HR Officer

About us

Established in December 2013, Betknowmore UK s mission is to address gambling related harm in UK communities. We work tirelessly to raise awareness, deliver support services and, through education, create more understanding about gambling related harm. We are the leading provider of gambling support and training services.

Our vision

As a charity, our vision is that those harmed by gambling are empowered and able to live the lives they want to live.

Our mission

To support our vision, we support and provide information to those harmed by gambling, whilst raising awareness of gambling s potential harms through education and training.

Our values

Everything we do as Betknowmore UK is guided by our desire:

• To empower individuals
• To recognise the effect the harm caused by gambling has on diverse & under-represented communities
• To provide hope through lived experience
• To treat those we support with honesty and compassion

Role Purpose

Betknowmore UK has seen substantial growth over the past couple of years, and as our team continues to grow, we are looking for an experienced HR Officer to join the team. The primary purpose of this role is to support the Head of Operations facilitate the smooth running of our human resources function, including onboarding new employees, managing the HR systems and assisting with some aspects of payroll and employee benefits.

Whilst specific legal training is not required, solid HR legal knowledge will be advantageous. Betknowmore UK will invest in the candidate s professional and personal development, including pathways for career progression within the charity.

This role would suit someone keen to develop their functional expertise in HR and gain exposure to the breadth of operational functions

Qualifications or Relevant Experience

• Proven track record in a generalist HR role, no formal qualifications required

Essential Experience

• Experience working in the human resources function of a growing charitable

organisation.

• Experience in building relationships internally and externally.

• Experience in coordinating targeted recruitment and selection campaigns aligned with

organisational objectives.

Essential Aptitude

• Passion for life-long learning and dedication to employee health and wellbeing.

• Energy, enthusiasm and ability to manage a diverse workload.

• Supports and champions the vision, mission and values of Betknowmore UK.

• Ability to work flexibly, according to role and service requirements.

• Sensitivity and discretion when dealing with sensitive and confidential data

• Be able to work accurately, with good attention to detail

Essential Skills & Knowledge

• Reliability and discretion: you will often learn of confidential matters

• Adaptability and pragmatism

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

• Organisational & problem-solving skills

• IT skills

• Initiative and attention to detail.

• Right to work in the UK

• Commitment to the organisation's principles and willingness to work within policies

and guidelines.

Desirable Skills & Knowledge

• Knowledge of employment law including charity-specific requirements.

• Payroll and benefits knowledge.

• Working towards a CIPD qualification.

To apply

To apply

Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience

Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience