Interim HR Manager IR35
Greater London, London, Greater London, W1B, England, UK
Listed on 2026-09-27
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HR/Recruitment
HR Generalist / Talent Management, HR Manager, Recruiter / Talent Acquisition
Location: Greater London
Ou client, a respected charity, is seeking a People & Culture Manager to provide cover for a period of absence, on an initial 6-week temporary contract. This is a fantastic opportunity for an HR professional with a strong background in the charity, not-for-profit, or safer recruitment sector to support a purpose-driven organisation during a key period.
Working closely with the Director of People & Culture and with the support of a People Administrator you'll provide HR partnering support across the organisation, advising managers on employee relations matters, embedding safer recruitment and safeguarding-conscious practices. This is a hybrid role based at the charity’s offices in the Croydon area for 3 days a week and remote working 2 days a week.
Key ResponsibilitiesPartner with managers on HR advice and coaching. Lead on ER cases with fairness and inclusion at the core. Support and champion engagement, culture, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and organisational development initiatives. Improve HR policies, processes and performance frameworks, ensuring they reflect best-practice safer recruitment and inclusive employment standards. Reporting and people analytics, including monitoring diversity data where appropriate. Contribute to recruitment, onboarding and learning & development, with a strong focus on safer recruitment practices (safeguarding checks, DBS processes, robust vetting).
Liaise with stakeholders at all levels, including with union representatives and staff networks
- Hold CIPD qualification at Level 5
- Experience with in a People Manager or Partner role,
ideally within a charity, not-for-profit or safer recruitment organisation - Strong ER experience, handled with sensitivity, fairness and inclusion
- Demonstrable understanding of, or experience with,
safer recruitment practices (e.g. safeguarding, DBS/vetting processes) - A genuine commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
, with experience embedding DEI principles into HR policy and practice - Experience supporting change and developing managers
- Excellent communication and stakeholder skills
- HR systems and reporting experience (Breathe HR desirable)
This is a 6-8 week contract role (Inside IR35) with a daily rate of between £200-£225 depending on experience. Candidates need to be available from 11th October.
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