Job description
We are recruiting for an experienced
Workforce Development Lead ( Maternity Cover)
to join the bemix team
This is an exciting opportunity to join our passionate and values-led Workforce Development team as Workforce Development Lead (Maternity Cover). Working closely with the Head of Development to make a meaningful impact in a progressive, values-driven organisation.
Main aim: To provide inclusive, values-led workforce development support across recruitment, onboarding, line management support, data management, policy implementation and workforce communications, ensuring every staff member experiences a consistent, supportive and person-centred journey at bemix.
To translate strategic workforce priorities into effective systems and processes that promote compliance, enable data-informed decision making, and support staff and managers to thrive in their roles.
To model and embed the bemix EPIC values and co-production principles in all aspects of workforce development, supporting an inclusive, neurodiverse and person-centred working culture.
Hours : Working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9-5 pm, with unpaid break time allocated for each day.
Location: The role offers hybrid working, combining remote and office-based work.
The post holder is expected to work from a bemix office for a minimum of three days each week with regular travel to other bemix locations across Kent as required. Your office will be based at the Canterbury Innovation Centre, University of Kent site. With access to great facilities, including free parking, cafe, reliable local transport connections and lovely outside spaces to explore on breaks/lunch/walking supervision.
Flexibility in working hours and location may be available, by agreement, to support wellbeing and work-life balance in line with our organisational values.
Salary and benefits: £32,000 per annum.+ generous 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays + Contributory Pension Scheme (5% of pay)
If you are someone with…
* Significant senior HR or workforce leadership experience (CIPD qualified or equivalent desirable).
* Strong knowledge of employment law, HR systems and workforce best practice.
* A proven track record in recruitment, staff wellbeing, performance management and development.
* Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
* A collaborative working style with a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
* Experience working in the charity, social enterprise or disability sector would be an advantage.
...we’d love to hear from you!
We support people to hear, respect and empower people with learning difficulties and/or autism. We promote positive action to challenge negative attitudes about disability and work with local communities so that people with learning difficulties and/or autism become fully included and no longer segregated.
To apply, please download a copy of the Job Pack and fill out our online application form on our website.
Enquiries: recruitment@bemix.org
Closing date for applications: Sunday, 28th September 2025. Midnight.
Interviews: Monday, 6th and Tuesday, 7th October 2025. Face-to-face at our Canterbury Office.
We will contact everyone by the end of the day on: Tuesday, 30th September 2025.
No agency contact please. You will be required to declare all past convictions, whether spent or not, as this post is exempt from The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1984. You will also be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS Check.
We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for people with disability, neurodiversity and/or long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us.
Extra information
Status
Open
Education Level
Secondary School
Location
Canterbury
Type of Contract
Casual / Part Time Jobs
Published at
05-09-2025
Full UK/EU driving license preferred
No
Car Preferred
No
Must be eligible to work in the EU
No
Cover Letter Required
No
Languages
English