People and EDI Manager

People and EDI Manager
New role

GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN THIS FORWARD THINKING, AMBITIOUS GLOBAL CHARITY
Salary: c£45,000 pa depending on skills and experience.
Benefits include: 34.5 hour week, 26 days holiday, plus bank holidays, generous company pension scheme paying 10% of salary for employee contributing 5%; Healthcare cash plan with Medicash, enhanced EAP, Volunteer day programme.
Hybrid: London office (Borough High Street) or remote. If remote, must normally visit London office for meetings or events at least twice a month.

SPANA (The Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad) is the global charity for the working animals of the world. Since our foundation in 1923, we have worked where they work, to support the welfare of working animals, including horses, donkeys, mules, oxen, dogs and camels. Find
out more at www.spana.org

The People & EDI Manager will be responsible for:
• Providing a professional and efficient HR service at both a strategic and operational level for the 50+ staff working remotely and globally.

• Playing a critical role in EDI initiatives to foster a culture of inclusiveness and belonging.

• Working closely with managers and Directors to provide support and guidance on staffing matters, performance management and recruitment.

• Contributing to the development and implementation of a workforce strategy.

• Implementing organisational initiatives eg our L & D and wellbeing offers.

Your skills, experience and knowledge must include:
• A L5 CIPD qualification
• Strong practical knowledge of implanting EDI best practices and regulations.
• Experience of working for an INGO or similar global non-profit entity.
• Up to date practical knowledge of current employment law.
• Ability to foster employee relations where most staff work remotely.
• A collaborative and friendly team player.
• And a passion for the welfare of animals is ideal.

TO APPLY:
1.  Please download job details from this website or the SPANA website

2. Send your CV and cover letter/email ( no more than two pages of A4) stating how you meet the requirements of the role to:
Sarah Robson, Sarah Robson Associates: sarah@sarahrobson.co.uk

As an independent HR consultant, I am assisting with the recruitment for this post on behalf of SPANA

3. Closing date for applications: 5pm on Friday 13 December 2024.

All applications will be acknowledged. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient suitable applications are received and to hold interviews before the closing date. Unfortunately once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.

Applications without a cover letter/email explaining how you meet the requirements for the role will not be considered.