning leadership development, talent acceleration and gender equity consultancy. Shape Talent works with blue-chip organisations across the UK, Europe and internationally to strengthen leadership capability, accelerate diverse talent and remove barriers to career progression. We are seeking an experienced Leadership Development Consultant / Facilitator to join their small, growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished leadership development professional with a strong background in corporate facilitation and coaching, who enjoys working with senior and aspiring leaders within large, complex and international organisations. The role focuses on designing and delivering impactful leadership development programmes, coaching and behavioural change interventions. You will also contribute to client relationships, business development and the evolution of innovative leadership solutions, including those addressing the changing demands of leadership in the AI era. Key Responsibilities Programme design and delivery: Design and facilitate leadership development programmes, workshops and behavioural change interventions for senior and emerging leaders, predominantly virtually, with some face-to-face delivery. Group and individual coaching: Facilitate group coaching and provide one-to-one coaching, mentoring and development support, helping individuals maximise their leadership impact and career progression. Development planning: Work with participants and their line managers to create structured development plans, identifying experiences and opportunities to accelerate progression. Client management: Lead client projects or programme workstreams, acting as the primary client contact and coordinating delivery with the Operations Lead and wider team. Client relationships and business development: Build trusted relationships, contribute to proposals and client meetings, and identify opportunities for programme extensions and further organisational development work. Programme development: Help shape and evolve innovative leadership solutions, keeping the consultancy's offering relevant to changing organisational needs. Market awareness: Keep abreast of developments in leadership, behavioural science, learning technologies and AI, contributing ideas to strengthen the consultancy's proposition. The Ideal Candidate We are looking for a commercially astute leadership development professional with excellent facilitation and coaching skills and the credibility to engage confidently with senior corporate audiences. You will ideally bring: Extensive leadership development and learning design experience, gained at Head of Learning & Development level within a large organisation or at senior level within a leadership or organisational development consultancy. A strong track record of designing and delivering leadership development and behavioural change programmes for senior audiences. A thorough understanding of leadership capability, talent development and career progression within complex organisations. Experience facilitating leadership workshops, group coaching and development programmes, both virtually and face-to-face. Experience of individual coaching, mentoring, 360-degree feedback and career development support. An accredited coaching qualification (ACC, PCC or equivalent), with a minimum of 200 coaching hours. Strong commercial awareness and experience managing client relationships, ideally within consultancy or professional services. Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the confidence to engage and present to senior executives and stakeholders. An evidence-based approach, supported by an understanding of behavioural science, organisational psychology and effective learning methodologies. Strong project management, organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple client programmes. Proven experience working remotely and using Microsoft Teams or similar platforms to deliver engaging virtual sessions and collaborate effectively. Cultural awareness and adaptability, with experience working across different organisations and international environments. The ability to navigate ambiguity, exercise sound professional judgement and work independently with initiative. Desirable Experience Designing and delivering women's leadership development programmes, with an understanding of the barriers women face in progressing into senior leadership. Experience supporting large-scale AI adoption or transformation, particularly its implications for leadership capability, organisational culture and the future of work. Familiarity with AI-enabled learning tools and blended learning solutions. Salary and Benefits Salary: £75,000 FTE, pro rata (£45,000 for three days per week). Hours: Part-time, three days per week, with flexible hours to be agreed. Holiday: 25 days annual leave pro rata (15 days for three days per week). Additional day off for your birthday. Fully remote working, with candidates required to be UK-based and able to travel to central London periodically. Occasional UK and international travel for client engagements and programme delivery.Enhanced benefits, including health and wellbeing perks, discounted services/memberships and volunteer days. Application Process This vacancy is being managed exclusively by Collaborate Recruitment on behalf of Shape Talent. All applications, including CVs and supporting information, should be submitted directly to Collaborate Recruitment to ensure a smooth and timely recruitment process.
