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HR Manager
2018 Vacancy – Promotional booklet To apply, visit upsu.com/jobs
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Hello!
Thank you for your interest in this challenging and
high-profile role, running the HR function in this
diverse and exciting Investors in People Gold
standard charity.
We are very proud of what we do at UPSU, and we
are looking for an HR Manager who will help us to
grow, supporting managers to develop our staff.
UPSU is here to transform the lives of students
through experience. As our HR Manager, you will
run the HR function, including recruitment, training,
HR information, disciplinary processes, contracts, HR
policies, and all other aspects of HR.
We are looking for an HR professional, with
experience and competence in a generalist HR role.
There is scope for development in this role within
Central Services, depending on the post-holder’s
skills.
You will be joining us as we embrace our next stage
of growth; we are developing our new three-year
Strategic Plan.
If you feel excited by this opportunity, we look
forward to hearing from you.
Gina Connelly
Chief Executive
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About the University of Plymouth Students’
Union
UPSU is a student-led organisation. We have a governing document, which sets
out the rules and processes behind everything that we do.
Although we’re part funded by the University of Plymouth, and are located on
the campus, we’re a completely autonomous organisation. This ensures that we
remain entirely focused on our members with one purpose in mind: to make
student life better.
Like all Students’ Unions in the UK, we’re a registered charity (1172830). This
means that we’re not-for-profit: any income we gain from our commercial
services goes straight back into providing services for students. We’re governed
by charity law, which has some implications on how we can spend our money –
making sure it’s spent on students, for example.
UPSU is its own legal entity, which means that the assets of the charity are held
directly by the company (10676070) registered in England and Wales. UPSU’s
governing document is the Memorandum and Articles of Association (M&As),
which became effective on 1st August 2017. The M&As have been modelled
very closely on the NUS model and approved by the Charity Commission,
Companies House, the University of Plymouth’s Governors, the University of
Plymouth’s students (by referendum on 3rd March 2017) and UPSU’s Trustees.
We also have a Trading Subsidiary (09689028) registered in England and Wales
for our non-primary purpose trading – which is also reinvested in student
services.
Students are at the heart of everything that we do. They sit out on our Student
Forums and Union Council, which determine our campaigning and political
priorities. They make up the majority of our Trustee Board, which is legally
responsible for our staff, finances, risk management and reputation. Students
also have the power to shape what the Union does through our Annual Student
Members’ Meetings and referenda.
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Our Vision, Mission and Values
Our Mission
To make a positive impact on the lives of all our members, through
understanding, empowering and delivering on their needs.
Our Vision
To transform lives through experience.
Our Values
Our values define how we go about our work and activities.
Student Led: We place students at the heart of everything we do, so all of our
decisions are made for the benefit of our students and the organisation.
Progressive: We look to the future, seeking new opportunities and
partnerships. We are innovative, inclusive, creative and happy to work in
collaboration with others.
Fun: We want to ensure that your time with us is as enjoyable as possible.
Empowering: We provide opportunities for our staff and students to develop
their life skills, to use their initiative and make a positive difference to their
lives and communities.
Democratic: We are student led through strong democratic structures. We
believe in the principle and power of democracy.
Sustainable: We make sure we have, and will continue to have, resources to
protect our ability to meet our members’ needs now and in the future.
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Careers in Students’ Unions
Visit su.careers/about/ to read about careers in Students’ Unions.
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Students’ unions are amazing organisations – part business, part charity – and
all seriously fun places to work.
Professionally run, but different.
The exact opposite of corporate, we’re progressive, creative people making a
difference in unconventional workplaces.
Could you help people make change for themselves? Make the most of their
student experience? Make the change they want in the world?
We’re looking for talented professionals who are looking for something
different to support our student leaders. In our workplaces, we know that
different is good: the more diversity, the better the ideas, the greater the
impact.
Students’ unions come in all shapes and sizes, with job roles at all levels, and
with more than 550 unions across the country, you can build a career doing
what you love, in a huge range of highly flexible and supportive environments.
If you thrive on diversity, variety, challenge, and creativity is your thing, work
somewhere professional, but different. Build a career in Students’ Unions.
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HR Measurement
Board of Trustees
Our 12 Trustees have oversight of all Union
activities, including our HR activities. The
HR Manager presents to the Trustee Board
(five times per annum).
Finance & Staffing Committee
The Trustee Board delegates monitoring
duties to the monthly F&S committee,
which is attended by the HR Manager.
Investors in People
UPSU is signed up to the IIP Framework
and has achieved Gold twice in a row
(2014, 2017). You will play a key role in
continuing this.
Staff Surveys
We undertake annual benchmarked Staff
Surveys. The HR Manager’s work will
contribute hugely to the results.
Employment Legislation
The HR function is important in ensuring
we remain compliant and fair.
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HR Manager: Job Summary
Visit upsu.com/jobs to view the full Job Description
Job details
Salary: £22,744 - £24,832 (Grade 5)
Hours: 1,665 per annum (37 hours per week)
(We operate a flexible, annualised hours system)
Responsible to: Director of Central Services
Purpose of post
Under the direction of the Director of Central Services, to
work with departmental managers to deliver outstanding
HR and management initiatives in line with UPSU’s strategy
Areas of Responsibility
Includes:
• Recruitment
• HR Administration
• HR Advice
• HR Policies
• Organisational Development
• Equality and Diversity
• Management Information
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HR Manager: Requirements
Visit upsu.com/jobs to view the full Person Specification
Education
• A professional HR qualification (or significant
experience)
Experience
• Previous success running an HR function
• Experience of HR Administration and Advice
Knowledge
• Detailed knowledge of employment law and best practice
in HR
Skills
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Personal Qualities
• Forward thinking and self-motivated
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How to apply
Application Forms
Visit upsu.com/jobs to access the Application Forms. Please complete all parts
and email to [email protected]
Useful information
Visit upsu.com/jobs to access information such as: Staff Survey results and
Staff Information pages.
Timetable
Job advertised: Friday 5th January 2018
Closing date: Monday 19th February 2018
Interview date: Monday 26th February 2018
Start date: To be agreed
Recruitment process
UPSU operates an anonymous shortlisting process and then an objective face-
to-face interview process, with candidates assessed against the Person
Specification. Senior roles usually have further testing (on the same day),
which will be communicated at the time of the invite. We welcome
applications from all candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics.
Queries
Please direct any general queries to: [email protected]. For an informal
chat about the role, please contact the Director of Central Services, Daniel
Matthews: [email protected]
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Thinking of relocating?
Find out more about Plymouth here:
visitplymouth.co.uk
University of Plymouth Students’ Union, Drake Circus, Plymouth, PL4 8AA
Registered with Companies House in England and Wales 10676070
Registered with the Charity Commission 1172830
