• Duration: Fixed term until 31 December 2024

• Salary: £38,000 pro rata per annum

• Job Level: 4

• Hours: 17.5-21 hours per week. Other flexible arrangements will be considered.

• Disclosure Level: Basic. This role involves no direct or indirect work with children.

• Reports to: People Business Partner

• Location: Working from home and at 1 Westfield Avenue, London E20 1HZ.

At the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK), we pull together to achieve the best possible results for children in danger around the world.  We believe in an inclusive workplace and in the power of fulfilled colleagues who share the same values and goals, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children. 

Our work is guided by the UN Convention of the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which recognise the universality of children’s rights.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Our people are the cornerstone of UNICEF UK. We have an inclusive, engaged, values-based culture that nurtures and enables talent to thrive and deliver their best work for children.

Through our strategy, the People team works to create a workforce that is effective, engaged, diverse, lives our values and is safe and supported.  Our team is made up of Talent, Internal Communications, Facilities, People Experience and Business Partnering and Advisory, and we’re led by the Director of People.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We have a number of policies due for review this year due to our regular schedule of reviews as well as forthcoming changes in employment law. The People Policy Specialist will take the lead on reviewing all policies assigned to them and developing guides, in collaboration with People team colleagues and others in the organisation. The postholder will also participate in policy-related aspects of our anti-racism programme.

What we will expect you to achieve

• Review existing or develop new organisational policies and guides in line with employment legislation, best practice, inclusion and organisational context and requirements.

• Collaborate with key stakeholders including our Staff Association and colleague networks, as appropriate, and ensuring our policies are developed in a way that aligns with and promotes our values.

• Develop appropriate plans to embed revised or new policies and guides into current ways of working, in conjunction with People team colleagues.

• Contribute to the development and implementation of HR/people-related elements of strategic organisational projects, most specifically relating to our anti-racism programme.

• Contribute to the development and implementation of wellbeing initiatives in collaboration with the People Business Partner and Mental Wellbeing Champions.

• Coach, guide and advise people managers and colleagues on people policies.

• Stay up to date with developments in employment legislation and HR best practice and trends to inform policy development, advice, and project implementation.

• Demonstrate and model a commitment to our shared values, behaviours and inclusive practices (known as Our Shared Commitment) in all aspects of your work.

BEHAVIOURS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

This section contains the essential behaviours, experience, knowledge and skills needed in order to be effective and successful in this role. All criteria in this section are essential.

Effective behaviours

Supporter driven and mission aligned

• Is committed to children and their rights and motivated to work towards creating a better world for every child.

Communication

• Presents complex messages clearly and with impact, tailoring style to suit the audience.

Positive relationships

• Develops and nurtures professional relationships with colleagues at all levels to support the achievement of objectives.

Creating and innovating

• Scans the external environment for trends, insights, ideas and best practice that could benefit UNICEF UK’s work.

Relevant experience

• Experience of developing and implementing HR/people-related policies and procedures in a values-based environment, ensuring consideration of inclusion, employment legislation, organisational culture, values and voice.

• Experience at HR Adviser level or above in a busy environment.

Specific knowledge and skills

• Strong and up-to-date knowledge and practical understanding of UK employment legislation and best practice.

• Ability to quickly understand organisational culture and adapt approach to get engagement and buy-in.

• Knowledge and understanding of inclusion in the employment context.

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and conflicting demands.

• Ability to present information in an accessible and compelling manner using a variety of methods to appeal to different audiences.