Introduction

People are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for an experienced HR Administrator to join our HR team who shares that belief. As our new HR Administrator, you will be the friendly, organised, and detail focused backbone of our HR and Recruitment operations.

You will provide a full range of transactional Human Resources (HR) administrative tasks to support the functioning of the People Team. Main tasks include recruitment and selection, payroll and contractual administration and data management.

The role sits within the People and Strategy Directorate, working alongside our Learning and Organisational Development, Strategy and Volunteering colleagues.

This is a temporary post for approximately 12 months to cover a period of Maternity Leave.

Role Overview

As an HR Administrator, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our organisational success. Working as part of a friendly team, you'll provide essential support to our colleagues across CHAS. Your responsibilities will include:

• Fostering a positive work environment that values diversity and inclusion

• Managing HR processes to ensure seamless operations and compliance

• Providing support to employees, helping to create an environment where they can thrive

• Managing a busy HR inbox, dealing with a variety of queries, including access requests, management information, payroll queries, contractual changes and reporting/compliance requirements.

• Delivering a compliant and positive pre-boarding experience, ensuring new starts feel supported and well-informed from the moment they accept their offer

• Work with our HR Coordinator to provide Payroll Support: Repackage and prepare HR data for submission to our payroll provider, ensuring deadlines and data quality standards are met.

• Maintain and update our HR Information System (HRIS), ensuring data accuracy and integrity.

• Generate regular and ad-hoc reports from the HRIS to support decision-making and compliance.

• Collaborating with our wider team to develop and implement initiatives that align with our organisational purpose

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have skill and experience in the following areas:

• Demonstrable knowledge of HR and/or Recruitment administrative processes and procedures

• Systems experience including HRIS and/or ATS.

• Demonstrable working knowledge of Microsoft Office software, specifically Outlook, Word, Excel and SharePoint

• Advanced keyboard skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to interact with people at all levels

• Highly developed planning and organisational skills

• Ability to prioritise and manage own workload and work on own initiative

• A calm, logical and methodical approach, often working under pressure to tight deadlines

• Excellent degree of accuracy and attention to detail

• Good time management skills

About CHAS

At CHAS, we support families during the toughest of times. Our ambition is to reach every family in Scotland who is living with the heart-breaking prognosis that their child is dying and offer them our care and support to empower them to make the most of the short time they have together. As an HR Administrator, you will be instrumental in achieving this vision by providing valuable HR and recruitment administrative support and guidance to employees throughout their employment with CHAS.

We offer

• Flexible Working: our team works flexibly and in a hybrid manner with time split between at home and onsite in our various locations. CHAS offers flexible and family friendly working. and are happy to discuss working arrangements that work for you!

• Development Opportunities: exposure to a wide variety of HR and recruitment business as usual activities as well as projects, with regular opportunities to engage in continuous structured internal and external learning.

• Professional Growth: Work with industry leaders in a high-performing team where you will be encouraged and supported to excel and develop your skills.

• Comprehensive Benefits: Including generous annual leave policy and pension, incremental salary progression, access to Blue Light discounts, and health and wellbeing support.

Help us rewrite the future of how Scotland cares for dying children

We are looking for an ambitious Policy and External Affairs Officer to help drive change in how Scotland supports babies, children and young people with life-shortening conditions.

This is a rare opportunity to influence national and local policy working across policy, public affairs and strategic communications, supporting CHAS to shape public debate and strengthen the system of support around families.

You’ll work on high-impact priorities, contribute to national conversations, and help ensure that the voices of children and families inform decision-making at every level.

About the role

Working closely with the Policy and External Affairs Manager and a high-performing Marketing and Communications team, you will:

• Contribute to policy development and advocacy that informs national and local decision-making

• Shape and deliver strategic campaigns and communications to drive increased awareness and influence positive change

• Support engagement with MSPs, civil servants, local government and partners, building CHAS’ influence

• Deliver insight, analysis and briefings that position CHAS as a trusted, expert voice on children’s palliative care and public health issues

• Work across the organisation to ensure lived experience and evidence are at the heart of our work

This is more than a policy or communications role. You’ll contribute to system-level change, gain exposure to national policy development and public debate, and work as part of a collaborative, ambitious and values-driven team.

You’ll have responsibility from the outset, with opportunities to develop your skills and build your career in public affairs, policy and strategic communications.

About you

We’re interested in people with ambition, curiosity and strong judgement.

You’ll bring:

• Experience in a policy, public affairs and/or communications roles

• A good understanding of the Scottish and UK political landscape

• A good understanding of the Scottish media landscape

• The ability to analyse issues and translate complex issues into clear, compelling messages for both policy and media audiences

• Strong relationship-building skills and confidence working with stakeholders

• The ability to manage competing priorities and work at pace

We welcome applications from candidates with equivalent experience and transferable skills.

About CHAS

Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) provides care and support for babies, children and young people with life-shortening conditions, and their families, across Scotland. We deliver specialist children’s palliative care in hospices, homes and hospitals-helping families spend meaningful time together and supporting them through the most difficult moments.

Working at CHAS

• Hybrid working, with flexibility across home and CHAS sites

• Travel across Scotland (approx. 20%) for meetings, events and stakeholder engagement

• A supportive environment with opportunities for learning, development and progression

• A culture built on collaboration, trust and respect

• A competitive benefits package including generous annual leave, pension contribution, flexible working, and wellbeing support

This role requires the ability to travel to locations across Scotland; a full driving license and access to a car are required.

Help shape the future of volunteering across Scotland

Volunteers are at the heart of Food Train.

Every day, around 1,000 volunteers help older people across Scotland access nutritious food, practical support and meaningful social connections. Their contribution enables older people to live independently, stay connected to their communities and enjoy a better quality of life.

As we look to the future and deliver our ambitious strategy for growth, we are seeking a National Volunteer Development Manager to lead the next stage of our volunteering journey.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape and strengthen volunteering across a national charity with a 30 year history of supporting older people to eat well, age well and live well.

About the role

Reporting to the senior leadership team, you will lead the development of Food Train's volunteering programme across Scotland.

You will work closely with local branch teams to strengthen volunteer recruitment, retention, training and recognition, ensuring volunteers have an exceptional experience and are supported to make a meaningful difference.

You will develop and implement a national approach to volunteer engagement, create opportunities for learning and development, support local teams to build volunteer capacity, and help Food Train attract, retain and diversify the volunteers needed to achieve our strategic ambitions.

This is a role for someone who enjoys both strategic thinking and practical delivery, someone who can inspire others, build strong relationships and drive positive change.

About you

We are looking for someone with experience of developing and improving volunteering programmes, ideally across multiple locations or services.

You will have experience of volunteer recruitment and engagement, developing training and resources, supporting organisational improvement and working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders.

Most importantly, you will be passionate about the power of volunteering and committed to creating outstanding volunteer experiences.

Why join Food Train?

Food Train is one of Scotland's leading charities supporting older people.

We believe everyone should have access to nutritious food, compassionate support and the connections they need to thrive.

This role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of older people and volunteers across Scotland while helping shape the future of volunteering within a growing national organisation.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Pension scheme
• Learning and development opportunities
• The opportunity to make a real difference in communities across Scotland

Are you looking for a role in which you will improve the lives of families in your community? A role that enables you to work differently, build your knowledge and skills and feel valued by clients, colleagues and the organisation you work for?

It’s an exciting time to be part of Scottish Huntington’s Association with the implementation of Standing Tall: A Strategy For Growth 2023 – 28 to transform the care and support of Huntington’s families, expand services, raise awareness and deepen our involvement and support for world-leading research and clinical trials.

We are looking for a Health and Social Care professional to join our nationwide network of Huntington’s Disease Specialists to provide care management, specialist assessment and emotional support to individuals and families across Scotland.

Working in partnership with local Health and Social Care teams, you will also provide advice, training and education to professionals and voluntary agencies involved in all aspects of Huntington’s disease care.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic and motivated to have a positive influence on the quality of life of the individuals and families they support. This role is open to medical and health and social care staff from backgrounds such as nursing, allied health, social work and medicine. Professional body membership is essential. Previous experience of Huntington’s disease is advantageous but not essential as full training will be provided.

You should be able to work autonomously in this challenging and rewarding position. Good listening, communication and interpersonal skills are vital, as are excellent time keeping and caseload management abilities. Community-based practice knowledge, a driving licence and use of a car complete our list of essential criteria. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced disclosure check.

Scottish Huntington’s Association is the only charity in Scotland dedicated exclusively to the care and support of individuals and families whose lives are impacted by Huntington’s disease, an incurable neurological condition with severe and complex physical, mental health and cognitive symptoms.

You will find a values-driven organisation, founded by families for families and recognised at national and international levels for expertise in supporting the Huntington’s disease community.

General

• All applicants must be able to demonstrate the right to work in the UK.
• The post will be subject to a four-month probationary period.
• Out-of-pocket expenses including travel and mileage allowances will be paid on receipt of appropriate claim forms and invoices/receipts.

Base

• Greater Glasgow and Clyde: Scottish Huntington's Association, Business First, Burnbrae Road, Paisley, PA2 1FB.
• Ayrshire and Arran: Douglas Grant Rehabilitation Centre, Ayrshire Central Hospital, Kilwinning Road, Irvine, KA12 8SS