Back

People and Development Manager

Part time

Job Description

This is a permanent role to support and develop NWC’s People function, helping to make our organisation an even better place to work. You’ll play a key role in supporting day-to-day people matters, while also leading improvements to our systems, processes, policies, and ways of working to ensure they meet the needs of our staff and the organisation.

For the first six months, you’ll report directly to the CEO. This will give you the opportunity to settle into NWC, understand our culture, priorities, and ways of working, and get a full picture of how the organisation operates. After this initial period and as the new Head of Operations remit takes shape, you’ll continue to then work closely with senior leadership, reviewing existing practices and helping to develop and embed new approaches that support both staff and organisational goals.

You’ll take ownership of our people systems, including our HRIS, and lead on updating policies and processes to make them simple, clear, and effective. You’ll also support recruitment, onboarding, reporting, and the smooth delivery of any changes, helping staff to engage confidently with new ways of working.  In the future there is the possibility of line management responsibilities.

This role is an excellent opportunity for someone who is proactive, collaborative, and passionate about supporting people to thrive in a feminist, values-driven organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

The list below highlights the main responsibilities of the role, but it’s not exhaustive. You may be asked to take on other tasks that fit with this role.

People Processes and Systems

(Working closely with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team)

  • Review NWC’s current people systems, policies and ways of working, and make suggestions for improvements.
  • Lead the design and implementation of new or upgraded people processes and systems that make our work more effective and supportive for staff.
  • Take charge of introducing any new people systems or updates, helping colleagues understand and use them confidently, and embedding them into day-to-day practice.
  • Help the leadership team access the right information by developing useful reports and insights from our systems.
  • Support the ongoing development of our training programme for all staff 

Day-to-Day People Support

  • Keep all people records up to date and accurate across our systems, electronic files, and other databases. This includes:
    • Salary changes
    • Changes to contracts, terms and conditions
    • Records of formal meetings
    • Absence tracking including annual leave, sickness, emergency leave, phased return, parental leave, compassionate leave and carer’s leave
  • Be the first point of contact for people questions, giving helpful guidance and escalating complex issues to the Senior Leadership Team, CEO, or Legal Advisors when needed.
  • Maintain the organisational chart and support workforce information.
  • Produce and contribute to reports on sickness, staff turnover, staff survey results, and workforce demographics.
  • Stay up to date with employment laws and best practice, keeping the Senior Leadership Team informed about anything relevant.
  • Support formal people processes, such as disciplinary or grievance meetings, including taking independent notes where needed.

Payroll Support

  • Work closely with the Finance Officer and Head of Finance to make sure changes to contracts, starters, leavers, and terms are recorded accurately for payroll.
  • Prepare monthly absence reports and make sure employees and Finance are aware of any changes to sick pay entitlement.

Recruitment and Selection

  • Support hiring managers to make sure recruitment materials and job adverts are accurate, inclusive, and appealing.
  • Advertise roles on relevant job boards, and work with our External Relations & Comms team to share vacancies on our website and social media.
  • Explore other recruitment channels to reach the right people for specialist or hard-to-fill roles.
  • Manage the recruitment mailbox, responding to applicant and manager queries in a friendly and timely way.
  • Help coordinate interviews, from scheduling and room bookings to supporting managers and candidates through the process.
  • Work closely with the Head of Therapeutic Services to support the Renew Service for the Therapy Team, helping to arrange interviews, participating on panels, and assisting with induction and the management of related documentation

General Requirements

  • Provide support across NWC administration when needed.
  • Attend and contribute to staff meetings, team meetings, supervisions, and working groups.
  • Be part of the NWC community of women, activities and events
  • Support other teams with appropriate cover as needed
  • Follow NWC’s commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and make sure anti-oppressive practice is applied in all areas of work.
  • Work in a way that respects confidentiality and complies with GDPR and other relevant legislation.

Our Values and Behaviours

  • Committed to NWC’s purpose, putting women at the heart of everything we do.
  • Feminist and committed to innovation and continuous improvement in our ways of working.
  • Flexible, open to new challenges, and reflective about your own learning.
  • Understands and celebrates diversity, ensuring fair and inclusive practice in all areas of work.
  • Collaborative, building strong relationships with colleagues and partners.
  • Positive, proactive, and solution-focused with a “can-do” attitude.
  • Takes care of their own wellbeing while supporting others.
  • Works flexibly to meet the needs of the organisation and colleagues.

We are looking for someone with a CIPD Level 3 qualification as a minimum. CIPD Level 5 would be an advantage, but we also welcome applications from candidates with relevant HR experience who can demonstrate the skills needed for the role.

 

 

 

What you'll earn (you won't find "competitive salary” written instead of a figure on our watch!)

£31,751 per annum FTE (£25,744 approx. for 30 hours per week)

What you'll receive in return (Benefits)

At Nottingham Women’s Centre, you’ll be part of a passionate, feminist organisation where women are at the heart of everything we do. Our People function plays a vital role in supporting the staff and volunteers who deliver life-changing services every day.

We believe that everyone’s voice matters. We are open to new ideas, suggestions and ways of working, and we encourage colleagues to contribute to shaping how we grow and improve as an organisation. This role offers real opportunity to influence our people systems, processes and culture, helping us build an even stronger and more supportive workplace.

Beyond your day-to-day role, you’ll have opportunities to get involved in events, campaigns and wider organisational activities, giving you the chance to feel connected to the community we serve and the impact of our work. Whether it’s supporting key events, contributing to discussions about how we evolve, or collaborating across teams, you’ll be part of a supportive and committed community.

We offer a flexible, reflective and values-led working environment where collaboration, wellbeing and continuous improvement are genuinely encouraged.

We believe that people do their best work when they feel trusted, supported, and valued. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy:

Generous Pro Rata Leave Entitlement
We offer 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, as well as an additional 3–4 concessionary shutdown days over the Christmas period - giving you plenty of time to rest and recharge.

A Truly Flexible Working Culture
We don’t believe in clock-watching or tying you to your desk from 9am to 5pm. Instead, we treat you like the adult professional you are. We trust you to deliver your role to the best of your ability, and we support you to work in a way that helps you thrive.

Hybrid Working
Depending on the role and department, hybrid working arrangements are available, helping you balance work and life in a way that suits you.

Commitment to Wellbeing
Your wellbeing matters to us. Our Employee Assistance Programme offers confidential support whenever you need it, and we’re committed to creating a positive, healthy environment where colleagues feel cared for and connected.

If you have any questions or would like an informal conversation about the role, we would be happy to hear from you.

CIPD Requirement

Level 3 Required

Email Contact for candidates

jobs@nottinghamwomenscentre.com

Closing Date

31/03/2026
Nottingham Women's Centre
About Nottingham Women's Centre

Nottingham Women’s Centre is a women’s community and services space dedicated to helping women to overcome barriers, have their voices heard and seek solutions that create a better future for themselves. We do this by offering a network of services that include counselling, advice and guidance, courses, health and well-being activities, volunteering, focussed campaigning and activism.

Apply Now