Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced CIPD qualified HR professional who can provide expert people advice to staff and managers ensuring policy and practice reflects our values. In return, we can offer you an enriching personal experience of making a real difference to children and their families.
Applications should be submitted via CV and supporting statement at home-starthost.org.uk/recruitment/ (closing date 10 June 2026).
Main Duties
* Keep HOSTs values at the heart of recruitment & employee relations.
* Keep pace with developments in UK employment law, HR best practice, pay and benefits and advise the CEO & Board of Trustees to ensure policies and practice remain compliant and aligned with sector standards.
* Work with the CEO and Deputy CEO to ensure organisational policies are in place, appropriate to current legislation and good practice and adhered to.
* Co‑ordinate fair and inclusive processes for recruitment, onboarding, role transitions and off‑boarding.
* To create and maintain a staff induction programme which helps new staff to understand HOSTs policies, culture, values and key personnel.
* Provide guidance to the management teams, support and develop line managers to manage & resolve employee relations issues (e.g. grievances, disciplinaries, bullying and harassment, whistleblowing, safeguarding, absence management, flexible working, dismissals, performance management and capability issues).
* Compile written reports for presentation to the management team and Board of Trustees.
* Design and deliver workforce programmes that align with our strategic aims and support the development of individual employees.
* Coordinate mandatory training.
* Deliver, evaluate and adapt to key learnings from staff surveys.
* Pro‑actively support the health & wellbeing of all staff.
* Ensure internal practices and policies comply with Health & Safety at work regulations.
* Undertake other projects as determined by the organisation as appropriate.
About Us
Home-Start HOST is a family support charity working alongside families with young children, empowering them to build confidence, strengthen relationships, and create positive, resilient futures. Established in 1998, we have grown to a staff team of 68 and a dedicated volunteer workforce, delivering high‑quality relational support across our Greater Manchester communities.
Our values of aspiring, relationship‑building, creativity, empowerment & understanding underpin our commitment to ensuring a nurturing early‑years environment for children across Greater Manchester.
Location
Ryecroft Hall, Manchester Road, Audenshaw, M34 5ZJ
Salary
£42,839 to £46,142 per year
Contract
Permanent
Working Pattern
Part‑time, Flexible working
Person Specification
Experience (Essential)
* Providing HR support for a remote and flexible working organisation.
* Managing a wide range of employee relations.
* Managing staff recruitment, selection, onboarding and offboarding.
* Contributing to the creation of a values‑led, inclusive and high‑performing organisational culture.
* Developing and delivering training for adults.
Experience (Desirable)
* Working for a small to medium‑sized organisation in a HR stand‑alone role.
* Working with a volunteer workforce.
Knowledge and Skills (Essential)
* Excellent understanding and application of UK employment law and best practice.
* Competent at using Microsoft office applications and using CRM and database systems.
* Knowledge of safer recruitment practice and safeguarding relating to children and vulnerable adults.
* Analytical skills to draw out useful information to inform reports and actions.
* Ability to confidently and cogently influence and support managers at all levels.
* Good understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion legislation and best practice.
* Team player committed to collaboration.
Qualifications (Essential)
* CIPD level five or above.
Disclosure & Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions is required.
Contact
Data & Impact Manager: Lucy Turner
lucyturner@homestarthost.org.uk
01613440669
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