Whether you are part of our Therapeutic Team directly working with our families, or a member of HQ working behind the scenes, a day at Dandelion Time is never the same!
People are at the heart of everything we do at Dandelion Time, whether they are our staff, volunteers, partners or our families. Being hands-on in the natural world is the basis for our activities and creativity at Dandelion Time. We care for the earth, plants, animals and each other.
Graham Carpenter, CEO
We are Recruiting!
We are seeking an experienced HR professional to join our expanding charity. The HR Advisor will be responsible for providing an efficient and effective HR operational service across the charity. Reporting directly to the CEO, and working largely unassisted, this is a hands-on-role across all HR functions including recruitment, on-boarding, training, health and well-being of staff as well as providing guidance and support to line managers with a portfolio of staff relations casework. This role will also provide direct line management, leadership and support to our Volunteer Coordinator.
This hybrid role combines the convenience of working from home with working at Dandelion Time’s beautiful 22-acre site alongside donkeys, alpacas and sheep!
To be successful in this role, you will have
For further details of the role and person specification, please download the HR Advisor Recruitment Pack
Deadline for Applications is midnight on Wednesday 6th December 2023
Dandelion Time reserves the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. If you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Dandelion Time is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safer recruitment practices will be followed, and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
The successful candidate will be offered the role on a conditional basis subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS checks and background verifications.
Reasons to work for us
Make a difference
You will be part of a small, welcoming and vibrant team dedicated team undertaking immensely rewarding work. Whatever your role, you will be helping to transform the lives of vulnerable children in our community.
Our nurturing farm environment
Providing a peaceful natural environment is at the heart of our approach, allowing children to heal and develop aspirations for a brighter future. Whatever your role you can reap the benefits of our beautiful, homely environment and the joys that working in the great outdoors and with animals bring.
Encouraging work/life balance
We strive to achieve a happy and healthy work-life balance for all our staff. Where practicable we offer flexible working arrangements to allow staff to work in a way that suits their individual lifestyles.
Thinking about your finances
We recognise that sound financial planning is something we can all benefit from and building up a good pension is something we want to help you achieve with our flexible, tax-efficient pension schemes. Contributions are taken automatically, and you can take your plan with you if you leave us.
Personal development and wellbeing
We encourage staff to fully understand and experience all aspects of Dandelion Time by joining other teams within the organisation from time to time.
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