People and Culture Lead (Part-Time)

 

Information:

Job Title: People and Culture Lead (Part-Time)

Hours: 17.5 hours/week (0.5 FTE – flexible working options available)

Salary: Up to £15,000 per year (pro rata of £30,000 FTE)

Deadline to apply: Wednesday 18^th June 2025

Location: Positive Futures/ Hybrid

 

Overall Purpose of Role:

We’re looking for a curious and supportive People and Culture Lead to help embed a high-performing, inclusive workplace culture, lead the implementation of a new HR system, and support managers across the employee lifecycle.

You’ll work closely with the CEO to ensure our existing HR policies are effectively applied and tailored to how we work. You’ll also play a key role in implementing a new HR system, exploring how AI and digital tools can improve productivity, and reporting on key people metrics each month.

This is a hands-on, strategic role for someone who enjoys working collaboratively and improving systems and culture in a values-driven environment.

 

Key Responsibilities

Culture & Engagement

· Champion a values-led, inclusive and supportive organisational culture.

· Lead staff engagement and wellbeing initiatives that reflect the team’s needs.

· Support leadership and managers in fostering a positive and empowered workplace.

Policy Implementation

· Ensure our existing HR policies and procedures are applied consistently and aligned with

our ways of working.

· Coach and support managers in using policies confidently and fairly.

Recruitment & Employee Lifecycle

· Manage recruitment processes from end to end – from job design and advertising to

interviews and onboarding.

· Support managers through all stages of the employee journey: induction, development,

performance, and exit.

· Ensure fair, inclusive and legally compliant HR practices throughout.

HR System & Digital Innovation

· Lead the implementation of a new HR system, streamlining processes like onboarding, leave tracking, and performance reviews.

· Identify opportunities for AI and digital tools to enhance HR processes and improve productivity. · Stay curious and open to new technologies, with support to explore and adopt tools after recruitment.

Reporting & HR Insight

· Maintain accurate and confidential records.

· Produce monthly reports on key HR KPIs, supporting strategic decisions and Board reporting.

· Monitor trends and suggest improvements based on data insights.

Learning & Development

· Coordinate learning and development opportunities aligned with team and organisational needs.

· Promote a culture of continuous improvement, feedback and personal growth.

 

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

· CIPD Level 3 qualified (or working towards it) or holds a comparable management qualification (e.g. CMI Level 3)

· Experienced in HR, recruitment, or organisational development in a small or values-led organisation

· Confident in supporting the full employee lifecycle and advising managers

· Well-organised, solutions-focused, and great at building relationships

· Tech-savvy with experience or interest in HR systems and process improvement

· Curious, supportive and open-minded, with a willingness to learn and explore how AI can support HR and organisational productivity

· Passionate about inclusion, well-being and building a healthy, engaging workplace culture

 

Why Join Us

· Excellent competitive salary and rates of pay

· Company pension – 8% (3% Employer contribution, 5% employee contribution)

· Excellent Annual leave entitlement with 33 days holiday (including bank holiday)

· Staff Health Cash Plan – financial aid towards dental checks, eye checks & more

· £25 birthday shopping voucher

· Regular supervision and guidance

· Access to counselling, no requirement to inform employers

· Company sick pay

· Eligible to join Charity Workers Discount scheme

· Company Team building events

· Supportive Workforce

· Casual dress/ Uniform options

· Expenses paid

· An extensive training program to ensure our staff are the best in their field.

· A supportive and approachable Management Team

· The opportunity to make a real difference with the children and families we have the pleasure of working with.

Although the core duties of the post are set out within the job description a flexible approach to work is essential. The post holder may be required to adapt the above duties to take account of changes to working practices.

 

People and Culture Lead – Person Specification

		App	Interview
	CIPD Level 3 qualified (or working towards it) or holds a comparable management qualification (e.g. CMI Level 3)	✔
	Experienced in HR, recruitment, or organisational development in a small or values-led organisation	✔	✔
	Tech-savvy with experience or interest in HR systems and process improvement	✔	✔
	Confident in supporting the full employee lifecycle and advising managers	✔	✔
	Well-organised, solutions-focused, and great at building relationships	✔	✔
	Curious, supportive and open-minded, with a willingness to learn and explore how AI can support HR and organisational productivity	✔	✔
	Passionate about inclusion, well-being and building a healthy, engaging workplace culture	✔
	This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure	✔
	To undertake training and supervision as required by management
	To work flexibly to support the overall operation of the service. Will include some evenings and weekend work.		✔

 

To apply, please complete our Application Form: People and Culture Lead Application Form (Please note: Please ensure you fully complete our Application Form in order to be considered for the role, CV’s are not accepted in isolation).

Please send completed applications to info@positivefutures.org.uk.

 

NB: This job description identifies the key responsibilities and requirements. It is not an exhaustive list of tasks that need to be completed. Positive Futures reserves the right to amend the job description as the role develops within the organisation