Contract: 6-month fixed term contract Hours: 28 hours per week over 4 days Salary: £29,500 - £34,000 per annum (pro rata for part time) Location: Burford, Oxfordshire or Radcliffe Greater Manchester, hybrid working with a minimum of two days per week in the office Closing date: 21 July 2026 Interview dates: Interviews will be arranged as applications are received Are you passionate about supporting people and creating positive workplace experiences? We're looking for a People & Culture Advisor to join our People & Culture team at Blue Cross on a 6 month fixed term basis. This is a varied and rewarding role where you'll work closely with managers and colleagues across the organisation, providing practical advice, guidance and support on a wide range of people matters, while helping us continue to build an inclusive and collaborative One Blue Cross culture. More about the role Are you an experienced HR professional with a strong background in Employee Relations? We're looking for a People & Culture Advisor to join our People & Culture team at Blue Cross on a 6 month fixed term contract. This is a varied and rewarding role where you'll work closely with managers and colleagues across the organisation, providing practical advice, guidance and support on a wide range of people matters. A key focus of the role will be supporting managers through Employee Relations matters, helping them navigate both informal and formal processes confidently and consistently. We're looking for someone who can quickly build effective relationships, work independently and confidently manage a varied caseload, making this an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional looking to make an immediate impact. About you You'll be an experienced HR professional with strong Employee Relations knowledge and the confidence to advise managers through a wide range of people matters. You'll be comfortable handling both informal and formal cases and able to provide practical, balanced advice that supports positive outcomes while ensuring compliance with policy and employment legislation. You'll have excellent communication and relationship-building skills, enabling you to influence, challenge and support managers effectively. You'll be highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities and comfortable working independently while collaborating as part of a wider team. Most importantly, you'll be someone who enjoys helping managers navigate complex people issues and is able to quickly establish credibility and trust within a busy operational environment. Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Experience Previous experience of working in HR, gained throughout the employee life cycle Significant experience of advising and coaching managers through formal and informal Employee Relations cases, including sickness absence, grievance, disciplinary and capability matters Experience of advising managers through formal and informal Employee Relations cases including sickness absence, grievance, disciplinary and capability Confident in dealing with numbers and experience of analysing and reporting data Excellent interpersonal skills and customer-facing skills Strong communication skills, both written and verbal Good attention to detail Great administration skills A proven track record of prioritising and organising work and projects within a busy and multi-functioning role IT literate with MS Office, web-based platforms, and databases The ability to demonstrate, understand and apply our Blue Cross values Desirable Qualifications, Skills, and Experience CIPD Level 3 Experience of working with volunteers in a HR environment Experience of managing projects and development programmes An understanding of the demands of the voluntary sector How to apply Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. Blue Cross benefits Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make the difference that we do today. In return, Blue Cross wants to ensure we provide you with the best working environment we can. We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to make sure you are. Our generous benefits package includes: Full time equivalent of 38 days holiday rising to 43 with service (including Bank Holidays) Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support Free access to GP via MetLife- 24/7 GP services, private prescriptions and more for you and your family Health cash plan Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution Professional fees paid with Continuing Professional Development and personal development support. Life assurance 20% discount on Pet Plan pet insurance Enhanced family friendly policies Recognition scheme Annual volunteer days Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers To read more about the benefits Blue Cross has to offer, please visit the 'why work for us' page on our website.
Jul 09, 2026
Full time
Contract: 6-month fixed term contract Hours: 28 hours per week over 4 days Salary: £29,500 - £34,000 per annum (pro rata for part time) Location: Burford, Oxfordshire or Radcliffe Greater Manchester, hybrid working with a minimum of two days per week in the office Closing date: 21 July 2026 Interview dates: Interviews will be arranged as applications are received Are you passionate about supporting people and creating positive workplace experiences? We're looking for a People & Culture Advisor to join our People & Culture team at Blue Cross on a 6 month fixed term basis. This is a varied and rewarding role where you'll work closely with managers and colleagues across the organisation, providing practical advice, guidance and support on a wide range of people matters, while helping us continue to build an inclusive and collaborative One Blue Cross culture. More about the role Are you an experienced HR professional with a strong background in Employee Relations? We're looking for a People & Culture Advisor to join our People & Culture team at Blue Cross on a 6 month fixed term contract. This is a varied and rewarding role where you'll work closely with managers and colleagues across the organisation, providing practical advice, guidance and support on a wide range of people matters. A key focus of the role will be supporting managers through Employee Relations matters, helping them navigate both informal and formal processes confidently and consistently. We're looking for someone who can quickly build effective relationships, work independently and confidently manage a varied caseload, making this an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional looking to make an immediate impact. About you You'll be an experienced HR professional with strong Employee Relations knowledge and the confidence to advise managers through a wide range of people matters. You'll be comfortable handling both informal and formal cases and able to provide practical, balanced advice that supports positive outcomes while ensuring compliance with policy and employment legislation. You'll have excellent communication and relationship-building skills, enabling you to influence, challenge and support managers effectively. You'll be highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities and comfortable working independently while collaborating as part of a wider team. Most importantly, you'll be someone who enjoys helping managers navigate complex people issues and is able to quickly establish credibility and trust within a busy operational environment. Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Experience Previous experience of working in HR, gained throughout the employee life cycle Significant experience of advising and coaching managers through formal and informal Employee Relations cases, including sickness absence, grievance, disciplinary and capability matters Experience of advising managers through formal and informal Employee Relations cases including sickness absence, grievance, disciplinary and capability Confident in dealing with numbers and experience of analysing and reporting data Excellent interpersonal skills and customer-facing skills Strong communication skills, both written and verbal Good attention to detail Great administration skills A proven track record of prioritising and organising work and projects within a busy and multi-functioning role IT literate with MS Office, web-based platforms, and databases The ability to demonstrate, understand and apply our Blue Cross values Desirable Qualifications, Skills, and Experience CIPD Level 3 Experience of working with volunteers in a HR environment Experience of managing projects and development programmes An understanding of the demands of the voluntary sector How to apply Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. Blue Cross benefits Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make the difference that we do today. In return, Blue Cross wants to ensure we provide you with the best working environment we can. We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to make sure you are. Our generous benefits package includes: Full time equivalent of 38 days holiday rising to 43 with service (including Bank Holidays) Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support Free access to GP via MetLife- 24/7 GP services, private prescriptions and more for you and your family Health cash plan Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution Professional fees paid with Continuing Professional Development and personal development support. Life assurance 20% discount on Pet Plan pet insurance Enhanced family friendly policies Recognition scheme Annual volunteer days Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers To read more about the benefits Blue Cross has to offer, please visit the 'why work for us' page on our website.
Description Salary: 35,000 - 40,000 plus 3,954 London Weighting Allowance per annum Contract: Permanent, full time Location: Horseferry Road, London (hybrid working with a minimum of two days per week in the office) Closing date: 21 July 2026 Interview dates: 30 & 31 July 2026 Are you an experienced marketer who can turn organisational priorities into compelling campaigns that engage, inspire and deliver measurable results? We're looking for a Marketing Manager to join our Marketing and Communications team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the development and delivery of marketing campaigns that raise awareness of Blue Cross services and support public affairs objectives and wider organisational priorities Working closely with colleagues across the charity and external agency partners, you'll create audience-focused marketing activity that increases awareness, engagement and support for Blue Cross, helping us reach more people and pets when they need us most. More about the role As Marketing Manager, you will be responsible for planning, delivering and evaluating integrated marketing campaigns across a range of channels. You'll work closely with Service and Public Affairs teams to understand objectives, identify target audiences and develop effective activity that delivers against agreed goals. You will manage relationships and work with external agencies, oversee campaign development and delivery, monitor performance and use insight to continuously improve results. Working collaboratively across the Marketing and Communications team, you'll ensure campaigns are aligned to our brand, audience needs and organisational priorities. This role is based at our Horseferry Road office in London with hybrid working arrangements in place. What you will be doing Developing and delivering integrated paid marketing campaigns that support organisational objectives Working with internal stakeholders to understand priorities and translate them into effective marketing plans Work with media, creative and other external agencies Developing campaign briefs and overseeing the creation of marketing assets Identifying and engaging target audiences through effective channel planning Monitoring and optimising campaign performance to maximise impact and return on investment Evaluating campaign outcomes and sharing insights and recommendations Ensuring all activity aligns with Blue Cross brand guidelines Building strong relationships across the organisation and acting as a trusted marketing advisor Keeping up to date with marketing trends and best practice to improve campaign effectiveness About you You will be an experienced marketing professional with a strong track record of delivering successful multi-channel campaigns. You will be confident managing projects from concept to evaluation and comfortable working with a wide range of stakeholders and agency partners. You'll be a strong communicator who can influence, collaborate and build relationships across different teams. Organised and adaptable, you'll be able to manage competing priorities while maintaining a focus on delivering high-quality outcomes.You will bring creativity, commercial awareness and analytical thinking, using insight and data to inform decisions and drive continuous improvement. Essential qualifications, skills, and experience Proven experience delivering multi-channel marketing campaigns, including digital and paid channels Experience developing and implementing marketing plans that achieve agreed objectives Experience working effectively with internal stakeholders and external agencies Strong understanding of brand management and brand consistency Ability to use campaign data and insight to evaluate performance and inform future activity Excellent project management and organisational skills Strong communication, influencing and presentation skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results to deadlines The ability to demonstrate, understand and apply our Blue Cross values Desirable qualifications, skills, and experience Professional marketing qualification (CIM or equivalent) Experience of audience segmentation and campaign optimisation Experience working within the charity or not-for-profit sector Experience supporting public affairs, campaigning or advocacy communications Experience managing marketing budgets Experience using marketing automation, CRM or audience insight tools Selection process Interviews will take place in person at our Horseferry Road office in London on 30 and 31 July 2026. The selection process will include competency-based interview questions and a presentation task. Further details will be provided to shortlisted candidates. How to apply To apply for this role, please submit your application through our careers site and answer the application questions, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of applications. Blue Cross benefits Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make the difference that we do today. In return, Blue Cross wants to ensure we provide you with the best working environment we can. We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to make sure you are. Our generous benefits package includes: Full time equivalent of 38 days holiday rising to 43 with service (including Bank Holidays) Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support Free access to GP via MetLife- 24/7 GP services, private prescriptions and more for you and your family Health cash plan Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution Professional fees paid with Continuing Professional Development and personal development support. Life assurance 20% discount on Pet Plan pet insurance Enhanced family friendly policies Recognition scheme Annual volunteer days Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers To read more about the benefits Blue Cross has to offer, please visit the 'why work for us' page on our website.
Jul 08, 2026
Full time
Description Salary: 35,000 - 40,000 plus 3,954 London Weighting Allowance per annum Contract: Permanent, full time Location: Horseferry Road, London (hybrid working with a minimum of two days per week in the office) Closing date: 21 July 2026 Interview dates: 30 & 31 July 2026 Are you an experienced marketer who can turn organisational priorities into compelling campaigns that engage, inspire and deliver measurable results? We're looking for a Marketing Manager to join our Marketing and Communications team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the development and delivery of marketing campaigns that raise awareness of Blue Cross services and support public affairs objectives and wider organisational priorities Working closely with colleagues across the charity and external agency partners, you'll create audience-focused marketing activity that increases awareness, engagement and support for Blue Cross, helping us reach more people and pets when they need us most. More about the role As Marketing Manager, you will be responsible for planning, delivering and evaluating integrated marketing campaigns across a range of channels. You'll work closely with Service and Public Affairs teams to understand objectives, identify target audiences and develop effective activity that delivers against agreed goals. You will manage relationships and work with external agencies, oversee campaign development and delivery, monitor performance and use insight to continuously improve results. Working collaboratively across the Marketing and Communications team, you'll ensure campaigns are aligned to our brand, audience needs and organisational priorities. This role is based at our Horseferry Road office in London with hybrid working arrangements in place. What you will be doing Developing and delivering integrated paid marketing campaigns that support organisational objectives Working with internal stakeholders to understand priorities and translate them into effective marketing plans Work with media, creative and other external agencies Developing campaign briefs and overseeing the creation of marketing assets Identifying and engaging target audiences through effective channel planning Monitoring and optimising campaign performance to maximise impact and return on investment Evaluating campaign outcomes and sharing insights and recommendations Ensuring all activity aligns with Blue Cross brand guidelines Building strong relationships across the organisation and acting as a trusted marketing advisor Keeping up to date with marketing trends and best practice to improve campaign effectiveness About you You will be an experienced marketing professional with a strong track record of delivering successful multi-channel campaigns. You will be confident managing projects from concept to evaluation and comfortable working with a wide range of stakeholders and agency partners. You'll be a strong communicator who can influence, collaborate and build relationships across different teams. Organised and adaptable, you'll be able to manage competing priorities while maintaining a focus on delivering high-quality outcomes.You will bring creativity, commercial awareness and analytical thinking, using insight and data to inform decisions and drive continuous improvement. Essential qualifications, skills, and experience Proven experience delivering multi-channel marketing campaigns, including digital and paid channels Experience developing and implementing marketing plans that achieve agreed objectives Experience working effectively with internal stakeholders and external agencies Strong understanding of brand management and brand consistency Ability to use campaign data and insight to evaluate performance and inform future activity Excellent project management and organisational skills Strong communication, influencing and presentation skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results to deadlines The ability to demonstrate, understand and apply our Blue Cross values Desirable qualifications, skills, and experience Professional marketing qualification (CIM or equivalent) Experience of audience segmentation and campaign optimisation Experience working within the charity or not-for-profit sector Experience supporting public affairs, campaigning or advocacy communications Experience managing marketing budgets Experience using marketing automation, CRM or audience insight tools Selection process Interviews will take place in person at our Horseferry Road office in London on 30 and 31 July 2026. The selection process will include competency-based interview questions and a presentation task. Further details will be provided to shortlisted candidates. How to apply To apply for this role, please submit your application through our careers site and answer the application questions, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of applications. Blue Cross benefits Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make the difference that we do today. In return, Blue Cross wants to ensure we provide you with the best working environment we can. We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to make sure you are. Our generous benefits package includes: Full time equivalent of 38 days holiday rising to 43 with service (including Bank Holidays) Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support Free access to GP via MetLife- 24/7 GP services, private prescriptions and more for you and your family Health cash plan Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution Professional fees paid with Continuing Professional Development and personal development support. Life assurance 20% discount on Pet Plan pet insurance Enhanced family friendly policies Recognition scheme Annual volunteer days Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers To read more about the benefits Blue Cross has to offer, please visit the 'why work for us' page on our website.
Contract: Permanent, 18.75 hours per week Salary: £12,488 - £13,821 pro rata (£24,976 - £27,643 FTE) Location: Kimpton, Hertfordshire, SG4 8EU Closing date: Sunday 19th July 2026 Interview date: 27th - 31st July 2026 We're recruiting a Volunteer Coordinator for our Rehoming & Fostering Team in Hertfordshire! As Volunteer Coordinator, you'll recruit, support, and inspire volunteers to enhance rehoming and fostering services, while promoting Blue Cross in the community and driving local volunteering initiatives. You'll be joining a team who strive to be the best versions of themselves, so that they can do the best for the pets who need our help. More about the role Our Volunteer Coordinators recruit and support our amazing volunteers in the local area, promote the benefits of volunteering and raise the awareness of our centre and Blue Cross. Our fostering service is an integral part of the rehoming process, supporting the delivery of our strategy by increasing the service so that Blue Cross can help more pets. As a Volunteer Coordinator you will be responsible for recruiting and supporting a diverse team of volunteers. Working closely with the Centre Manager and Assistant Managers, you will ensure that our volunteers are fully integrated into the team, ensuring that the team welcome and collaborate with these wonderful people. In addition to this, you will be building relationships with local communities and partners, promoting the benefits of volunteering to provide more targeted support. This role is part time over a 2 week rota: Week 1: Tuesday, Thursday Week 2: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, If you excel in an environment where you can see the difference you make every day, then this is the role for you. Interested? Then apply and let's work together to see if this is the role for you. About you You will be an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to actively promote to a range of external stakeholders the work of Blue Cross and the benefits of volunteering. You will be a self-motivated individual with a focused, creative, and forward-thinking approach to volunteering and will enjoy the opportunity to be involved in a range of local volunteering events and national initiatives. With the ability to work collaboratively and effectively with people at all levels, you will have a passion for ensuring that volunteers have the right opportunities to thrive in their roles. You will be organised, flexible and analytical in the way you work, and you will enjoy working to targets and managing a diverse team of volunteers. With an approachable and supportive manner, you will be able to offer guidance and advice, and will have the confidence to deal with volunteer situations should they arise and be able to offer pragmatic solutions. You will know what it is like to work in an emotionally charged environment and have excellent 'bounce back ability' and resilience. In addition, you will be emotionally intelligent, showing empathy and knowing how to support volunteers and your colleagues. Knowledge, skills, and experience Demonstrable experience of supervision or management of volunteers. Good experience of running and marketing recruitment campaigns for volunteer roles. Experience of working with local communities and promoting volunteer opportunities Working with and relationship building with a range of external stakeholders. Good experience of actively managing a bank of clients or volunteers High standards of verbal and written communication. Previous experience in working in a client focused environment where delivering a high level of customer satisfaction is the norm. Strong organisational, administration and analytical skills, including use of computerised systems. Good interviewing and recruitment skills An awareness of health and safety legislation. Current full driving licence. Ability to demonstrate, understanding and apply our Blue Cross values It would also be great (but not essential) if you had: Qualifications in managing volunteers or similar. Training or coaching skills. Presentation skills. Working with animals, and knowledge of animal welfare. Organising events. Understanding of safeguarding issues. Want to know more detail? Great! We have attached the job description which hopefully gives you everything you need. How to apply Please visit our website and complete the online application process before the closing date on Sunday 19th July 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. Blue Cross benefits Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make the difference that we do today. In return, Blue Cross wants to ensure we provide you with the best working environment we can. We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to make sure you are. Our generous benefits package includes: Full time equivalent of 38 days holiday rising to 43 with service (including Bank Holidays) Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support Free access to GP via MetLife- 24/7 GP services, private prescriptions and more for you and your family Health cash plan Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution Professional fees paid with Continuing Professional Development and personal development support. Life assurance 20% discount on Pet Plan pet insurance Enhanced family friendly policies Recognition scheme Annual volunteer days Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers To read more about the benefits Blue Cross has to offer, please visit the 'why work for us' page on our website.
Jul 07, 2026
Full time
Contract: Permanent, 18.75 hours per week Salary: £12,488 - £13,821 pro rata (£24,976 - £27,643 FTE) Location: Kimpton, Hertfordshire, SG4 8EU Closing date: Sunday 19th July 2026 Interview date: 27th - 31st July 2026 We're recruiting a Volunteer Coordinator for our Rehoming & Fostering Team in Hertfordshire! As Volunteer Coordinator, you'll recruit, support, and inspire volunteers to enhance rehoming and fostering services, while promoting Blue Cross in the community and driving local volunteering initiatives. You'll be joining a team who strive to be the best versions of themselves, so that they can do the best for the pets who need our help. More about the role Our Volunteer Coordinators recruit and support our amazing volunteers in the local area, promote the benefits of volunteering and raise the awareness of our centre and Blue Cross. Our fostering service is an integral part of the rehoming process, supporting the delivery of our strategy by increasing the service so that Blue Cross can help more pets. As a Volunteer Coordinator you will be responsible for recruiting and supporting a diverse team of volunteers. Working closely with the Centre Manager and Assistant Managers, you will ensure that our volunteers are fully integrated into the team, ensuring that the team welcome and collaborate with these wonderful people. In addition to this, you will be building relationships with local communities and partners, promoting the benefits of volunteering to provide more targeted support. This role is part time over a 2 week rota: Week 1: Tuesday, Thursday Week 2: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, If you excel in an environment where you can see the difference you make every day, then this is the role for you. Interested? Then apply and let's work together to see if this is the role for you. About you You will be an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to actively promote to a range of external stakeholders the work of Blue Cross and the benefits of volunteering. You will be a self-motivated individual with a focused, creative, and forward-thinking approach to volunteering and will enjoy the opportunity to be involved in a range of local volunteering events and national initiatives. With the ability to work collaboratively and effectively with people at all levels, you will have a passion for ensuring that volunteers have the right opportunities to thrive in their roles. You will be organised, flexible and analytical in the way you work, and you will enjoy working to targets and managing a diverse team of volunteers. With an approachable and supportive manner, you will be able to offer guidance and advice, and will have the confidence to deal with volunteer situations should they arise and be able to offer pragmatic solutions. You will know what it is like to work in an emotionally charged environment and have excellent 'bounce back ability' and resilience. In addition, you will be emotionally intelligent, showing empathy and knowing how to support volunteers and your colleagues. Knowledge, skills, and experience Demonstrable experience of supervision or management of volunteers. Good experience of running and marketing recruitment campaigns for volunteer roles. Experience of working with local communities and promoting volunteer opportunities Working with and relationship building with a range of external stakeholders. Good experience of actively managing a bank of clients or volunteers High standards of verbal and written communication. Previous experience in working in a client focused environment where delivering a high level of customer satisfaction is the norm. Strong organisational, administration and analytical skills, including use of computerised systems. Good interviewing and recruitment skills An awareness of health and safety legislation. Current full driving licence. Ability to demonstrate, understanding and apply our Blue Cross values It would also be great (but not essential) if you had: Qualifications in managing volunteers or similar. Training or coaching skills. Presentation skills. Working with animals, and knowledge of animal welfare. Organising events. Understanding of safeguarding issues. Want to know more detail? Great! We have attached the job description which hopefully gives you everything you need. How to apply Please visit our website and complete the online application process before the closing date on Sunday 19th July 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. Blue Cross benefits Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make the difference that we do today. In return, Blue Cross wants to ensure we provide you with the best working environment we can. We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to make sure you are. Our generous benefits package includes: Full time equivalent of 38 days holiday rising to 43 with service (including Bank Holidays) Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support Free access to GP via MetLife- 24/7 GP services, private prescriptions and more for you and your family Health cash plan Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution Professional fees paid with Continuing Professional Development and personal development support. Life assurance 20% discount on Pet Plan pet insurance Enhanced family friendly policies Recognition scheme Annual volunteer days Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers To read more about the benefits Blue Cross has to offer, please visit the 'why work for us' page on our website.
