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HR PRACTITIONER/EMPLOYMENT LAW TRUSTEE

Employer
Tender
Location
London (Central), London (Greater)
Salary
Competitive Salary
Closing date
20 Jun 2023

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Sector
Public Sector
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Job Type
HR / Head of

Job Details

About us: Tender works with children and young people and adults to prevent domestic abuse and sexual violence through creative projects. Since 2003, Tender’s work has grown and diversified from a single workshop programme delivered to schools, into a broader range of programmes reaching both children and young people and professionals with a safeguarding responsibility such as teachers, youth workers, social care workers and foster carers. Tender’s programmes include Healthy Relationships projects delivered across England, projects delivered using online resources and technology, specialist projects for vulnerable children and young people, whole school and whole setting approaches, and training for professionals with safeguarding responsibility and in workplaces.

About the role: The Board of Trustees lead and control Tender and are responsible for its governance, policy and affairs. Trustees are responsible for directing the affairs of the organisation, ensuring that it is solvent, well run and delivers Tender’s objects. As well as fulfilling the general trustee responsibilities expected of all trustees, this trustee will be responsible for:

•    Providing strategic oversight of Tender’s HR and employment-related legal matters
•    Advising and/or providing recommendations on ad hoc HR or employment-related legal matters when requested, for example reviewing key policies and procedures
•    Identifying areas for improvement and opportunities for best practice within the charity’s HR or employment-related legal approach, balancing against resources
•    Providing insight and information about trends and developments within employment law or HR sector practice
•    Reviewing and advising on salary recommendations as part of the HR/Remuneration Committee, as well as advising on performance management processes and staff development opportunities
•    Reviewing progress reports on HR and any reoccurring staffing issues
•    Ensuring that HR activities and interventions are linked to Tender’s strategy and objectives

What we are looking for:

•    Experience and familiarity with UK HR law or human resource management practice and applying them contextually
•    Able to demonstrate a good understanding of current developments in HR, staff and development training and recruitment
•    Experience of developing, executing and then reviewing an HR strategy and related goals
•    A strong personal commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

Time commitment:  The Board meets at least four times a year, for approximately 3 hours. For those who are able to attend in person, meetings are held at our offices in London, with those unable to attend in person joining by Zoom. In addition, the HR/Legal lead is expected to meet with the HR/Remuneration Committee once a quarter. The expected time commitment is approximately 1 hour per month, with some additional time required in January/February of each year when remuneration recommendations are made to the Committee. Meetings are scheduled around trustees’ other (non-Tender) commitments.

How to apply: For full details of the role and how to apply please visit our website.

Company

Tender aims to prevent domestic abuse and sexual violence by educating children and young people about the issues through creative projects. Our programmes are safe, enjoyable, and age-appropriate which allow people to engage with sensitive topics and “rehearse” for real-life scenarios. Participants are encouraged to learn through script-work, role-play and creative media such as films and art. Throughout, we enable young people to explore their choices, rights and expectations in relationships and to recognise the early warning signs of abuse.  

Since 2003, Tender’s work has grown and diversified from a single workshop programme delivered to schools, into a broader range of programmes reaching both children and young people, and professionals with a safeguarding responsibility such as teachers, youth workers, social care workers and foster carers. Tender’s programmes include:

  • Healthy Relationships projects delivered across London and nationally via regional hubs;
  • Projects delivered using online resources and technology;
  • Specialist projects for children and young people who face particular barriers to recognising or accessing support for abuse;
  • Whole school and whole setting approaches;
  • Training for professionals.

Our facilitators are highly experienced and trained in delivering creative workshops, and many have backgrounds in drama, teaching, working with young people, or a combination of these experiences. Safeguarding is at the core of all our work, and all trustees, staff and facilitators are regularly trained and updated on best practice to ensure they meet our high expectations.

Tender’s mission is informed by evidence that domestic and sexual violence are highly prevalent issues in young people’s lives. Domestic abuse happens across all socio-economic groups, meaning it can be experienced by anyone. With a mandatory statutory Relationships, Sex and Health Education new to the curriculum, young people aren’t receiving the consistent support they need to navigate this risk. There is a vital need for age-appropriate education around these issues from an early age.  

Once they have taken part in our programmes, 93% of young people understand it is never okay to be violent to someone, 99% of young people can name at least one early warning sign of an unhealthy relationship, and 96% have more knowledge about where to seek support for relationship abuse.  

This role has arisen following the resignation of our current trustee with employment law experience, who is stepping down because of a relocation abroad.  As a Trustee, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of the charity and to help us reach our goal of ending domestic abuse and violence. We particularly welcome applications from candidates from a Black, Asian or other minority ethnic background as they are currently under-represented on the Board.

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