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Merrifield Consultants are supporting a fantastic charity for an exciting opportunity that has arisen for a Senior HR Advisor (Operational) to join a fast-paced and people-focused organisation. Reporting to the HR Business Partner, you will provide expert advice across all areas of employee relations and HR operations. You'll play a key role in supporting managers, driving process improvements, and ensuring compliance with HR best practice and employment legislation. Details: Job: Senior HR Advisor Salary: 20 - 22 per hour Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week Location: London (hybrid after 1st month) Contract type: Temporary (potential temp to perm) Length: 3 months initially Start: ASAP Key Responsibilities: Deliver a high-quality, professional HR advisory service to managers and employees across the organisation. Lead on end-to-end case management, including absence, performance, disciplinary, grievance, and probation. Provide expert guidance on HR policies, procedures, and terms and conditions of employment. Build effective working relationships with stakeholders to resolve people challenges and drive best practice. Line manage and develop an HR Assistant, providing regular feedback and support. Work with the HR Systems & Compliance team to produce accurate management information and reports. Oversee HR operations such as contract changes, leavers, and right-to-work compliance. Contribute to HR policy reviews, training delivery, and continuous improvement initiatives. Support HR projects aligned to the organisation's people strategy and operational goals. Skills & Experience Required: CIPD qualification (or working towards). Proven experience managing complex ER cases in a fast-paced environment. Strong understanding of employment law, HR policies, and compliance. Excellent relationship management and communication skills. Ability to work independently, prioritise workload, and manage multiple cases. Confident using HR systems and Microsoft Office (particularly Excel and Word). Experience leading or mentoring junior HR team members. This role is ideal for an experienced HR professional looking to take ownership of complex ER cases and contribute to strategic HR projects within a collaborative and supportive environment. We are committed to ethical recruitment practices and creating an inclusive recruitment process. We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from diverse and minority communities. We believe that a diverse workforce is key to creating innovation and driving meaningful impact. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

Merrifield Consultants are delighted to be partnering with a leading UK health charity to recruit a part-time People Policy Partner. This is a super exciting opportunity for someone who lives and breathes great people practice and wants to shape policy that genuinely makes workplaces better. Role Summary You'll lead the creation, refresh and roll-out of people policies that are clear, inclusive and compliant and work closely with colleagues across the charity to make sure policies land well and reflect the organisation's values. You'll also develop toolkits, guides and resources that make life easier for people managers and employees alike. The Details Job title: People Policy Partner Salary: 40,000- 45,000 (FTE), depending on experience Contract: Part-time, 17.5 hours per week Location: Hybrid - with occasional travel to the charity's UK offices Responsibilities Lead the design, development and implementation of people policies and supporting resources (e.g. toolkits, videos, flowcharts). Carry out research and benchmarking to ensure all policies are legally compliant, inclusive and future-proof. Ensure all policies are accessible, user-friendly and reflective of organisational culture and values. Collaborate with key stakeholders including People Services, staff networks, managers and internal forums. Present and socialise new policies through training sessions, presentations and internal communications. Audit existing policies to identify gaps, inconsistencies and opportunities for improvement. Develop and maintain an action plan for ongoing review, updates and implementation. Promote and embed the organisation's values, commitments and safeguarding culture. Complete all required training and support wider organisational activity where needed. Person Specification Experience & Knowledge Proven experience developing and implementing a broad range of people policies. Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice. In-depth understanding of the Equality Act, disability inclusion and intersectionality, with the ability to move beyond basic compliance. Qualifications CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent experience). Skills Excellent communication and stakeholder-engagement skills. Brilliant attention to detail and a commitment to quality and accuracy. Confident presenter with strong facilitation and training delivery skills. Solution-focused mindset with a continuous improvement approach. Ability to work autonomously and juggle competing priorities. Desirable Experience within the charity or health sectors. If this sounds like your kind of challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today via Merrifield Consultants and help shape impactful, people-centred policy for a national health charity. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

Employee Relations and Change Specialist Salary: 52,528- 55,155 Contract: FTC until 31st March 2027 Location: Hybrid with travel to London and various office locations in UK Merrifield Consultants are working with a national charity to recruit an Employee Relations and Change Specialist. The role sits within a People and Culture team that supports staff and volunteers across several UK sites. The role You will manage a mixed employee relations caseload, guide managers through informal and formal processes, lead investigations and help secure fair and timely outcomes. You will also support the delivery of organisational change, including consultation, communication and the operational steps linked to redeployment, trial periods and redundancy. Regular weekly travel is required in line with operational needs. Key responsibilities Manage informal and formal employee relations cases Provide clear advice to managers on complex issues Lead investigations in line with policy and good practice Coach managers to strengthen people management Support consultation and all operational stages of change activity Keep accurate and compliant records Promote organisational values and good safeguarding practice Carry out reasonable duties linked to the role Person Specification Strong employee relations background with experience of complex cases Experience supporting organisational change programmes Good understanding of the Equality Act and inclusive practice Sound knowledge of UK employment law and its practical application CIPD Level 7 or equivalent Coaching and mediation qualifications Excellent communication and influencing skills Confident handling conflict and managing resistance Able to work with ambiguity and manage varied priorities Solutions-focused, organised and able to work independently Desirable Experience in the charity or health sectors To discuss the role or request further details, please contact Merrifield Consultants. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

Merrifield Consultants are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a leading national charity, seeking a proactive and personable Membership Executive. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys building partnerships, and is eager to make a positive impact on workplace practices. As a Membership Executive, you will play a key role in expanding the charity's employer membership network, helping businesses across the UK strengthen their approach to diversity and inclusion. This is a unique chance to work closely with HR and D&I leaders and contribute to meaningful change in the workplace. Job Title: Account Executive Organisation: National Charity Location: Central London, with flexible hybrid working Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent Salary: 32,682 per annum plus excellent benefits Key Responsibilities Work with the Head of Client Services and Director to develop and deliver the new business strategy for membership growth Research, identify and connect with prospective member organisations, introducing them to the programme and its benefits Make appropriate approaches to businesses in order to secure new business meetings Deliver high quality pitches, both to individual organisations and groups of prospective clients - both face to face and virtually Engage with potential members from first contact through to joining, ensuring a smooth onboarding process. Work with the Communications team to market proposition, and deliver engaging communications Attend industry events to increase understanding, and network Work with colleagues to ensure smooth onboarding of new members, including setting up new clients on the system, preparing and sending out welcome packs and arranging introductory meetings Ensure the database is fully utilised, and all information accurately recorded Support current members with tailored strategies to increase their involvement and utilisation of resources. Share best practices and provide guidance on workplace inclusivity, often collaborating directly with HR and D&I teams. Help to develop and deliver engaging presentations and materials to showcase the forum's offerings. What We are Looking For Experience in new business or partnership development, with a strong record of reaching targets. Skilled at building relationships and engaging with a range of stakeholders. Strong organisational skills, able to manage records and timelines efficiently. Comfortable with basic marketing and social media to support outreach. Confident communicator and presenter, able to bring ideas to life for a variety of audiences. Passion for working within the Charity Sector. If you are looking to take your relationship-building skills into a purpose-driven role, we would love to hear from you. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

Merrifield Consultants are delighted to be partnering with an International Legal Membership Organisation to recruit a Communications Assistant. This role sits within a high-profile programme focused on media freedom and international human rights, offering a rare chance to support a distinguished panel of legal experts whose work shapes global standards. If you're passionate about impactful communications and want to contribute to meaningful change, this is a seriously exciting opportunity. The Details Job title: Communications Assistant Salary: 32,000 (FTE) Contract: Part-time, 3 days a week for 24 months Location: Hybrid, 1 day a week in the office. May need to travel for events with overnight stay Responsibilities Communications strategy: Support on developing a clear and engaging communications strategy (in collaboration with senior team members) to amplify the work and impact. Event coordination & promotion: Support the planning, promotion, and smooth delivery of events, working closely with project staff and assisting with on-the-day coordination when required. Website management: Liaise with the internal web team to keep online content updated, accurate, and reflective of the Panel's latest work and outputs. Email communications: Draft regular stakeholder updates and contribute monthly content to partner communications channels. Social media management: Take the lead on managing the Panel's social media presence-including X and YouTube-and collaborate with the press office to align messaging with wider organisational communications. Press releases & public statements: Draft press releases, media statements, and other public-facing materials to highlight the Panel's work. Media engagement: Build relationships with journalists, respond to media enquiries, and occasionally pitch or draft opinion pieces on behalf of the Panel. General administration: Provide communications-related administrative support, maintain organised records, and ensure effective documentation practices. Broader communications support: Contribute to wider communications projects related to media freedom across the organisation where relevant. Compliance: Follow internal policies, procedures, and quality standards at all times, acting in the best interests of colleagues, partners, and stakeholders. Essential High level stakeholder management experience Communications experience within NGO or Human Rights Organisation Discretion and experience in handling sensitive information Excellent communications skills at senior level within a multi-national environment Ability to think creatively and generate project ideas Desirable Communications related qualification knowledge of an additional language, ideally Spanish If this sounds like your kind of challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today via Merrifield Consultants We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

Merrifield Consultants are supporting a national charity to recruit an experienced iTrent Development Specialist . This role is ideal for someone with strong iTrent configuration experience who can improve how the system supports colleagues across the charity. About the role You will take ownership of developing, configuring and improving iTrent modules across recruitment, onboarding, absence and other core HR processes. The role includes testing changes, resolving system issues, managing upgrades, maintaining accurate data and ensuring that access and permissions are set correctly. You will also produce clear guidance and support colleagues so the system is easy to use and reliable. iTrent Development Specialist Contract: Fixed Term until March 2027 Salary: 55,000 (London) or 52,500 (Northern England office) - pro rata for 17.5 hours per week Hours: Part time, 17.5 hours per week Working pattern: Hybrid (London or the charity's Northern England office). Remote working is available, with occasional travel between both sites. Start date: January/February 2026 Key responsibilities Configure and improve iTrent modules Build and refine workflows, access rules and security settings Carry out structured testing before changes go live Troubleshoot issues and liaise with MHR when required Manage upgrades and regular system administration Produce user guides, process notes and documentation Support colleagues to use iTrent confidently and adopt new processes Maintain strong data quality, GDPR compliance and audit readiness What we are looking for Strong hands-on experience configuring and developing iTrent Good understanding of workflows, access, security and data governance Knowledge of GDPR, data quality and audit requirements Understanding of HR processes and how they translate into system design Experience working in a charity, health or public-sector environment, or similar context Able to explain system changes clearly to non-technical colleagues If you would like a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Akash at Merrifield Consultants. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

Senior Fundraising Events Officer 30,000 to 34,000 per year Hybrid (home based with two days a week in Hampshire) Merrifield Consultants are delighted to be partnering with a national health charity to recruit a Senior Fundraising Events Officer to join its growing fundraising team. The organisation supports people affected by long-term health conditions across the UK, helping them live better and more independent lives. As a Senior Fundraising Events Officer, you will be part of a supportive and forward-looking fundraising team that has seen strong year-on-year growth in events income. The programme is well organised and performing well, but there's plenty of scope to test new ideas, refresh supporter journeys and build on recent success. Reporting to the Challenge Events Fundraising Manager, you will deliver a varied calendar of charity-place runs and virtual challenges, including the London Landmarks, Great North and Cardiff Half Marathons. You'll manage budgets, logistics and marketing, work with suppliers, and ensure every participant has a positive, well-supported experience. You will also line-manage and mentor a junior team member, helping to develop their skills and keep the team's delivery standards high. Main responsibilities Lead the planning, management and delivery of a programme of fundraising and challenge events throughout the year. Oversee event budgets, monitoring costs and ensuring income targets are achieved. Line manage, coach and support a Fundraising Assistant to help them develop and succeed. Develop and deliver marketing and recruitment plans to maximise participation and income. Provide excellent supporter care to ensure participants feel recognised and motivated. Build and maintain positive relationships with suppliers, agencies and partners. Ensure all events meet health, safety and risk requirements. Evaluate event performance and report on results to improve future activity. Work closely with colleagues across fundraising and communications for joined-up campaigns. What You will Bring At least two years' experience in fundraising or events. Proven success delivering challenge or community events and meeting income targets. Strong project management skills with the ability to manage several events at once. Experience of line management or mentoring. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Confident managing budgets and suppliers. A creative, organised and proactive approach with attention to detail. Experience using Beacon or another fundraising database is helpful but not essential. For more information, please contact Merrifield Consultants. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

Merrifield Consultants is thrilled to partner with DEBRA to find their new Trust Fundraising Manager to lead and grow our trust and foundation income. The role will work closely with the Deputy Director of Fundraising to manage and expand trust fundraising activity across the organisation, contributing to strategic development and income growth. Job Title: Trust Fundraising Manager Organisation: DEBRA Salary: 40,000 - 45,000 Contract: Full time Location: Bracknell office or Edinburgh office Flexible working: 3 days in the office Closing date: Friday 5th December 2025 Required: CV and Cover Letter DEBRA is the national charity supporting individuals and families affected by epidermolysis bullosa (EB), a rare and incredibly painful genetic skin condition in which the skin and internal linings blister and tear at the slightest friction. EB can be life-limiting, debilitating, and emotionally exhausting for those who live with it, often requiring constant care, clinical interventions, and specialist support. Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement a trust fundraising strategy to meet income targets. Research, write, and submit compelling funding applications to trusts and foundations. Manage a portfolio of existing funders, ensuring timely reporting and stewardship. Monitor grant performance and ensure compliance with funder requirements. Collaborate with programme and finance teams to gather project information and impact data. Maintain accurate records using the organisation's CRM/database ( Access Evo CRM ). Represent the organisation externally, building relationships with funders and partners. Experience and Skills: Proven experience in trust fundraising (or commercial equivalent), with a track record of securing grants. Strong bid writing skills with the ability to tailor proposals to different audiences. Excellent project management and organisational skills. Ability to analyse financial and impact data for reporting purposes. Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills. Willingness to travel nationally and attend in-person meetings/events quarterly. This is a fantastic role for an experienced Trust Fundraiser to join a high-performing fundraising team with some big ambitions in place. To find out more and apply for the role, please contact Stuart Milliner from Merrifield Consultants. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

Merrifield Consultants is delighted to partner with the amazing Nordoff and Robbins to find a new Partnerships Account Manager to join a high-performing and innovative partnerships team to deliver account management and develop new partnerships. You will have the opportunity to shape, and account manage partnerships with world and industry leading companies, bringing together the unique offerings of the charity to deliver high income and innovative partnerships. Job Title: Corporate Partnerships Manager Organisation: Children's charity Salary: 44,000 - 45,500 Location: London, Hybrid working Working pattern: Hybrid, two days in the office Contract: Permanent, Full-time Closing date: Sunday 21st September 2025 Required: CV and Cover Letter Job Responsibilities: Managing the implementation of the teams account management strategy and plans ensuring the provision of excellent stewardship and customer service to corporate partners Maximise growth opportunities for their current partnerships and event sponsors, to ensure ongoing income and support for the charity. Support the Head of Partnerships to deliver the partnerships fundraising annual income and expenditure budget contributing towards the overall fundraising target for the charity. Act as the lead with existing corporate partnerships, ensuring corporate supports are stewarded appropriately, resulting in profitable long-term partnerships Create innovative partnership growth opportunities for current partnerships, drawing on expertise in the team and with senior stakeholders. Maintain accurate forecast short, mid and long-term corporate income. Ensure all activity is regularly recorded on the charity database and spreadsheets to ensure monthly KPI's and ongoing progress reports are accurate. Skills and Experience: Experience and knowledge of Corporate Fundraising or applicable commercial background skills Ability and experience in preparing presentations Ability to tackle complex issues and work with others to formulate contractual agreements, fundraising plans, communications campaigns, and overarching account plans. Ability to plan, deliver and present confidently at partner meetings and events. Excellent organisational skills and ability to work across different teams. Confidence to speak across a broad range of donors and supporters. This role is perfect for an experienced person with a gift to maximise relationships with corporate partners and can identify new and exciting partners for the future. You'll join an amazing charity that puts their employees first, in an enjoyable and high performing environment. To find out more and to apply for the role, please contact Stuart Milliner from Merrifield Consultants. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.