Vacancy: Human Resources & Operations Officer
The Foundation for Women’s Health Research and Development (FORWARD), founded in 1985, is a niche African-led women’s rights organisation that champions the equality and rights of African women and girls in the UK, Europe and Africa. We work to end all forms of violence against women and girls from female genital mutilation and child marriage to domestic and sexual violence. We tackle abuse and discrimination, enabling African women and girls to have the dignity, health and equality they deserve.
Location: West London with home-working flexibility
Reports to: Human Resources and Operations Manager
Responsible for: Office Volunteers
Salary: £28,371 – £31,500
Hours: Full time, 35 hours a week
Duration: Permanent
Benefits: Access to a 3% pension contribution and 25 days annual leave per year (pro rata). We also provide employees two days additional “duvet days between Christmas and New Year.”
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Human Resources & Operations Officer to support the efficient running of our HR and administration operations. This role involves managing key HR functions, including recruitment, induction, employee relations, and maintaining HR databases. You will also oversee office management, provide IT support, and ensure the smooth day-to-day running of administrative systems and processes. This is a busy and varied role which requires a flexible approach and you will need to be able to work using your own initiative, autonomously and as part of a team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support staff recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding processes.
- Maintain and update HR systems, policies, and personnel records.
- Assist with employee relations, performance reviews, and HR reporting.
- Ensure effective office administration, including IT and equipment management.
- Organise meetings, events, and logistics for internal and external stakeholders.
About You:
You will have experience in HR administration, excellent organisational skills, and a keen eye for detail. A proactive approach, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks are essential for this role.
Join us to make a meaningful impact by ensuring our operations run smoothly and support our mission.
FORWARD Human Resources & Operations Officer Application Pack
How to apply
Please email your CV and a separate supporting statement specific to this position to [email protected] by the application deadline below.
In your cover letter, please don’t repeat the information covered in your CV, but do include how you meet the job specifications and why you feel you’re the best person for this role. Your covering letter should include:
· Why you would like to work for FORWARD?
· Why this particular role interests you?
Please use the job description and person specification information in this application pack to detail your suitability. If you would like to submit your application in a different format, please get in touch via email or phone (020 8960 4000) and we can discuss how best to facilitate your request. CVs submitted on their own, without a supporting statement, will not be considered.
If this opportunity sounds exciting to you but your experience, skills or qualifications don’t match every requirement exactly, we would still encourage you to apply – you may just be the perfect fit.
FORWARD is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. Applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership and pregnancy and maternity. In order to help ensure that our policy is working well please complete an Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form and submit with your application.
If you would like to discuss any aspect of the role or the application process please email [email protected] and we would be delighted to discuss any queries you may have.
Application deadline: 14th March 2025
Interviews: 4th April 2025
