Contract:

Fixed Term (until June 2027)| Full-time | Salary £30,500 – £35,000 | Location: Brixton, London flexible working available.

Deadline:

Thursday 2nd of April 2026

Contract:

Full-time| 37.5 hours p/w | £18 per hour | Location: Lambeth

Purpose of the role

The purpose of this role is to support our Head of Finance and Operations with our HR, operations and admin functions including managing systems to efficiently run the business and achieve strategic objectives agreed by Black Thrive Board of Directors. This includes being the first point of contact for HR and office queries, leading the recruitment process, managing onboarding and offboarding, preparing employment contracts (Full-time and/or part-time, zero hours and/or fixed terms contracts), supporting the Finance Officer with payroll, checking and following right-to-work in the UK, administrating DBS checks and creating new company policies together with management. The ideal candidate will be a sound HR generalist who has a good understanding of UK employment laws, organisational governance and  is comfortable working independently, have refined problem-solving skills, and thrive in a rapidly evolving environment.

Duties and responsibilities

1.      The HR Manager assumes the primary responsibility for ensuring the organisations employment policies are fit for purpose and in line with any changes in employment legislation and for communicating the changes to the Directors and SLT where required.

2.      Support the Head of Finance & Operations to manage HR and admin functions, including working with managers to prepare job descriptions, employment contracts, onboarding and offboarding.

3.      Lead the recruitment process for new staff to source appropriate candidates for the organisation. This includes job advertising, shortlisting, interviewing, pre-employment checks and other pre-employment activities that are necessary.

4.      Ensure the renewal of DBS checks for all staff is carried out on a periodic basis.

5.      Process new joiners and leavers on the HR platforms and liaising with IT Support to ensure staff are set up or removed as needed.

6.      Plan and coordinate induction for new employees.

7.      Manage the employee performance reviews, and performance improvement plans in line with the organisations policies and any legislative requirements.

8.      Work with the Head of Finance and Operations to implement and review the organisations reward principles and salary benchmarking exercise.

9.      Support the Head of Finance and Operations to embed Black Thrive’s mission and values across the organisation, leading and driving the required culture change.

10.   Review the existing policies and update or create new HR related policies in line with the current employment laws or governance requirements.

11.   Develop, implement and review the employee development and training plan / strategy with the Head of Finance and Operations.

12.   Develop and manage the annual training budget.

13.   Ensure the provision of effective day-to-day office administration and support across the organisation.

14.   Develop and implement sound strategies and initiatives to enhance the people management skills and capabilities across their teams.

15.   Assist the Head of Finance and Operations in ensuring adherence to GDPR legislation liaising with external DPO service provider as required.

16.   Responsible for ensuring staff issues around performance, disciplinary issues, needs for aids and adaptations and other wellbeing issues are dealt with in line with the organisations policies and procedures. Liaising with external HR providers where necessary.

17.   Manage employee relations and resolving conflicts and disciplinary issues / grievances

18.   Manage the relationship with BTG’s outsourced HR partners.

19.   Ensure employee health and safety compliance and all associated documentation is maintained.

20.   Ensure all employee information in Bright HR is updated daily and accurately to ensure that the payroll can be processed on the due date.

21.   Enhance the development and use of Bright HR across the organisation.

22.   Produce and deliver presentations, reports and other material relevant to the role.

23.   Supporting staff wellbeing, including promoting the Employee Assistance Program, conducting check-ins as needed, facilitating return-to-work meetings, and tracking staff absences such as sickness, time off in lieu (TOIL), and holidays.

Please note: The above is not an exhaustive list of duties, and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your evolving role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.

Company Benefits

• Flexible working – we give you control over your work schedule

• Up to 34 days annual leave inclusive of 8 days bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Employee Assistance programme

PERSON SPECIFICATION

HR & Admin Manager

Qualifications and Experience

Equivalent of a bachelor’s degree in HR, business administration or related field.

Practical knowledge of HR best practice policies and procedures in the UK.

Knowledge of business compliance in relation to HR, health and safety and data protection.

Experience in developing and implementing new systems and processes in start-up environments.

Previous experience of working in an HR/People generalist role.

Experience setting up and maintaining administrative systems that are compliant with data protection and privacy laws.

Ability, skills, knowledge

Good knowledge and understanding of Payroll/HR policies

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

Proven experience in delivering a payroll operational or contractual administration service

Confident dealing with issues like succession planning, workforce planning and talent development.

Commitment to equality for all people as well as good knowledge and understanding of the experiences of Black people of African and Caribbean descent and a strong drive to address the factors which negatively impact upon their health and wellbeing.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including conveying complex information adaptable to people from different professional backgrounds and levels of seniority.

Excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail, ability to multitask and to manage a heavy workload and competing priorities.

Ability to work at speed through ambiguity and uncertainty and remain calm under pressure.

Ability to remain enthusiastic, optimistic and solutions-focused in the face of adversity and to deliver tangible results with minimal supervision.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required but we will treat applicants who have a criminal record fairly and will not unreasonably discriminate because of a conviction or other information revealed.

Contract:

One Year | Part Time FTC| Salary £30,500 FTE pro rata £15,000 | Location: Brixton| Hybrid 

Deadline:

Sunday 08th February 2026

Benefits

26 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays, hybrid working, pension contribution

Please let us know if you need support, have a reasonable adjustment request or have a question by contacting us.

About Black Thrive Global

We exist to change the odds stacked against Black people by embedding race equity into systemic change so that thriving is not the exception but the norm.

Black Thrive Global evolved from the work of the Black Thrive Lambeth Partnership, which was established in 2016 to address the inequalities that negatively impact the mental health and wellbeing of Black people. Black people’s cumulative exposure to negative experiences and poor outcomes are not unique to Lambeth and Black Thrive Global was founded in 2020 to address the detrimental outcomes for Black people of African and Caribbean descent wherever they may be located.

Black Thrive Lambeth – Communities Workstream Overview

The Communities Workstream sits at the heart of Black Thrive Lambeth’s model and is the primary mechanism through which the organisation remains deeply connected to Black residents across the borough. Covering communities from Waterloo to Central Hill Estate, the workstream focuses on Black adults and their wellbeing, ensuring that lived experience directly informs strategy, systems change, and service design.

This workstream is responsible for building, maintaining, and nurturing relationships at grassroots level—with residents, community leaders, and Black-led organisations doing vital work across Lambeth. It acts as a bridge between community insight and institutional decision-making, ensuring that Black voices are not only heard but embedded within policy and practice.

The Communities Workstream plays a critical role in:

·       Creating and holding trusted community spaces for dialogue, healing, and collective action

·       Supporting community-led initiatives and amplifying grassroots leadership

·       Facilitating co-production between residents and statutory partners

·       Translating community priorities into practical recommendations for systems change

The workstream also underpins Black Thrive Lambeth’s strong relationships with Lambeth Council and other statutory partners, providing a credible, community-informed route for collaboration and influence. Through this role, the Communities Workstream ensures Black Thrive Lambeth remains accountable to the people it exists to serve, while driving long-term improvements in wellbeing, equity, and outcomes for Black communities in Lambeth.

Job Description

Role Description

To support the Black Thrive Lambeth Communities workstream in engaging with Black community members in the boroughs of Black Thrive Lambeth.

The long-term ambition of the Communities workstream is to liaise with Black communities and other stakeholders involved in the delivery of Black Thrive’s Thriving Futures – Scaling Systems Change programme. 

The immediate priority for the role is to identify the people and resources that can support the development of the Communities workstream in Lambeth. This role will work closely with those involved in the Black Thrive Thriving Futures programme and will have a wide range of responsibilities from communications activities, event management to research and administration.

1.     Support the Black Thrive LambethLocality Lead in delivering the outputs of Black Thrive’s Thriving Futures – Scaling Systems Change programme and other related activities to achieve programme objectives and milestones.

2.     Engage and collaborate with Thriving Futures Collective partners across Haringey, Birmingham, Wales, and Scotland, sharing learning and best practices from community project delivery in Lambeth.

3.     Build and maintain strong relationships with Black Thrive Lambeth Black communities by designing, managing, and updating databases to support engagement with community members, partners, contractors, and stakeholders.

4.     Maintain Black Thrive’s internal systems to ensure the efficient delivery of the Thriving Futures workstream.

5.     Work with the Locality Lead to strengthen engagement with the local community and Black-led voluntary sector in Lambeth.

6.     Contribute to research and learning by collaborating with the Black Thrive Global Research Institute to aid in collecting and reporting quantitative and qualitative data that informs programme delivery and impact.

7.     Organise, facilitate, and present at key events, including locality Community Assemblies, ensuring accurate data collection, analysis, and reporting of participant engagement.

8.     Lead on creating engaging content, including blog posts and digital communications, to effectively promote Black Thrive’s work across internal and external channels.

9.     Support the Locality Lead with onboarding and engaging new stakeholders in Scotland/Wales; occasional travel may be required.

10.  Ensure compliance with legislation and organisational policies, including equality, safeguarding, health and safety, data protection, and financial governance.

11.  Work flexibly, including occasional evenings and weekends, to support delivery of key events.

12.  Provide programme management support, including monitoring progress against milestones, tracking risks and issues, and ensuring timely delivery of outputs.

13.  Work closely with the Locality Lead to provide programme support across activities, ensuring alignment with overall objectives and effective coordination across localities.

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties, and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.

Personal Specification

Essential

·       Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a community-based role and/or setting.

·       At least 2 years’ experience in stakeholder management across different levels of seniority.

·       Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and SharePoint (or equivalent platforms).

·       Strong commitment to equality, with a solid understanding of the experiences of Black people of African and Caribbean descent and a determination to address the factors that negatively impact their health and wellbeing.

·       Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse groups.

·       Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to balance multiple priorities in a high-paced environment.

·       Ability to navigate ambiguity and uncertainty while remaining calm under pressure.

·       Solutions-focused, resilient, and able to sustain optimism and deliver tangible outcomes in challenging contexts.

Desirable

·       Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.

·       Experience in community or voluntary sector work, and/or knowledge of the Lambeth boroughs.

·       Experience in event logistics and/or event management.

·       Ability to use Canva or another designing platform.

To apply, please submit a CV and a cover letter via CharityJob

Interviews will take place: Thursday 12th February 2026