People Manager FTC 12 Months Maternity Cover
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The HR/ People Manager will be responsible for implementing the Strategic People Objectives in line with the Association’s business plan. In this role you will serve as a consultant to management on a wide range of HR issues and act as an employee champion. As the HR/ People Manager, you will be working alongside the Director of Corporate Services and People Team to develop and be responsible for the delivery of the strategic and operational people agenda for the Association. You will assess the people impact of business goals, focusing on improving business performance through people performance, including HR systems and analytics. You will provide expert professional advice and support management teams and provide guidance on HR policy to support organisational change and workforce productivity initiatives, working in partnership with managers, staff and other partners.
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Thank you for your interest in finding out more about YMCA Thames Gateway Group. Whether you’re looking for your first role, coming back to work after a career break, or simply looking for a new challenge, we’re happy you’re considering us.
As a community-based organisation for over 150 years, we are a vibrant and ever-changing charity that offers inclusive programmes in health & wellbeing, childcare, housing and youth work. We are passionate about providing opportunities to those who are most in need. We successfully adapt to the needs of the communities in which we’re based – during the pandemic we were able to provide food hampers to families in need, childcare support to keyworkers, and stayed in touch with our senior citizens group who, for many, attending our social groups is a lifeline.
Our staff are dedicated to making other people’s lives better through the services we provide, so if this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we look forward to hearing from you.
Summary of Job Profile:
- Contract Type: Fixed Term 12 Months
- Working Pattern: Full-time 37.5 hours per week
- The Job Description and Person Specification can be found here: HR-People Manager - Maternity Cover Jan 2026.pdf
Additional Information: Please note YMCA Thames Gateway Group does not have a Sponsored Licence to recruit non-UK workers and therefore all candidates are expected to provide evidence that they are eligible and have the right to work in the UK.
YMCA Thames Gateway Staff Benefits:
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YMCA Thames Gateway is serious about safeguarding; this role will be subject to a Standard Disclosure & Barring Service check.
At YMCA Thames Gateway we are a Disability Confident Employer and are committed to Equal Opportunities. Therefore, we value the importance of diversity and positively welcome applicant from all members of the community. The Association is committed to ensuring that all current and potential staff, members, users and visitors are treated with dignity, fairness and respect regardless of their protected characteristics within the Equality Act (2010).
We strongly encourage applications from applicants of a BAME background, those with a disability and those who identify as LGTBQ+.