HR Officer

• Salary:
• £29,552 per annum
• Contract:
• Fixed term contract, 9 months to start early April 2026
• Hours:
• 35 per week
• Location:
• Hybrid (This role mainly works from home, with the option to book in to the office to meet the needs of the role. There is also a requirement to attend the office monthly for team meetings.)
• Closing date:
• 09 March 2026
• Interview date(s):
• Monday 16 and Tuesday 17 March 2026

Are you looking for a role where your HR skills can benefit families raising disabled or seriously ill children and young people? If this sounds like something you’d like to be a part of, this could be the role for you!

The role 

We’re looking for an experienced and proactive HR Officer to join our team on a fixed term basis, to give us some more capacity and enable the team to deliver some exciting projects. You will deliver high-quality, people-focused support and advice to managers and staff across Family Fund.  

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a varied generalist role, enjoys working in a team and is passionate about our purpose.

What You’ll Be Doing 

• Leading on all aspects of recruitment and onboarding to ensure a smooth and inclusive candidate experience.

• Supporting managers with proactive attendance management, including the Access to Work process, referrals to Occupational Health and providing guidance on reasonable adjustments.

• Supporting managers on all other aspects of employee relations matters, including performance, conduct and grievance issues.

• Providing professional advice and guidance to managers and colleagues on HR policies, procedures, and processes, with a continual improvement approach to the way we work.

If you join us, you’ll be part of a determined and supportive HR and Facilities team, proud to make a difference every day. 

About You 

You will bring experience of:

• Working in a generalist HR environment.

• Providing proactive support and advice to managers and staff.

• Administration of HR databases.

• Managing a varied and demanding workload.

• Understanding and practical knowledge of employment law and employer best practice.

What We Offer 

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.

• Generous annual leave and employee benefits.

• The chance to make a real impact across the organisation.

About us 

Family Fund is a great place to work for great people. We provide a challenging and rewarding working environment where every staff member can make their mark.

We are a values-based organisation and we aim to show our values in all that we do. Read our staff stories here and see how our staff display our values every day.

We commit to inclusion, equity and diversity and we welcome applications from all parts of the community. Family Fund is a Disability Confident Leader. We will invite to interview all disabled applicants who meet the requirements for the role. If you have a disability, and are happy to let us know, please highlight this in your covering letter. We have also signed the Armed Forces Covenant, and we welcome applications from the Armed Forces Community.

How to apply 

When you’re ready to apply, complete the online application and submit a CV and a covering letter. Your letter will need to explain what skills and qualities you would bring to the team. 

For more information, please read and download the job description. 

The successful candidate must complete pre-employment checks that meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. This includes a requirement to undergo a basic level DBS criminal record check, right to work check and employment history verification.