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Industrial Relations Manager | North Kent / Hybrid (UK travel required) | Paying £50k -£55k DOE + Benefits \n Are you a HR professional who enjoys resolving complex workplace issues, providing practical advice, and building positive working relationships? \n We are recruiting on behalf of a unique organisation who work closely with employers, employee representatives, and industry stakeholders to promote positive employee relations, workplace harmony, and best practice across the UK. \n This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly respected organisation during a period of growth and development, working within a collaborative team culture led by an ambitious leadership team committed to building an engaged, productive and supportive workplace. \n Please note this role requires 2 days in the North Kent office and UK wide travel when required. \n The Role \n Reporting to the Head of Industrial Relations, you will play a key role in delivering expert employment relations advice and supporting a wide range of employee and industrial relations matters. \n The position combines complex casework, stakeholder management, governance support, policy development and advisory responsibilities. You will work with a broad range of employers and employee representatives, helping to navigate workplace challenges and achieve positive outcomes through consultation, conciliation and mediation. \n Key responsibilities include: \n\n • Providing advice on employment law and employee relations matters\n, • Supporting disciplinary, grievance, capability and dispute cases\n, • Preparing reports, briefing papers and committee documentation\n, • Monitoring employment legislation and policy developments\n, • Assisting with negotiations and stakeholder discussions\n, • Delivering presentations and guidance to members and regional groups\n, • Supporting organisational projects and continuous improvement initiatives\n, • Building strong relationships across a diverse stakeholder network\n\n About You \n We are keen to hear from candidates with experience in employee relations, industrial relations, HR or employment law environments. \n You may currently be working as an: \n\n • Employee Relations Advisor or Manager\n, • HR Manager\n, • HR Business Partner\n, • Industrial Relations Advisor\n, • Employment Law Advisor\n, • Trade Union Official or Representative\n, • ACAS or Mediation Professional\n\n You will ideally have: \n\n • Experience managing disciplinary, grievance and employee relations cases\n, • Strong knowledge of UK employment law\n, • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills\n, • Strong administrative and organisational abilities\n, • The confidence to work with stakeholders at all levels\n, • A balanced, impartial and pragmatic approach\n, • Exceptional attention to detail.\n

Who we are: Muslim Aid is a UK faith-based international development organisation that provides support to communities around the world affected by disasters, conflict, or endemic poverty without regard to their social, religious, or ethnic background. Established in 1985, Muslim Aid has facilitated the engagement of the British Muslim and non-Muslim community in support of its work in a variety of ways. Over the years, its humanitarian work has included responses to major crises around the world including famine in East Africa, earthquakes and flooding in Pakistan and Bangladesh as well as conflicts in Syria and Yemen. We place strong emphasis on long-term development projects that build the capacity of local people to help themselves. In addition to our 5 country offices worldwide, we also work with multiple partner offices focusing on sustainable development programmes and providing humanitarian relief during times of crisis. Summary of the role: The Philanthropic & Corporate Officer supports the development and delivery of fundraising activity across Muslim Aid's high-value income streams, including High Net Worth individuals (HNWIs), corporate partners, professional networks and Waqf/legacy giving. The post-holder identifies and helps cultivate relationships with donors and partners, contributes to securing income, and supports the delivery of engaging communications, proposals and events. Working closely with the Philanthropic & Corporate Manager, the role sits within the Fundraising Lead's wider fundraising and growth portfolio and plays an important part in strengthening donor and partner engagement, ensuring high-quality stewardship in line with the MAUK Growth Strategy. About the Role: Identify prospective HNW, corporate and professional network stakeholders who align with Muslim Aid's mission, in support of the team's donor acquisition strategy. Promote campaigns and projects aimed at increasing awareness, donor engagement and gifting levels among philanthropic and corporate audiences. Maintain the philanthropic and corporate database, ensuring donor and partner information remains accurate, current and GDPR-compliant. Collate project and impact information for use in donor communications that showcase Muslim Aid's work. Support the creation of bespoke pitch decks, proposals and donor communications that encourage major gifts and partnership giving. Support the Manager in tracking philanthropic and corporate income and pipeline performance, feeding into monthly team reporting. About You: You must currently hold the right to work in the UK. Muslim Aid is not offering sponsorship for this role. This role operates on a hybrid working basis, with a current requirement to work from the office for two/three days per week, and additional days where required to meet organisational needs. To be successful in this role, you will need: Experience in fundraising, donor relations, corporate partnerships or a related supporter-facing role. Understanding of digital and social media. Knowledge of faith-based communities. Strong organisational and planning skills, including management of time and resources. Strong written communication skills, able to draft letters, proposals, reports and other documentation. Ability to work under pressure and on own initiative. Why you should apply: Join Muslim Aid as our Philanthropic & Corporate Officer and play an important role in growing and strengthening our high-value fundraising relationships. Working closely with the Philanthropic & Corporate Manager, you will help identify and cultivate relationships with High Net Worth individuals, corporate partners and professional networks, while supporting Waqf and legacy giving. You'll contribute to securing income, developing compelling proposals and communications, delivering engaging events, and ensuring donors and partners receive high-quality stewardship. If you're passionate about building meaningful relationships, developing your experience in high-value fundraising and helping turn donor and partner engagement into lasting impact, we would love to hear from you. Benefits you will enjoy working for us: 25 days annual leave + 4 Privilege days Hybrid working – minimum of 2 days per week in the office Paid time off for medical appointments 2 hours lunch break on Fridays Time off in Lieu (TOIL) Pension Scheme How to apply: To apply please submit your cover letter (no more than 1 page) and CV. Pre-employment Checks Due to the nature of our work with children and vulnerable communities, Muslim Aid operates rigorous safeguarding and Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) procedures in our recruitment process. We are committed to the prevention of sexual abuse and exploitation and adopts a zero-tolerance approach to SEA, as a result, any employment with Muslim Aid is subject to the following checks prior to your start date: Satisfactory professional references, including safeguarding-specific enquiries. A Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and/or an International Criminal Record Check where applicable. A review of right-to-work documentation for the country in which the role is based. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children and vulnerable people are recruited to work for us. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, or age. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications will be accepted until the closing date, however, Muslim Aid reserves the right to initiate interviews and the selection process on a rolling basis with the aim of identifying an appropriate candidate as quickly as possible. TPBN1_UKTJ

Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 Location: Sidcup, Kent Hours: 7am - 4pm • Bonus, • 25 days' holiday + bank holidays, • Free food & drink, • Free fuel for electric vehicles, • 10% matched pension The UK Operations Manager will take overall responsibility for the day-to-day leadership, performance and continuous improvement of the Sidcup warehouse and logistics facility. This is a broad operational leadership role covering production, warehouse, logistics, planning, quality and HSE. The successful candidate will ensure the site operates safely, efficiently and cost-effectively while delivering against customer, quality and business KPIs and developing a high-performing team. • Take overall responsibility for the safe, efficient and profitable running of the site, delivering the operational strategy and business objectives., • Lead, coach and develop managers, supervisors and team leaders across production, warehouse, logistics, planning and quality., • Oversee production and warehouse operations, ensuring customer, quality and delivery targets are consistently achieved., • Drive continuous improvement using Lean, 5S, Kaizen, root cause analysis and KPI data to improve productivity and efficiency., • Own production, warehouse and labour planning, balancing demand, capacity and resource requirements., • Oversee the safe and efficient handling, storage and movement of goods, ensuring stock accuracy and effective use of warehouse space and MHE., • Lead site quality, maintaining appropriate Quality Management Systems, monitoring KPIs and driving corrective action., • Take overall responsibility for HSE, ensuring legislative compliance, effective risk management and a strong safety culture., • Manage the operational budget, controlling costs and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability., • Work closely with Commercial, Procurement and Customer Service to align operational planning with customer and business requirements., • Monitor and report on key operational, production, quality, HSE, warehouse and service KPIs, providing insight to senior management., • Ensure compliance with relevant legal, regulatory and company requirements, supporting internal and external audits., • Manage employee relations alongside HR, including performance, absence, disciplinary and grievance matters, while promoting a positive and inclusive culture., • Proven experience in a senior Operations, Warehouse, Logistics or Manufacturing Management role within a manufacturing, warehousing, distribution or FMCG environment., • Strong experience across production, warehouse/logistics, quality, HSE and planning/scheduling., • Experience leading and developing multi-disciplinary operational teams., • Experience managing budgets and delivering cost, productivity and efficiency improvements., • Experience working with Quality Management Systems, ideally ISO 9001, and CAPA processes., • Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and warehouse operating standards., • Relevant degree or equivalent experience in Operations Management, Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering or a related discipline., • NEBOSH/ IOSH Certificates or working towards., • Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to motivate, develop and empower teams., • Data-driven, with experience using WMS/ERP systems and KPI reporting., • Hands-on, resilient and comfortable working in a fast-paced operational environment., • Full UK driving licence where travel between sites is required #J-18808-Ljbffr

We’re proud to be working with a fast‑growing, chef‑led foodservice supplier delivering premium ingredients and everyday essentials across London and the South East. With a purpose‑built site in Dartford and a fully live stock system, they combine operational precision with a deep understanding of what chefs need – quality produce, reliable service, and less hassle. Their team is passionate, agile, and committed to raising the bar in food distribution. Up to £45k • Office to Hybrid, • Dartford, Kent, • Perm, • Up to £45k This is a hands‑on, people‑first role where your judgement, empathy, and adaptability will be valued more than rigid rulebooks. If you’re confident navigating complex ER, coaching managers, and leading a small but mighty HR team – this could be your next move. • Leading and developing a responsive, people‑focused HR team, • Managing employee relations cases with fairness and sound judgement, • Coaching managers with practical, operationally aware HR advice, • Driving continuous improvement across HR processes and service delivery, • Designing and delivering essential skills training for managers, • Building trusted relationships across the business, • Locally based – Must be able to drive to Dartford daily, • 3+ years in HR, • Looking for someone who is not too process‑driven (i.e., strict policies and processes), • Senior advisory experience with hands‑on HR functions, ready for a team leadership/manager role Bureaucracy for the sake of it. Their team values clarity, compassion, and confident decision‑making over red tape. Initially onsite, with a view to hybrid once the team is running at full capacity and managers are confidently supported. Full‑time Mid‑Senior level Human Resources Wholesale Food and Beverage; Marketing Services #J-18808-Ljbffr