HR Project Lead Apprentice
Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service
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Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to lead strategic People projects at Acas, whilst studying for a Level 7 Senior People Professional CIPD apprenticeship.
The main focus of the role will be to combine HR expertise, business knowledge and project management skills to lead projects that will have impactful change across all HR disciplines.
The job holder will focus on building strong, collaborative working relationships across the organisation. They will work in partnership with the People Directorate team to deliver and contribute to the success of the Acas People and Culture Strategy.
It is a full-time apprenticeship role for 34 months.
Job description
In this role you will:
- Lead strategic HR projects, across the whole employee lifecycle in a variety of HR disciplines.
- Build relationships with key stakeholders across the organisation.
- Provide a customer focussed service with clear deliverables and success measures.
- Use analytical tools to gather data and interpret people analytics to make evidence-based decisions.
- Project manage large, complex organisational wide projects focusing on stakeholder engagement and change management best practice.
- Oversee work and relationships with external providers and the Cabinet Office to ensure that the right activities at the right time are commissioned.
- Manage external suppliers to ensure they provide value for money and meet the organisation’s needs.
- Deliver impactful presentations and facilitate workshops and focus groups to engage with people across the organisation.
- Use technology to manage people practices.
- Apply best practice from Human Resources, industry and academic research.
Who we are
Acas exists to make working life better for everyone in Britain. We are the experts in workplace matters, we’re impartial, so we’re not on anyone’s side. That means we’re working for everyone to help prevent and resolve workplace issues.
Acas helps employers and employees by providing information, advice, training, conciliation and other services that prevent or resolve workplace problems.
Acas has been recognised for its Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace from the Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion awards – Disability Confident Highly Commended; Pay Gap award winner and Overall winner for public sector organisations. Acas is committed to providing services and developing policies which embrace diversity, promote equality of opportunity and eliminate unlawful discrimination.
Person specification
Experience
Essential:
- Experience of creating and delivering people plans in line with organisational and people strategy (Lead).
- Working knowledge of human resources practices including casework, diversity and inclusion, employee relations, policy, learning & development and workforce planning.
- Experience of managing projects using project and change management methodology.
- Experience of using diagnostic and analytical tools and an understanding of methods of evaluating data including qualitative and quantitative metrics.
- Experience of using a consulting approach to people practices.
- Experience of coaching and mentoring leaders and managers.
Desirable:
- Experience of using financial and commercial information to make decisions.
- Experience of using technology to support the delivery of people practices.
Qualifications
• 5 GCSEs including Maths and English Language ((A*-C or grade 4 and above)
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Making Effective Decisions
- Changing and Improving
- Communicating and Influencing
- Developing Self and Others
We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:
- Making Effective Decisions
Benefits
We’re big believers in rewarding people for the amazing work they do, take a look at some of the fantastic benefits we offer:
- Learning and Development;
- Health and wellbeing;
- Pension scheme;
- Cycle to work scheme;
- Interest free season ticket loans;
- Volunteering opportunities.
Could you ask for any more?
You’ll have access to a Lifestyle website, where you’ll be able to grab savings over a wide range of products from holidays to your weekly shop.
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Selection process details
How to apply
Please click on the 'Apply now' button.
As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete:
A Situational Judgement test as part of the online application, this will follow immediately after the initial short application form is submitted. If you successfully pass the test, you will be invited to complete the full application. Please complete the online tests as soon as possible (within 24-48 hours is recommended) to give yourself enough time to complete your full application. If you fail to complete the online test and submit your full application before the application deadline your application will be withdrawn. Guidance for the test will be available when you are invited to take the test. The tests are administered online and accessed via the CS Jobs website. You can find further information in the reasonable adjustment guide for online tests and practise tests are also available here.
A CV, this will be for information purposes only and will not be scored.
An evidence-based statement of suitability reflecting the essential Experience requirements as listed in the Job Description. Your statement of suitability should be no longer than 1,250 words. It should avoid generalised assertions, instead including specific examples of achievements, explaining the degree of challenge, what you did and the outcomes.
A 250-word statement on the Making Effective Decisions behaviour.
A separate 250-word statement reflecting the desirable criteria.
Should a large number of applications be received, an initial sift may be conducted using the:
Lead Behaviour: Making Effective Decisions
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Lead Criteria: Experience of creating and delivering people plans in line with organisational and people strategy.
Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift of all the above requirements or progressed straight to assessment/interview.
If a large number of applications meet the minimum standard an interview wait list may be created for this position. This means that if you have met the minimum requirements at sift you may be placed at a ‘Hold’ status for up to 12 months and if we are able to invite you to an interview we will be in touch.
Interview Details
If you have successfully passed sift, you will be invited to an interview via MS Teams which is likely to take place week commencing 11 November 2024. The interview will be a Behaviour, Strength and Experience interview and will also include a presentation.
A reserve list will be created for this position, this means that if you have passed the interview, but we couldn’t offer you this position, you’ll be on a reserve list for 12 months if a similar position becomes available.
If a person with disabilities is put at a disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes. If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should:
- Contact Acas HR Recruitment Service via HRRecruitment@acas.org.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.
- Complete the “Assistance required” section in the “Additional requirements” page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need accessibility considerations to enter the building or interview room, for communications or adjustments for testing procedures.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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Job contact :
- Name : HR Recruitment Team
- Email : HRRecruitment@acas.org.uk
Recruitment team
- Email : HRRecruitment@acas.org.uk
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