People Project Partner - Contracts x2

The Woodland Trust is looking for two People Project Partners - Contracts to form an important part of a new team that will deliver a people transformation project. 

The project is focused on creating clear job families, clear job descriptions, updating policies, benefits and terms and conditions of employment. It will build capability and support people related processes that provide the basis for talent and career development and ensure colleague practices are legally compliant, fair and aligned with our organisational values.

The Role: 

• The People Project Partner will form an important part of a new team that will deliver a people transformation project, focused on reviewing and updating people policies, benefits and terms and conditions of employment.
• The role will ensure our people practices are legally compliant, fair, consistent, and aligned with our organisational values. The role will be pivotal in preparing for upcoming changes in employment legislation and supporting a consistent employee experience across our workforce.
• Review and update existing people policies and procedures to ensure compliance with current and forthcoming UK employment legislation.
• Benchmark policies and practices against sector standards and legal requirements.
• Draft and consult on new or revised policies, ensuring clarity, consistency, and accessibility.
• Audit current terms and conditions of employment across different employee groups.
• Identify inconsistencies or disparities and recommend changes to support equity and fairness.
• This is a 24-month fixed term contract.
• This role includes a mix of working from home and at our main office in Grantham, Lincolnshire. Visits to Grantham would be required no more than once a month on average.

The Candidate: 

• You’ll have an enthusiasm for the environment and share our core values-Grow Together, Explore, Focus and Make it Count
• You’ll have experience working in a fast-paced HR environment with involvement in policy work, process reviews and/or employment practices.
• You’ll have experience delivering similar people focused transformation projects or change initiatives in a complex geographical challenging organisation.
• You’ll be up to date and have knowledge of the UK employment law and about fairness and equity in People practices.
• You’ll have experience writing and/or editing clear, professional documents and guidance materials in the People practice.

Benefits & Wellbeing: Joining our team means you'll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:

• Enhanced Employer Pension
• Life Assurance
• Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
• Generous Annual Leave
• Enhanced Parental Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme

About Us: The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity and is dedicated to creating a world where trees and woods thrive for both people and nature. Our mission involves engaging and inspiring individuals to contribute toward tackling the nature and climate crisis through the protection, restoration, and creation of essential woodland habitats.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: To achieve our vision of a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. All people, no matter their background, identity, ability, or circumstance, should benefit from trees. 

People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply.

Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application. 

Application Advice: For fairness we keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, we do not ask for your CV at application stage. Make sure that you answer the Application Questions to show your relevant skills and passion for the role.

Apply Now: If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We might close the job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. If we do close the advert early, and you have an application in process, we will email you prior to closing to give you time to complete.

Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams on 30th & 31st July.

For queries relating to this new opportunity please email [email protected].