We are so proud of what we do, and we know you will be to. Staff are absolutely key to making the Hospice the incredible place it is. And you could be part of that.

With a rich, diverse history, which began back in 1979 with our founders, we’ve been making a difference ever since. 

Today our free care supports 2,000 local people and their families, in Herts and Bucks. We truly are a community hospice
– built and funded by the community, to serve the community.

We are looking for a senior hr professional who will be responsible for focusing on day-to-day improvement and project management of the people team operation. You will assist the Head of People in creating an environment in which people feel happy and proud to work, with responsibility for streamlining the people services team to work efficiently across departments and bridge the gap between employees and volunteers.

People are at the heart of everything we do. And you would be no different. We are all vital cogs in delivering our care and support.

Our ideal candidate will have the skills and knowledge to successfully update and continue to develop people systems projects, taking the lead in collaboration with Finance and Education. Your focus initially will be the integration of a new People Team database, initiating and executing special projects within the team related to improved processes.

A varied role, as well as managing people team related projects you will provide employee relations advice and support as and when required, assisting with complex issues including investigations and disciplinary alongside Senior People Advisor (Employees).

This role will continue our development of the ‘Go to place for growing your career’ in collaboration with Education team, including skill sharing through volunteering, apprenticeships, practice placements, internships & links into national employment and training schemes.

Focusing on succession planning, building relationships with line managers and continuing discussions around future staff plans.

You will also work to ensure an integrated payroll function alongside Head of People and People & Payroll Advisor in relation to process and systems

• Previous experience in similar operations manager role or HR position at a senior level
• CIPD qualified (minimum level 5) or equivalent experience
• 3 <years generalist HR experience in all key areas; resource planning, recruitment, training, performance management, systems management, employee relations & policy and procedures
• Experience of using & developing HR databases
• Line management experience and skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Knowledge of payroll processes and procedures
• Excellent project management skills
• Good IT skills with ability to digest and use new information.
• Experience of developing & delivering training and development interventions
• Degree level education or equivalent
• Project management skills
• Excellent relationship building skills and communications skills

• We’re not regulars on the yoga scene, but regardless, we’re flexible – and we know that might be important to you too! So we have a flexible/hybrid working approach which we’d be happy to talk about.
• Part time – 30 hours per week Tuesday to Friday
• £30,400 per annum (£38,000 FTE)
• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) pro rata
• Free onsite parking
• Wide range of free training courses, plus personal development opportunities
• On-site home cooked food served at a reasonable rate in our bistro​
• You’ll have freedom to make decisions within the boundaries of the Job Description and charity policy and procedure
• Don’t forget a stunning setting, plus #team comradery, support and bags of positivity!

• Respect and follow the Hospice’s values.
• Your internal & external contacts will include all Employees, Volunteers, Trustees and Patrons, plus members of the general public and external organisations/suppliers.
• The post-holder will come into contact with emotional circumstances, through speaking to staff, volunteers and patients and or information. The post holder will frequently be required to change from one activity to another to meet the changing needs of the service
• You will be expected to comply with Health and Safety, Fire and Infection Control regulations and Hospice policies. You will need to complete all mandatory training.
• Safeguarding: Act in a manner at all times to safeguard the interests of individual patients/clients and their families and justify public trust and confidence in the Hospice of St Francis