People and Volunteering Manager (FTC 6-month)

Sutton Scotney, WinchesterThis charity provides expert hospice care to over 500 life-limited and life-threatened children, young people and families across central southern England. They are seeking a People and Volunteering Manager for a six-month fixed-term contract, with a genuine view to a permanent role at the end of the period, subject to business requirements and performance.As People and Volunteering Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering people strategies that meet high standards of compliance while creating a supportive and engaging experience for employees and volunteers. Reporting to the Director of People and Culture, you’ll champion operational excellence, ensure adherence to CQC, IiP and Safer Recruitment practices, and empower managers to lead with confidence. This is a role that combines operational impact with people-centred leadership to strengthen culture and enable everyone to thrive.

Key Responsibilities

Foster a positive and engaging workplace culture through effective communication, staff engagement initiatives, and coaching support for managers.

Lead on employee relations, ensuring fair and consistent handling of grievances, performance management, and workplace concerns.

Manage end-to-end recruitment and onboarding for employees and volunteers, promoting inclusive, timely, and compliant practices.

Ensure compliance with employment law, safeguarding standards, and sector regulations, maintaining accurate HR records and conducting risk assessments.

Oversee payroll, pay, and benefits administration, providing guidance to employees and ensuring accuracy and competitiveness.

Drive continuous improvement by reviewing HR processes, systems, and policies, monitoring HR metrics, and streamlining workflows to enhance efficiency.

Qualifications / We are looking for someone who

Has strong knowledge of HR best practices, employment law, and sector-specific compliance requirements.

Is an effective coach and communicator, capable of supporting managers and engaging teams across the organisation.

Can lead recruitment, onboarding, and employee engagement initiatives with professionalism and attention to detail. Experience in developing digital onboarding platforms, ideally using PinPoint or SharePoint, would be advantageous.

Thrives in a fast-paced environment and is proactive in driving process improvements and quality standards.

Why Join UsThis is more than a HR role; it’s an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a supportive, values-driven organisation. You’ll work alongside passionate colleagues, shaping the experiences of employees and volunteers while contributing to the charity’s mission and long-term success.

Hours and BenefitsHours:

37.5 hours per week, Monday – FridaySalary:

£46,000 per annum

Benefits:

Flexible working options, 28 days holiday per annum (pro rated for fixed term contract), group pension scheme, life assurance, health cash plan and the opportunity to work in an organisation where every job matters.

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