About the role 

This is a great opportunity to join a small team of competent, energised, and fun-loving professionals. As a member of the People Team, you will participate in realising the People agenda by supporting the Director in the provision of employee relations and employee engagement initiatives. This is a business-critical role for the Charity. You will manage and develop the employee relations function to ensure that SSAFA is fully equipped to handle workplace concerns through effective interventions.  You will work extensively with all levels to identify opportunities to proactively and preventatively address common employee relations issues through effective employee engagement initiatives including EDI agenda. You will stay attuned to organisational and operational changes to identify potential employee relations risks and develop plans to address them proactively. You will also lead on People projects such as reward and recognition, organisational change and restructuring (including individual and collective consultation processes).

Our small and dedicated team is progressive and diverse, full of ideas to develop and grow the organisation and themselves. The mantra in the team is to be flexible, keeping a growth mindset which also involves having fun together and taking every opportunity to celebrate. There is no room for a dull moment in the People team.

About you

We are looking for an exceptional people’s person, who thrives on making a difference by taking every event as a learning opportunity. You will be a highly grounded and motivated individual, with a track record of success in managing people related activities. You will be a natural communicator with a proven ability to build professional relationships with an aim to develop managers in doing things the right way - in line with policies and procedures and supporting employees to give their best work.

About SSAFA

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is a trusted source of support for serving personnel, veterans and their families in their time of need. In 2022 our trained teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 59,000 people, including veterans, serving personnel (regulars and reserves) and their families.  

SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. And we are here for that person and their family, any time they need us and in any way, they need us. 

Diversity and Inclusion at SSAFA

SSAFA exists to support a diverse range of beneficiaries within the armed forces community, and we believe diversity within our teams is key to ensuring we can deliver our services effectively. We thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a worldwide charity. SSAFA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business. 

SSAFA is committed to using the Disclosure & Barring Service to ensure we, as an employer, safeguard those we serve.  

Further information about the role

Download the full job description here.

Review the benefits that SSAFA has to offer here.

If you have any queries or would like to speak to someone about this role, please contact Sarah Fernandes, Director of People and Organisational Development on +442045667999

No agencies please. Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable.

How to apply 

Click on 'Start your application' now. 

If you need any adjustments to support you with the application process, please contact recruitment@ssafa.org.uk  

Closing date: Midnight 3 March 2024. SSAFA reserves the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. 

Interviews: TBC