People and Skills Manager

People and Skills Manager
National Oceanography Centre (NOC), Liverpool
£28,200 to £30,600 per annum, depending upon experience
Ref: IRC223929

About the role:
We are expanding the People and Skills (P&S) team and currently recruiting for a People and Skills Manager, who will proactively deliver a day-to-day HR operational service based at our Liverpool site, which as circa 150 staff. 

The role forms part of a larger P&S team and you will work in close partnership with the Southampton site. Key responsibilities will include leading all internal and external recruitment activities, case work management and responsibility for assigned projects and activities, including policy development, continuous improvement initiatives and change management projects. You will support the implementation of our People Strategy. 

This is a permanent position offered on NERC terms and conditions.

Salary:
£28,200 to £30,600 per annum, depending upon experience.

About you:
You will ideally be CIPD qualified (or evidence of working towards) with significant relevant professional experience, and with excellent knowledge of employment legislation.

What we can offer you:
In return for your talents, we offer a competitive remuneration package, including a RCUK pension scheme, 30 days annual leave with a further 14 local and public days. Opportunities for further training and development are supported. The role will include periods of travel to Southampton as required.

About us:
The National Oceanography Centre (NOC), part of the Natural Environment Research Council, is a national research organisation, delivering integrated marine science and technology from the coast to the deep ocean and is one of the top five institutions of its kind in the world. 

With sites in Liverpool and Southampton, it is the UK’s leading centre for sea level science, coastal and deep ocean research and technology development.  Working closely with its partners and associates, it provides capability to meet needs across the UK marine science community.  More information about NOC and working for us can be found on: (http://noc.ac.uk/)    

The NOC is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. People with disabilities and those from ethnic minorities are currently under-represented and their applications are particularly welcome. The NOC is an Investors in People organisation and is working towards achieving Bronze status for Athena Swan – a scheme that recognizes excellence in women's employment in science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine (STEMM) in UK higher education. There is a guaranteed Interview Scheme for suitable candidates with disabilities.

How to apply:

For general enquiries regarding this role, please contact Sarah Buckley (sxb@noc.ac.uk).  Applications will not be accepted by email.

Further information and to apply, please visit the UK Shared Business Service’s recruitment site by clicking the apply button.
When applying, please attach an up-to-date CV and a covering letter explaining how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role.  Please quote reference number IRC223929 on all correspondence.

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Closing date for applications:  16 May 2016

Interviews are expected to take place on 14 June 2016