HR & Volunteer Coordinator

SALARY: £26,527 p.a 
CONTRACT: Permanent
LOCATION: Central London
CLOSING DATE: 7th of April 

At ActionAid we've undergone significant planned change to ensure we are better positioned to deliver lasting solutions to the problems of global poverty. A new structure and fresh thinking has re-energised the organisation. 

We've now created fantastic career opportunities for experienced sector professionals who want to be part of an organisation that is delivering a bold strategy to provide sustained improvements to the poorest and most excluded people in the world. Join our action to end poverty now and be part of something truly amazing.

As HR & Volunteer Coordinator you will be a key member of our HR team that delivers comprehensive human resources support to the whole organisation.  Supporting the HR Business Partners, you will be involved in general administration across a number of core people management areas including recruitment and selection, payroll, contractual matters, absence management and maintenance of the HR database.

You will also coordinate the management, induction and supportof all office-based volunteers, advising on all aspects of volunteer management. You will lead on initiatives to raise the profile of volunteers and their valuable contribution to ActionAid and develop and evaluate strategies that support volunteering. . Important will be your ability to work proactively and help ensure the HR team continues to deliver the highest service levels to the organisation.

Ideally with a CPP certificate or working towards qualification you will have HR systems administration experience and be expert at office duties such as preparing standard letters, running reports, data input, taking minutes and filing.

You will also have some payroll management experience. Good at building relationships you will need to be highly organised and have an eye for detail. Key will be the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing at all levels of the organisation as this role involves extensive contact with people across ActionAid UK.

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To apply  

Please email your CV, covering letter and equal opportunities monitoring form to jobs@actionaid.org

About your application:

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret we will not be able to respond personally to applicants who are not short-listed. If you have not heard from us within two weeks from the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ActionAid is an equal opportunities employer. We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community and aim to promote diversity.

Recruitment consultancies / agencies should not approach ActionAid with regards to open vacancies. We regret that agency candidates will not be considered.

All interested applicants must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

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