Location
Shoreditch, London (Hybrid working with mandatory office attendance on Tuesdays and one other day of choice)

Hours
Part Time - 16 hours per week (50% FTE, four day working week)

Salary
£37,000 per annum (pro rata)

About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and motivated individual to join Dialogue Earth in a newly created HR and Governance Officer role. This position offers a unique blend of operational HR management and governance oversight in a fast-paced, global environment. Approximately 70% of the role focuses on HR functions including recruitment coordination, onboarding, policy maintenance, HR system management, employee benefits administration, performance review coordination, visa application management, and ensuring compliance with UK employment law. The remaining 30% involves governance responsibilities such as supporting the Board of Trustees and sub-committees with meeting administration, trustee onboarding and compliance, and timely submissions to regulatory bodies. You will also contribute to finance-related tasks including credit card receipt processing and budget tracking, while fostering collaborative relationships across the organisation. This role supports a positive, inclusive, and legally compliant working environment aligned with Dialogue Earth's values.

Additional Information
Contract: 12 months fixed term with potential for extension/renewal
Pension: Defined contribution plan with 5% employer, 4% employee, and 1% tax relief contributions into an ethically conscious pension scheme
Holidays: 20 days per annum pro rata plus Bank Holidays
Start Date: ASAP
Culture: Bright open-plan office with a friendly, dynamic team and an office dog named Poppy

Experience
- Proven experience in HR administration and policy development
- Knowledge of UK employment law and charity governance
- Experience in minute-taking and record-keeping
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
- Strong interpersonal and excellent verbal and written communication skills
- High IT literacy including Google Suite and Microsoft Office
- Ability to work and communicate effectively with staff at all levels

About You
- Organised, proactive, and motivated individual
- Committed to the mission and values of the charity
- Collaborative team player who supports an inclusive working environment

Qualifications
- CIPD Level 5 qualification or working towards (desirable)
- Experience managing visa sponsorship processes (desirable)
- Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) qualification (desirable)
- Experience working with Natural HR or equivalent HR systems (desirable)
- Experience in the media or non-profit sector (desirable)