The National Oceanography Centre Hiring for HR Services Manager at Liverpool Full Time

Permanent

Full time (37 hours per week)

£36,860

Who are we?

We are the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) – the UK’s centre of excellence for oceanographic sciences. We are a national research organisation, delivering integrated marine science and technology from the coast to the deep ocean.

We are made up of a dynamic and vibrant community whose focus is on improving the world in which we live. Our work is balanced by our strong sense of purpose, values and behaviours and an unwavering commitment to a ‘one NOC’ approach.

We have a rich history dating back to 1949, and our future has never looked more exciting as we aim to be the world’s most innovative oceanographic institution.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and engaging professional to join our dynamic HR team at the NOC. The role will contribute to the development and direction of the HR administrative service in support of our People and Culture strategy initiatives.

The successful individual will lead the HR Staff Hub and operational delivery as first of first point of contact for advice and guidance, in addition to areas of contractual management, HR policy and procedure support/improvement, HR system support, immigration advice and guidance to ensure the provision of a timely and exceptional service to the business.

About you

Applicants should be qualified to CIPD Level 5 or have equivalent professional experience. We are looking for someone with a comprehensive knowledge of HR services aligned to the employee lifecycle, underpinned by a strong understanding of relevant HR Service systems, functionality and processes.

Applicants should have the proven ability to manage, motivate and develop teams providing a strong vision and direction. The ability to build and maintain effective working relationships – always looking at ways to go the extra mile will be essential to the success of the role. Candidates should have a pragmatic approach to problem solving and be able to assess and analyse challenges and opportunities, whilst applying a range of innovative solutions. The candidate will be required to have excellent communication skills.

Working at the NOC is incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in both the office and remotely during the course of the week, in a supportive, encouraging and flexible environment.

Why the NOC?

We offer a generous set of benefits including 28 days annual leave, plus 3.5 local closure days and 8 public bank holidays, and a contributory Group Personal Pension Plan.

We are committed to flexible working, trusting our staff to get the job done. And we offer an inclusive and supportive environment where our people can meet their full potential.

Location

This position can be based in either Southampton or Liverpool.

Southampton: The centre is well connected by public transport and has ample cycle parking in addition to free onsite car-parking. We support opportunities for further training and development.

Liverpool: The centre is part of the University campus and is only a short walk from the city centre and Lime Street station. We support opportunities for further training and development.

For those outside the UK willing to relocate we can to support visa applications where required.

Our commitment as an employer

The NOC is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. There is a guaranteed interview scheme for suitable candidates with a disability and we welcome applications from ethnic minorities currently under-represented. The NOC is an Investors in People organisation, and has signed up to the Athena SWAN charter principles to take action to address gender equality.

How to apply:
Please click ‘Apply for this job’ and submit an up-to-date CV and cover letter. If you are unable to apply online, please contact the NOC recruitment team at [email protected] / 07955 851648 / 07590 805967.

Before submitting your application please ensure you have reviewed the attached job description and assessment criteria.

Date advert posted: 11/04/2022

Closing date: 25/04/2022. Please note this vacancy may close earlier depending on the number of applicants.

Please note we are not accepting applications via recruitment agencies for this position.

Assessing applications

All applications to the NOC are reviewed by a real-life person, not a computer programme. Attached to our adverts you will find a ‘Candidate Assessment’ document which clearly sets out the criteria against which applications are assessed. Once assessed the strongest candidates will be invited to interview.

If you have been selected for interview we will be in touch to arrange a time and date. If you haven’t been selected for interview we will let you know, although we may not be able to give detailed feedback to every applicant.