THE AVENUES YOUTH PROJECT
22,140 per year (pro rata)
Hybrid (remote/On-site London W10 4RS)
Part-time
8th February 2026
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER Contract: Permanent Hours: Part time 24 hours a week excluding breaks (3 days a week) Salary: £22,140 - £25,830 (full time £36,900 - £43,050) pa (depending on experience) Location: Hybrid (remote/On-site London W10 4RS) - 2 days in the office at least- Probation period: 6 months Notice period: 2 months (after probation) Benefits: 20 days holiday (incl. public holidays) -33 days for full time-, pension scheme contributions, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme Reporting to: Chief Executive Appropriate background checks, including Enhanced DBS check, will be carried out as part of the recruitment process and on a regular basis during the employment ABOUT THE AVENUES YOUTH PROJECT The Avenues Youth Project (AYP) is an exceptional West London youth club that guides disadvantaged children and young people to explore and develop new skills, connect with their peers and our trusted staff, and find their confidence. We offer fun and meaningful after-school and holiday activities led by trained youth workers. Our facilities include training kitchen, music recording studio, podcasting studio, arts and craft room, sports hall and classrooms. We currently have an active membership of over 1,100 children and young people, and are open 6 days a week, 48 weeks a year. All activities are free-to-access, and we raise the £1.2m we need each year through donations, grants and fundraising. We are a team of 30 employees of which 18 are variable‑hours youth workers. Our Vision We believe that every child and young person should have the opportunities to realise their potential, whatever their life circumstances. Our Mission Our mission is to deliver high quality recreation activities and skills training to young people in West London, to help them fulfil their potential and boost their long-term outcomes. Our Values 1. SAFE + COMPASSIONATE 2. POSITIVE + JOYFUL 3. EMPOWERING 4. TRUSTWORTHY 5. COMMITTED to COMMUNITY These values are at the heart of what AYP does and all staff are expected to live up to them at all times. January 2026 POSITION OVERVIEW Reporting to the Chief Executive, the HR Manager is a standalone role and will lead on the operational delivery of HR initiatives and will manage all aspects of the employee lifecycle across our youth centre, ensuring the organisation remains an inclusive and supportive employer. The HR Manager will also manage HR systems compliance, while supporting strategic projects that embed best practice and innovation across the organisation. KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY • Manage all aspects of the employee lifecycle. • Lead recruitment -including drafting job descriptions, conducting interviews, and managing the selection process- onboarding, and offboarding processes. • Provide employee relations and employment law specialist advice, including disciplinary, grievances, sickness management, capability and redundancy • Develop all HR policies and processes. • Develop and co-ordinate supervision and appraisal processes • Plan and coordinate training opportunities, including tailored HR Workshops for line managers and personal development plans • Collaborate with Operations Manager in the implementation of Wellbeing initiatives. • Ensure compliance with employment law, HR best practices, safeguarding, and GDPR. • Provide regular reporting on people metrics to various stakeholders as required. • Manage the approved HR budget • Maintain and develop HR systems and data reporting. • Support payroll accuracy and liaise with Finance. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES • In conjunction with your Line Manager to continuously develop the role to ensure that all tasks are being undertaken in an effective and appropriate manner which meets the strategic aims and objectives of The Avenues. • Participate in internal/external meetings as required, and attend training events, conferences, and other functions as necessary. • Participate in regular supervision and annual appraisal and help in identifying your own job-related development and training needs. • Adhere to all The Avenues’ policies and procedures. • Stay abreast of policy and developments in youth work locally and nationally. • Always undertake your role in a professional manner maintaining a high-quality standard of work and in accordance with our values and role model our Behaviours Framework. • Undertake any other duties as may be reasonably required within the scope of the role. Note: The details contained in this Job Description summarise the main expectations of the role at the date it was prepared. It should be understood that the nature of individual roles will evolve and change as service, service members and funders needs change. Consequently, The Avenues will revise this Job Description as required in consultation with post holders. January 2026 ABOUT YOU • CIPD Level 5 minimum or equivalent experience • Proven HR experience across the full employee lifecycle. • Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice. • Experience in recruitment and selection, including competency-based interviewing and selection skills. • Experience in advising and supporting employee relation matters, including disciplinary, grievances, sickness management, capability and redundancy. • Strong written skills with ability to draft policies, procedures and reports. • Experience with HR systems and data management. • Excellent communication, coaching and mentoring, influencing, and problem-solving skills. • A proactive, collaborative approach and ability to manage multiple priorities. • Experience using MS Word, 365, Excel, PowerPoint. ● A genuine enthusiasm for working for young people, with a strong empathy with the vision, mission and values of The Avenues. ● Commitment to safeguarding. Experience in the charity and/or youth work sector is not essential, but desirable. HOW TO APPLY: If you are enthusiastic about working for young people, please send us your CV and a cover letter explaining why the role interests you and how you meet the person specification to iwanttowork@avenues.org.uk Closing date for application: Sunday 8th February 2026 As we review applications on a rolling basis, this advert may close early once a suitable candidate has been selected. We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity/paternity needs. We are committed to ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made at any stage, please let us know. Example: If you need additional time for assessments, require materials in an alternative format, or need a different interview setting, please inform us, and we will make the necessary arrangements. January 2026