Total 8 Human Resources job vacancies in Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9BT

Employee Experience Partner (D&I and Wellbeing)
c.£65,000 per annum
Bedford
Permanent
Hybrid Working

Join us at the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) as an Employee Experience Partner (D&I and Wellbeing). This role offers you the chance to make a significant impact by developing and executing comprehensive Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) initiatives, designing and implementing wellbeing programs, and leading efforts to embed inclusive practices across all aspects of recruitment, training, and development.

You’ll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to helping people across the UK improve their financial wellbeing.

Role Overview
The Employee Experience Partner (D&I and Wellbeing) will report directly to Head of Employee Engagement and HR Advice. In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Plan: Develop and execute comprehensive D&I initiatives that align with our values and help achieve our business goals. This includes creating policies, programmes, and practices that promote a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• Employee Wellbeing Programs: Design and implement wellbeing programs that address financial, physical, mental, and emotional health. This includes initiatives such as implementing the financial wellbeing pledge, wellness workshops, mental health support, and work-life balance strategies with a focus on hybrid working practices and remote workers.
• Training and Development: Procure and implement training programmes on diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing to educate and empower employees at all levels.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Utilise data to assess the effectiveness of D&I and wellbeing initiatives, providing regular reports and insights to senior leaders including the Executive Team and the MaPS Board.
• Collaboration: Work closely with HR, leaders, and colleague network groups to ensure alignment and integration of D&I and wellbeing initiatives across the organisation.
• Colleague Network Groups: Lead and support the work of the colleague network groups, ensuring these groups are empowered to contribute to the organisation’s D&I and wellbeing goals.
• Embedding Inclusion: Lead efforts to embed inclusion across all aspects of recruitment, training, and development. Ensure that inclusive practices are integrated into hiring processes, onboarding, and continuous learning opportunities.
• Partnerships: Build strong partnerships with leaders, colleague network chairs, and other key stakeholders to drive D&I and wellbeing initiatives. Facilitate regular meetings and forums to ensure ongoing dialogue and collaboration.
• Pay Gap Reporting: Lead the preparation and publication of gender pay gap reports, disability pay gap reports, and ethnicity pay gap reports. Analyse the data to identify trends and areas for improvement and develop action plans to address any disparities.
• Compliance and Best Practices: Ensure all initiatives comply with relevant legislation and reflect best practices in the field.

Skills and Experience Required

To excel in this role, you will need to demonstrate:

• A proven track record in developing, implementing and evaluating D&I and wellbeing programmes.
• Evidence of a deep understanding of diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing principles and best practices and how to harness them to enhance delivery of business goals.
• Familiarity with relevant Equality legislation and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrable strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Analytical skills to interpret data and provide actionable insights.
• Training and facilitation skills to deliver impactful learning experiences.
• Experience of managing budgets.

• About Us
  The Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) is based in Bedford, in a recently renovated modern office. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to become an integral part of a dynamic organisation, working to help people across the UK.

  At the heart of the Money and Pensions Service are our values – caring, connecting, and transforming, which are the foundation of our success. They permeate every area of our work and define all our business relationships and the way we work with each other. We’re not only looking for the best people to come and work for us, but we need people who align themselves with our values:

  • Caring
    We care about our colleagues and the people whose lives we are here to transform.
  • Connecting
    We will transform lives through our ability to make positive connections.
  • Transforming
    We are committed to transforming lives and making a positive societal impact.

  Our Inclusive Working Environment
  By fostering our values, we are immensely proud of the inclusive working environment that we have created. The diversity of our people is a strength that we embrace and wish to build upon, so we are committed to attracting people of all backgrounds. We work hard to ensure that we have a progressive approach to inclusion, equity, and belonging. We really do want our colleagues to “bring their whole selves to work.”

  Our colleague and ally networks encompass LGBTQ+, neurodiversity, women’s health, men’s health, ethnicity, and diversity.

  What We Offer

  • Generous Annual Leave – 30 days plus Bank Holidays
  • Pension scheme – contributions matched 2 to 1 (up to 10% of your salary)
  • Interest-free loan for season tickets for buses and trains
  • Cycle to work Scheme
  • Subsidised eye tests & flu jabs
  • Life assurance scheme
  • Give as you earn scheme
  • Employee assistance programme (EAP)
  • PAM Assist and PAM Life scheme (Wellbeing)
  • Enhanced family and sick pay
  • Paid volunteering (2 days a year)
  • Recognition Scheme
  • Discounts portal to numerous retailers

Flexible Working
At MaPS, we take pride in our flexible approach to work. As standard, we work on a hybrid basis with a minimum of 2 days in the office per week. Hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and our headquarters in Bedford will be your contractual place of work. The number of days that anyone will be able to work at home will be determined primarily by business needs, but personal and other relevant circumstances will also be considered. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working, including whether a hybrid working arrangement is suitable for you, will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post.

Career Development
In MaPS, we take career development seriously. We actively encourage and support applications from our existing MaPS colleagues. However, we do follow the Civil Service Commissioner recruitment principles, which means that you will be required to participate in a full, open, and fair process.

Reserve List
If you are successful at interview, we operate a reserve list where your details will be held for up to 6 months. Should a vacancy come available in that time with the same essential criteria, reserve list candidates will be offered that position with no further assessment required.

Application Process
The law requires that selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact the Money and Pensions Service via email: recruitment@maps.org.uk. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Visit the Civil Service Commission website.

Please apply with your most updated CV as well a cover letter no longer than a page highlighting the reasons why you are suitable to the role.

Job Reference: MaPS00730
Close Date: 10th December 2024

Flexible Working
At MaPS, we take pride in our flexible approach to work. As standard, we work on a hybrid basis with a minimum of 2 days in the office per week. Hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and our headquarters in Bedford will be your contractual place of work. The number of days that anyone will be able to work at home will be determined primarily by business needs, but personal and other relevant circumstances will also be considered. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working, including whether a hybrid working arrangement is suitable for you, will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post.

Career Development
In MaPS, we take career development seriously. We actively encourage and support applications from our existing MaPS colleagues. However, we do follow the Civil Service Commissioner recruitment principles, which means that you will be required to participate in a full, open, and fair process.

Reserve List
If you are successful at interview, we operate a reserve list where your details will be held for up to 6 months. Should a vacancy come available in that time with the same essential criteria, reserve list candidates will be offered that position with no further assessment required.

Application Process
The law requires that selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact the Money and Pensions Service via email: recruitment@maps.org.uk. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Visit the Civil Service Commission website.

Please apply with your most updated CV as well a cover letter no longer than a page highlighting the reasons why you are suitable to the role.

Job Reference: MaPS00730
Close Date: 10th December 2024

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A fantastic new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Registered Nurse to work in an exceptional care home based in the Bedford, Bedfordshire area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

This is a warm & friendly care home located near Bedford designed to cater to the varying and individual needs of all residents

**To be considered for this position you must be qualified as a Registered Nurse with a current active NMC Pin**

As a Nurse your key duties include:
• Responsible for high standards of care by undertaking accurate assessment and planning of care, delivery and ongoing evaluation of care plans, together with appropriate hand-over, to ensure all residents’ needs are continuously met
• Act at all times in line with NMC Code of Professional Conduct & maintain registration requirements
• Responsible for the effective deployment and supervision of staff within the care team, ensuring all tasks are completed during the period of duty and residents receive required care
• Undertake nursing tasks including distribution of medication, dressings, catheterisation, tube feeding and management of chronic medical conditions
• Provide staff support, demonstration and instruction of care activities, particularly in relation to the induction and mentoring of new staff
• Contribute to and attend staff meetings and training sessions
• Liaise with health and social care professionals involved in the wellbeing of individual residents to maintain a holistic approach to their care

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
• Good Nursing Experience
• Excellent Clinical Skills
• Able to write Care Plans
• Able to show Empathy and warmth
• Able to carry out general nursing tasks such as Peg feeding, wound care, phlebotomy etc.
• Able to show a can-do attitude always

The successful Nurse will receive an excellent salary of £19.00 per hour and the annual salary is up to £43,472 per annum. We currently have permanent vacancies for both days and night shifts available. In return for your hard work and dedication you will receive the following generous benefits:
• Free DBS Check and reimbursement for Annual Nurse RGN PIN Registration cost
• Free Parking
• Paid Breaks
• A rewarding job with exciting opportunities for career progression
• Enhanced Bank Holiday rates at Christmas and New Year at Double time, all other bank holiday paid at Time and a Half
• Supportive and bespoke Induction Training Programmes, ongoing training and development and nationally recognised qualifications
• Refer a friend or resident bonus scheme
• Pension Contributions & a range of excellent discounts for shops, restaurants, days out & more.
• Free Uniform
• Annual Staff Awards Programme across all our Homes celebrating our great staff

Reference ID: 6494
To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 01216380567 or send your CV to contact@jupiterrecruitment.co.uk

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Our WhatsApp number is - 07856209032

Registered Nurse - Hitchin, Bedfordshire
Salary: £19.00 per hour + Excellent Benefits
Contract: Days or Nights Available | 37.5 Hours per Week (Includes Weekend Shifts)

Time Recruitment is seeking a Registered Nurse to join a well-regarded and expanding care group, operating over 40 care homes nationwide. This organization is not just about care-they're a family with ambitious growth plans, making this an exciting time to join their team!

About the Role
As a Registered Nurse, you'll collaborate closely with an experienced Home Manager and Deputy Manager, both dedicated to providing exceptional care. This 75-bed nursing home is divided into four units:

2 Residential Units
2 Nursing Units (38 nursing beds in total)

Key Requirements for the Registered Nurse Include:
NMC Registration and a valid PIN.
RGN Qualification (Adult Nurse).
Strong teamwork and the ability to work independently.
Dedication to delivering patient-centered care with a sound understanding of recovery models.

Benefits for the Registered Nurse include:
Free DBS Check and reimbursement for annual NMC PIN renewal.
Paid Breaks.
Free Parking and a Free Uniform.
Enhanced rates for bank holidays:
Double time at Christmas and New Year.
Time and a Half on all other bank holidays.
Access to bespoke induction training, ongoing development, and nationally recognized qualifications.
Career progression opportunities in a rewarding environment.
Refer-a-friend bonus and resident bonus schemes (terms apply).
Pension Contributions and exclusive discounts for shopping, dining, and leisure activities.
Annual staff awards celebrating excellence across all homes.

How to Apply
For more details on this role, contact Amanda at Time Recruitment, or click Apply Below to take the next step in your nursing career.

Time Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

We are excited to present a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and self-motivated Teacher of Religious Education to join our client school's wonderful Humanities department. Our client is seeking a teacher with enthusiasm and passion for Religious Studies, who will be required to teach across KS3, KS4, and KS5 to a diverse range of student abilities.

Our client school is proud of the unrivalled educational experience they offer. You will benefit from forward-thinking and supportive leadership, an encouraging and enthusiastic staff body, and enterprising students. The academy boasts state-of-the-art facilities, fit for all your teaching needs.
If you want to grow and develop in a fast-paced, dynamic, and successful academy, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Key Duties

• Develop, plan, and deliver effective and high-quality learning experiences to all students.
• Be an aspirational professional who is enthusiastic, influential, and committed to working in pursuit of success for the academy and its learners.
• Set high expectations for all pupils, deepen their knowledge and understanding, and maximize their achievement.
• Assess pupils' work systematically and use the results to inform future planning, teaching, and curricular development.

The Successful Candidate Will Have

• Experience teaching Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (ability to teach KS5 is admirable).
• A 'can do' attitude and a commitment to inclusive education.
• Good behaviour management skills and a solid understanding of the Religious Studies curriculum for KS3 and KS4.
• Resilience, hard work, and experience in a diverse, fast-paced, multi-cultural school with good behaviour management.
• Ability to deliver high-quality lessons, evaluate their impact, and develop future planning accordingly.
• Alignment with the school's vision and values.
• Alignment with the school's approach to teaching and learning
• Excellent communication and team-working skills.
• Passion, creativity, and energy towards your subject area and educating young people.

Join our client school and be part of a community that values education and strives for excellence. Apply now to make a difference in the lives of their students!

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We are delighted to present an excellent opportunity for a talented and self-motivated Teacher of English to join our client school's dynamic department. Our client is particularly searching for a teacher who is an outstanding, reflective, and creative classroom practitioner with the ability to inspire enthusiasm for the subject beyond the classroom.

Our client school seeks a teacher who can bring stimulating and engaging experiences to their students, challenging them to exceed their expectations and supporting them to become lifelong learners.This is an exciting opportunity to join a committed, friendly, and professional team of teachers providing a transformational quality of education to the pupils in a thriving school. The school values aspiration, endeavour, and respect, underpinned by high expectations and drive in everything they do. They have a powerful culture that is warm but strict, based on clear routines, systems, and structures. As a result, teachers enjoy their teaching with impeccable behaviour in lessons and hardworking, highly motivated pupils.

Joining our client school as a Teacher of English is a fantastic opportunity to be part of their story - providing transformational experiences for thousands of pupils, developing staff to be the very best they can be, and influencing the wider system by demonstrating first-hand what is achievable.

Key Duties

• Develop, plan, and deliver effective and high-quality learning experiences to all students.
• Be an aspirational professional who is enthusiastic, influential, and committed to working in pursuit of success for the academy and its learners.
• Set high expectations for all pupils, deepen their knowledge and understanding, and maximise their achievement.
• Assess pupils' work systematically and use the results to inform future planning, teaching, and curricular development.

The Successful Candidate Will Have

• Qualified teacher status and experience delivering excellent English lessons.
• A willingness and commitment to developing and sharing outstanding teaching practice.
• The ability to work in partnership with students, parents, staff, academy council, and the wider community.
• A demonstrable commitment to inclusive teaching and learning.
• The appropriate motivation to work with young people.
• The ability to use data to inform target setting and planning.

Join our client school and be part of a community that values education and strives for excellence. Apply now to make a difference in the lives of their students!

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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An exciting opportunity for an Interim HR Change Manager. Our public sector client is seeking an experienced Interim HR Change Manager to lead the implementation of the People Services review. This role focusses on high-impact, cost-effective change to ensure alignment with future needs and financial constraints.Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Implementation:
  Drive the People Services review, focusing on impactful and cost-effective solutions.
• Project Planning:
  Develop and deliver a clear, actionable project plan with defined milestones and deliverables based on the review's recommendations.
• Process Improvement:
  Streamline recruitment and employee relations processes, reducing manual interventions and improving response times.
• Streamline policies, procedures, and systems to reduce bureaucratic processes and improve service delivery.
• Digitisation:
  Launch the digitisation of key manual processes, reducing paper-based forms and automating workflows.
• System Utilisation:
  Ensure full utilisation of the iTrent HR system, including setting up self-service functionalities for line managers to reduce the burden on HR staff.
• Use a Stop-Start-Continue framework to identify and reduce low-value activities, focusing on high-impact practices.
• Conduct an efficiency review to eliminate non-value-adding tasks, allowing employees to focus on priority activities.
• Develop and execute a communication plan with engagement sessions for key stakeholders, ensuring support for transformation initiatives.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Proven experience in an HR change management role within the public sector.
• Strong project management skills with a track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
• You will ideally be MCIPD Qualified or equivalent.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficiency in using HR systems, iTrent would be advantageous.

What you need to do now
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If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Are you looking to build a rewarding career in a dynamic and professional environment? Our client, a respected wealth management firm, is seeking a motivated Administrative Assistant to support their financial services team.

Administrative Assistant
Bedford, MK40 3JY – home working options 1-2 days per week depending on rota (after probation)

• Full time, permanent
• £25,000 per annum

Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK

Our client is a leading wealth management business known for its professionalism and dedication to client service. They pride themselves on delivering tailored financial solutions to help clients achieve their goals. With a collaborative and supportive team culture, they are committed to staff development and excellence in every aspect of their work.

The Role

This dual-focused role involves providing dedicated administrative support to one of the Wealth Managers while ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the office. It’s an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a professional financial services environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide general administrative support, including filing, scanning, and basic letter writing
• Update and maintain records such as databases, product applications, and client reviews
• Prepare documents, information packs, system reports, and draft letters
• Liaise with policy providers, clients, and IT support
• Print and bind letters/reports as required
• Handle general reception duties, including greeting visitors, answering telephones, and sorting posts

Benefits:

In addition to a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy:

• Pension matched up to 5%
• Work-from-home options (1–2 days per week after probation)
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays and an additional day for your birthday
• On-site parking
• Free tea and coffee
• Opportunities for career development and professional training

The Ideal Candidate

You’re an organised, detail-orientated individual who can take initiative and work efficiently. Your ability to manage time-consuming tasks with care and precision will make you a key contributor to the team’s success. About you:

• Exceptional communication and organisational skills
• Proficient in IT systems, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and provider platforms
• Professional appearance and demeanour
• A confidential and discrete approach to handling sensitive information
• Keen attention to detail with high accuracy
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and methodical

If you’re ready to advance your career in financial services, this is your chance to join a friendly and professional team. Apply today!

How to apply for the role:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to tailor your application and provide a cover letter or any supporting documents.

You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.

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Other suitable skills and experience include Administrator, Office Assistant, Client Services Administrator, Finance Assistant, Receptionist, Personal Assistant, Data Entry Clerk, Administrative Coordinator, Customer Service Assistant, Team Secretary.

A market-leading £1 billion UK manufacturing and distribution group is looking for a motivated Business Development Manager to join their dynamic team in Luton. You will be pivotal in driving sales through strategic marketing and promotional efforts, focusing on developing key accounts for long-term success. This is an exciting hybrid role where you'll split your time between internal sales (3 days per week) and external client visits (2 days per week).

The business you'll be joining is a leading manufacturer and distributor of electrical and lighting products belonging to a global group of companies who employ over 1,700 people throughout the UK. They are a well-established business with a fantastic reputation and are a key supplier to the UK electrical wholesale and electrical contractor market.

Role Responsibilities

• Sales Strategy Development: Create and implement a comprehensive sales strategy to meet business objectives and sales forecasts within the trade channel. Focus on key customer groups and initiatives like new product launches, market trends, promotions, and competitor activity to maximise opportunities.
• Promotional Campaign Management: Lead and execute promotional campaigns, ensuring effective follow-up sales activities.
• Account Management & Growth: Build and maintain strong relationships with both existing and new key customer accounts. Work closely with these customers to identify their needs and opportunities for mutually beneficial, profitable growth.
• Forecasting & Reporting: Accurately forecast and plan sales activity, reporting on key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor progress and meet targets.
• Internal Collaboration: Work closely with internal departments to ensure seamless communication and support across all areas of the business, ensuring alignment with overall company goals.

Rewards

As a Business Development Manager, you will receive:

• A starting salary between £35,000 - £45,000
• An uncapped profit share bonus
• A package including a company car, laptop and mobile phone
• Training and ongoing support
• Membership of the company's excellent pension scheme
• Opportunities to progress with the business and wider group

Requirements

To be successful in this Business Development Manager role, you should have:

• 2-5 years of experience within an external sales role with responsibility for wholesale and contractor accounts
• Strong negotiation and communication skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
• Self-motivation and a proactive attitude
• The ability to work independently, manage your own schedule, and prioritise tasks effectively
• A full UK driving licence

Think you have what it takes? Apply today to find out more!