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Human Resources Strategic Projects Lead
Young Roots

Job Description

We are looking for a part timemotivated and expert HR Professional for up to 14 hours a week, to develop and implement strategic HR initiatives to support the implementation of Young Roots’ strategy, with a particular focus on our culture, staff wellbeing, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. This could include developing our future People Strategy, rewards and recognition, our DEI and wellbeing strategies and/or driving implementation of initiatives within those strategies, for example through introducing staff benefits, learning and development plans, hybrid working policies and/or employment policies.

Our new strategy 24-27 envisages growth of our staff team, greater use of volunteers to deliver our services and makes clear that our values will be at the heart of everything we do. We are seeking a strategic thinker to drive our HR strategies to support the implementation of this strategy.

At Young Roots, diversity, equality, and inclusion are central to our values and how we work. We are proud of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion & well-being of our people, and have DEI and wellbeing committees to guide and lead these aspects of our work. These committees are made up of trustees and staff members to reflect our commitment at all levels of Young Roots.

You will bring expertise and drive to develop our high-level HR plans to support the implementation of our strategy, particularly with a view to supporting a positive culture and embedding our values into everything we do.  With the help of internal stakeholders, you will shape and drive our DEI and well-being agenda across Young Roots, ultimately making Young Roots a great place to work for all of our people. This will include overseeing the formulation of work programmes, projects and plans, policies, procedures, objectives, and outcomes and being accountable for regularly monitoring, reviewing, evaluating, and reporting on performance. 

This will include working closely with the CEO, HR Manager, the wellbeing & DEI committees, and other key stakeholders

For further information please download our job pack for the role

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Application Instructions

To Apply: To apply, please submit your CV alongside a personal statement by the closing date outlining how you would be a great fit for the role. Your personal statement should be no more than 800 words, answering the following questions: 1. What is your motivation for working with Young Roots? 2. What is your motivation for applying for this role specifically? 3. What skills and experience would you bring that will enable you to be successful in this role? Please ensure you refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and provide examples to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. You may submit your personal statement in writing, or via video. Please upload your CV to by pressing on the quick to apply butto