HR Officer/AdvisorSalary: Highly competitive, dependent on experience and skills + Benefits.Hours: Part-time, permanent (3 days/21 hours per week,).Based at Ampleforth Abbey YO62 - (based on site with opportunity to work hybrid).Closing date: 3rd October 2025Benefits
Up to 8% employer-matched pensionLife assuranceFree lunch during working hoursFree on-site parking20% discount at the Abbey ShopCycle to Work SchemeChristmas Closure
About Ampleforth AbbeyAmpleforth Abbey is home to the UK’s largest Benedictine monastic community, rooted in the Rule of St Benedict. Our mission is to seek God through prayer and service, and to invite others to experience faith in action.Located in the Howardian Hills near York, the Abbey sits within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and welcomes thousands of visitors each year to its Retreat Centre, Visitor Centre, Shop and Tea Room.Ampleforth Abbey Trust, a registered charity, works alongside the monastic community to support this mission. With around 60 lay staff, the Trust delivers on a five-year strategy, choosing a Future Together, to ensure a sustainable, faith-led future for the Abbey and its valley home.The HR Officer is responsible for overseeing the HR service for Ampleforth Abbey Trust and maintaining (and joining) the warm collaborative work environment we have within the Trust.Collaboration will be your cornerstone for delivering a HR service to the Trust. The requirement to adapt to a varied workload is key to the role as it requires the ability to transition between generalist HR support, recruitment, strategic initiatives, and much more.Main Responsibilities (but not limited to):
Ensure a professional, fair, and consistent approach to the HR function required by the Trust.Ensure the organisation’s policies and procedures are adhered to, to minimise risk and thus promoting a positive culture within the Trust, and that they are reviewed and updated annually/as required.Working with and in some instances coaching Line Managers to provide support/guidance/advice on how to manage HR issues within their areas and ensuring you produce all documentation accurately to support the process.Embed best practice whilst ensuring that advice and documentation produced by you is compliant with relevant Trust policies and the ACAS Codes of Practice.Maintain proactive relationships with line managers to support the overall delivery of the HR service.Maintaining the HR Systems and documentation in use within the Trust, ensuring that they are up to date with all employee and HR information.Collating, analysing, and reporting on data to identify trends and providing pro-active resolutions to any improvements required.Establishing and maintaining relationships with external suppliers who provide HR materials or services.Stay current with industry trends and best practices in HR.Support the recruitment processes and provide support and documentation to recruiting managers as and when requested, in an accurate and timely manner.Able to produce the required HR documentation e.g. offers of employment, HR related letters, when required and within the agreed timeframes.Promote and support the wellbeing of both self and staff through maintenance of healthy work/life balance, taking care to manage energy levels of self and others and taking recovery after peak periods of workload activity.
Skills and Attributes
Proven experience as a HR Generalist or similar role.Proven record of creating, issuing, and ensuring documentation is produced and records are all accurately up to date.Knowledge of / aptitude for HR methodologies, strategies, and techniques for the future as the role grows.CIPD qualifications (ideally level 3) or a willingness to undertake this.
Ampleforth Abbey Trust is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.Interested in this HR Officer/Advisor role? If you feel that you possess the relevant skills and experience, then please send your CV INDLS ....Read more...
HR Manager – Premium Restaurant Opening Central London £60,000–£65,000 A brand-new restaurant is opening this Autumn – and we’re looking for a hands-on HR Manager to help bring it to life. This is the UK debut for a global name, and they need someone who can take HR from zero to fully operational, ensuring the people side of the business runs smoothly from day one.You’ll own everything HR – recruitment, onboarding, systems, compliance, training, staff engagement – the lot. One HR Officer is already in place, with the option to expand the team once the restaurant is up and running. You’ll work closely with the leadership team pre-opening and then take full ownership of the day-to-day HR operations.Based on-site in London, with flexible hours and hybrid options, this role offers the chance to grow with the brand as they expand. What you’ll be doing:
Leading all HR operations and ensuring full compliance from the outsetManaging headcount and labour budgetsOverseeing recruitment, onboarding, and inductionsDriving staff engagement, welfare, and cultureSupporting managers with ER, performance management, and development plansImplementing HR systems and tech across the businessSupporting the wider group HR team on UK-specific projects
We’re looking for someone who:
Is confident, proactive, and hands-on – ideally with new opening experienceHas strong knowledge of UK employment law and hospitality HRCan balance compliance with building a positive, high-performing cultureHas experience managing a team and leading through changeHolds a CIPD qualification (essential)Has experience with Harri (a definite plus)
If this feels like your next move – or you know someone perfect for it – drop me a message or send your CV to kate@corecruitment.com....Read more...
1. Provide administrative and first line support across the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, employee relations, performance and absence management, with guidance from the People & Culture Partner, ensuring a smooth and efficient People service
2. Accurately update and maintain People systems and trackers, ensuring data integrity and demonstrating strong attention to detail
3. Uphold confidentiality and ensure compliance with data protection regulations, demonstrating a clear understanding of the importance of handling sensitive information
4. Support the recruitment and onboarding process, with a particular focus on the successful delivery of high-volume temporary recruitment campaigns, in close collaboration with the Recruitment Officer
5. Collaborate with the Learning & Development Officer to support and help deliver a successful Work Experience Programme
6. Support the Internal Communications Manager in the delivery of wellbeing and engagement activities across the organisation
7. Contribute to a variety of People projects and initiatives, as required by the team
8. Commit to and successfully complete the Level 3 HR Support apprenticeship, applying knowledge and skills gained through the real-life tasks within the workplaceTraining:
The candidate will follow a Level 3 apprenticeship programme and study towards a Level 3 HR Support apprenticeship standard
This training will be structured and delivered by Cheshire College– South & West
If the candidate does not hold GCSE grades A-C (9-4) or equivalent, they will be required to complete a Level 2 Functional Skills in the relevant subjects
Training Outcome:
Opportunities to progress to a higher HR qualification on completion of the apprenticeship
Employer Description:Chester Zoo is the UK’s favourite zoo as well as an international conservation charity. Known as the North of England Zoological Society and managed by a board of Trustees.
The zoo was founded by the Mottershead family and welcomed its first visitors on 10 June 1931. Three years later, the zoo was registered as a non-profit organisation to be run as a charitable educational, conservation and scientific institution. Our membership scheme was also launched. In its first year 155 members, whose subscriptions totalled £216, signed up. Today, the zoo has over 165,000 members all helping provide funds for our conservation mission, both here in the UK and around the world.
What began as a family run zoo has grown into a globally-renowned centre of excellence for conservation and scientific research, and one of the UK’s biggest and most popular visitor attractions. We have even been voted the best zoo in the UK on TripAdvisor. The zoo’s 130-acre site in Chester, which is home to more than 30,000 animals and more than 500 species, is where this species-saving work is made possible. Each year we welcome 130,000 schoolchildren and gives away over 30,000 tickets to schools in less privileged areas. Our 2 million annual visitors and huge online communities are vital in helping us create a future where nature can survive and thrive.
We pride ourselves on our global conservation work, the zoo is key part of 139 international conservation breeding programmes, working with 62 conservation partners in 19 countries to protect wildlife and people. Experts from the zoo are recognised by governments and NGOs across the world as leaders within the global conservation community. Currently, the zoo is saving species on behalf of the Bermudan, Spanish and Portuguese governments, among others.Working Hours :Monday to Friday
8.30am- 5pm
With a 30 min unpaid breakSkills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Some IT skills,Strong work ethic....Read more...
Job Title: Head of Security / Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands Reports To: IT Director Employment Type: Full-time
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Head of Security / CISO to lead and strengthen our information security function for a Amsterdam-based financial services firm. This is a hands-on leadership role within a small but growing security team, offering the opportunity to define security processes and strategy while ensuring regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the information security function during transition and beyond.
Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive information security strategy aligned with business objectives.
Manage audits, compliance initiatives, and internal control processes, ensuring alignment with financial services regulations.
Serve as the primary point of contact for all security-related matters with stakeholders and regulators.
Oversee outsourced monitoring and security service providers.
Ensure the security of Microsoft-based environments (Azure, M365, identity management, certificates).
Conduct investigations using logs and forensic techniques.
Define and continuously improve security processes appropriate for a small financial services company.
Required Skills & Experience
Hands-on Microsoft security expertise: Azure, M365, identity (SSO, certificates, Hello for Business).
Knowledge of audit, compliance, and regulatory frameworks applicable to financial services.
Experience analyzing Microsoft logs (Teams, Exchange, etc.) and conducting investigations.
Vendor management experience with security service providers.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills; visible, pragmatic leadership style.
Ability to work autonomously in a small-team environment.
Relevant certifications preferred: CISSP, CISM, or equivalent.
Candidate Profile
Senior to Director-level Information Security Manager
Pragmatic, adaptable, and able to balance security frameworks with operational needs.
Local presence in the Netherlands; ideally already settled.
Outgoing, communicative, and comfortable engaging with stakeholders.
Experience in financial services is advantageous.
If you would like to find out more, then please apply and someone will respond within 72 hours.
Venquis is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.....Read more...
The main duties for the Trainee Compliance Administrator apprentice are to learn and assist the Compliance team with the following:
Day-to-day compliance monitoring and data input to produce Key Performance Indicators
Ensure that policies, procedures and standards are implemented within the office; assist in the delivery of training as required
Develop and maintain strong relationships with all employees and provide appropriate advice on compliance matters; refer issues to line management
Monitor changes to U.K. legislation and rules affecting the firm's business and advise management and staff of the implications of these changes
Recommend improvements where appropriate and ensure that compliance manual and policies and procedures are kept up-to-date in light of developing legislation
Coordinate and participate in any regulatory examinations as needed
Assist and undertake compliance monitoring, audits and risk assessments
Assist the Compliance Team in maintaining Compliance policies and procedures
Assist in Compliance training for new starters, starter packs HR documentation
Maintain records of all compliance record keeping
Assist in the preparation of regulatory reporting returns within set timeframes
Assist in preparation of the risk monitoring reports
Training:
Compliance and Risk Officer Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
Training Outcome:
This may lead to a permanent position with employer and future progression
Employer Description:Bower is more than one of the most established and recognised independent companies in the equity release advice space.
With advisers based all over the UK, we’re a dynamic group of financial experts who thoroughly understand the market, the economy and the latest regulations – and, most importantly, we know how to use this knowledge and expertise to help you get to where you want to be.
Each of our expert advisers work tirelessly to make sure you receive the highest quality financial guidance and support – without any pressure to proceed. In fact, we would rather advise you not to go ahead than provide you with the wrong product or service.
We want to make sure you always feel in control of the decisions you’re making, and the financial path you’re forging for yourselves and your families. We want you to feel unwaveringly confident in your choices, regardless of whether the right route includes an equity plan or another more suitable home finance product. We’ll be with you every step of the way to discuss your options on your terms, at your preferred pace, in a way that makes you feel comfortable, reassured, and heard. Working Hours :Monday - Friday, Shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Administrative skills....Read more...
