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Birmingham City University Students’ Union

https://www.bcusu.com/

About

We have spent time developing our strategic direction to better support our student membership and we are at an exciting stage of our journey. Our primary goal is to represent all 24,000 students and create positive change within their university experience, be it inside or outside of the classroom. At the centre is a strong ethos of promoting accessible student-led activity providing opportunities for student and societal transformation. We strive to work alongside all our students, a force for change and full of active members. Birmingham City University Students’ Union, or BCUSU, is a charity with a purpose: ‘To empower students with the means to shape their own lives’

Summary

We are recruiting for an experienced HR professional who is passionate about talent, culture, and inclusive engagement practises to join BCUSU as our People & Culture Manager.

Job Description

You’ll be leading a small but effective team and will be responsible for leading the development of people initiatives and creating a positive culture for all staff members at BCUSU.  With a focus on inspiring high performance yet in an environment that has wellbeing, diversity, inclusivity, and positive staff engagement at its core.  We are looking for an individual who works well with others, is results driven and strives for excellence.  Experience in supporting managers handling employee relations matters is essential, along with a focus on HR policy development and delivery of the People Strategy priorities.

All BCUSU staff play a role in student engagement and participating in delivering the wider mission and vision of the Students’ Union is essential.  BCUSU is a positive employer, with strong staff engagement, supportive working environment and enhanced employee benefits.

Principle purpose of job:

  • Lead the development of people using a holistic approach, creating a positive culture for all staff and volunteers
  • Establish a high performance culture and the embodiment of BCUSU Values and Behaviours across the organisation
  • Provide high quality HR expertise in all people related matters

Hours

Full Time Contract – 35 hours a week

Applications for reduced hours (minimum of 30 hours) or a flexible working pattern will be considered.  Please state on your covering letter the details of your preferred working pattern.

We are currently trialling a hybrid working pilot supporting a pattern of 60% of hours to be worked in the office and 40% from home each week.  There is the requirement to be able to respond to business need so, at times, there may be additional requirements to work from the office so a flexible approach is essential.

Annual Leave – 32 days plus bank holidays, potential to increase to 37 days with long service increments (full time equivalents will be calculated pro rata in accordance to contracted hours)

To apply

Go to: https://www.bcusu.com/jobs/vacancy/314/

BCUSU is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on Race, Age, Disability, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Reassignment, Religion or belief, Marriage and Civil Partnership or Pregnancy and Maternity or any other protected characteristic.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to assist you in the application or interview process please get in touch to discuss your needs.

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Birmingham City University Students’ Union

https://www.bcusu.com/

About

We have spent time developing our strategic direction to better support our student membership and we are at an exciting stage of our journey. Our primary goal is to represent all 24,000 students and create positive change within their university experience, be it inside or outside of the classroom. At the centre is a strong ethos of promoting accessible student-led activity providing opportunities for student and societal transformation. We strive to work alongside all our students, a force for change and full of active members. Birmingham City University Students’ Union, or BCUSU, is a charity with a purpose: ‘To empower students with the means to shape their own lives’

Ref. Bir1684343292
  • Location

    Birmingham, UK
  • Type

    Full Time
  • Salary

    £32,656-£37,262
  • Closes

    5 Jun
  • Experience

    Experienced

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