Contract specialist Work, Jobs in Reading (with Salaries)

Part-time HR Manager (Learning & Development/ Organisational Development)
Reading Students' Union —Reading
- £26,139.74 a year
- Hybrid work
- Project management
- University
- Human resources
- Annual leave
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Office Coordinator
Mott MacDonald —Tadley
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Travel
- Front desk
1d
Delivery Team Trainer
Evri —Bracknell
- £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Travel
- Mentoring
8d
Assistant Project Manager (PMO)
WSP —Reading
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Contracts
- SharePoint
- Flexitime
- Work from home
HR Specialist
RAPID CLEAN —Wokingham
- £35,000 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Human resources
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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10d
Area Support Manager - FTC
IVC —Reading
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Travel
- Human resources
- Employee discount
Senior Administration Officer
Rushmoor Voluntary Services (RVS) —Farnborough
- £30,000 a year
- Temporary
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
- Databases
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
3d
Deputy Chief People Officer
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust —Basingstoke
- £112,782 - £129,783 a year
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Recruiting
- Contracts
Programme Manager
Wokingham Borough Council —Wokingham
- £52,414 - £57,870 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
10d
Contract Officer
Buckinghamshire Council —High Wycombe
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- CRM software
- Customer service
- Continuous improvement
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
11d
360 Contract Tech Recruitment Consultant (m/f/d)
Halian —Reading
- Sales
- Business development
- Leadership
Post Office Counter Clerk
TGJones —Farnham
- £10.85 - £12.71 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Banking
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Project Administration Support
Serco Group —Harwell
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Life insurance
- Sick pay
4d
Sales Support Specialist – Maternity Cover
NielsenIQ —Oxford
- £20,700 - £22,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- CRM software
- Organisational skills
- Contracts
- Employee assistance programme
- Flexible schedule
Quick apply
Talent Acquisition Manager
ADS Group Ltd —Farnborough
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
11d
Finance and HR Assistant (Maternity Cover)
Ecoveritas Ltd —Oxford
- £16,000 - £18,667 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Administrative experience
- Free parking
- Work from home
Quick apply
4d
Employee Relations Advisor
ABM UK —Hounslow
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- No degree
- Human resources
- Employee discount
Quick apply
12d
People Services Administrator (Fixed-term Contract)
Fugro —Wallingford
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Continuous improvement
- SharePoint
- Flexible schedule
- Referral programme
Senior Administrative Officer
Hampshire County Council —Alton
- £33,178 - £36,369 a year
- Call to connect
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Microsoft Office
- Databases
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
1d
People Advisor- 12 month Fixed Term Contract
QinetiQ —Farnborough
- £46,350 - £51,500 a year
- Full-time
- Project management
- Mentoring
- Analytics
- Employee discount

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Part-time HR Manager (Learning & Development/ Organisational Development)

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Job details

Permanent
£26,139.74 a year

Benefits

Annual leave

Qualifications

Succession planning
Coaching
Performance management
Change management
Onboarding coordination
Project management
Probationary period management
Staff training
Human resources
Mentoring
Employee performance appraisals
Change leadership
Individual learning planning
Professional development mentoring
Budgeting
LMS
Training & development
Employee engagement
Learning and development experience

Full job description

Part-time HR Manager (Organisational Development)– Reading Students’ Union

Location: University of Reading, Whiteknights Campus, Reading, Berkshire

Salary: £26,139.74 rata salary based on full time equivalent of £36,595.63

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Part-time 25 hours per week spread over 3-4 days

Location: Office based with potential for ad hoc hybrid working (project dependent)

A role where you can innovate and make a real impact!

About Reading Students’ Union

We are a dynamic, student-focused organisation dedicated to empowering students and enhancing their university experience. Our vision is to be a place for everyone, we inspire and empower students to change the world. Check out our exciting new strategy

The Role: Part-time HR Manager (Organisational Development)

Are you passionate about organisational development? Do you thrive on innovation and impact? We’re looking for an Organisational Development specialist who will shape our continuous learning culture and align L&D initiatives with organisational goals.

You’ll be part of our small but very busy team, where no two days are the same. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll lead the charge in supporting a diverse range of teams, including our commercial venues team, nursery staff, career staff, student-staff, interns and apprentices, ensuring tailored L&D solutions.

What You'll do:

Strategic Planning & Development

Develop and implement a comprehensive L&D strategy aligned with organisational objectives.
Support organisational development initiatives and contribute to job design to ensure roles align with business needs and employee growth.
Develop the employer brand through learning initiatives and explore relevant accreditations (e.g., Investors in People, Great Place to Work) to enhance our reputation.

Learning Program Design & Delivery

Conduct Training Needs Analysis to identify skills gaps and future development requirements.
Personally design and deliver training sessions, workshops, and learning interventions to meet organisational needs.
Design and deliver blended learning programs: e‑learning, workshops, webinars, on-the-job training.
Develop and deliver management and leadership development programmes to build strong future leaders.
Develop and deliver new starter induction programs and monitor probation periods to ensure the right support and development is in place during those crucial first months.
Work with and engage external training providers as needed.
Manage logistics of training sessions.

Performance & Talent Management

Develop and manage performance appraisals, Personal Development Plans (PDPs), and individual training plans.
Provide performance coaching to managers and employees to enhance capability and drive high performance.
Facilitate talent development programs, including apprenticeship schemes, mentoring, succession planning and management training.

Budget & Compliance

Approve training requests and book external training within budget constraints.
Manage the L&D budget in collaboration with the People Director; evaluate and engage third-party providers ensuring ROI and compliance.
Ensure mandatory training compliance, including health & safety regulations.

Change Management & Engagement

Support our change management initiatives by designing and delivering learning interventions that enable smooth transitions and adoption of new processes.
Lead internal communications and consultations related to learning and development, including staff surveys, feedback sessions, and engagement activities.

About You

Essential

CIPD Level 5.
Significant experience as an HR Manager/OD/L&D Manager
You think strategically.
Organised, adaptable, and ready to make things happen.
You're an innovator.
Excellent communicator.
Project management skills.
Ability to coach and mentor.
You LOVE learning & development and organisational development
Evidence of CPD.
Proven experience in:
- Designing and delivering training programs (including management and leadership development).
- Developing induction programs and supporting probation processes.
- Performance management frameworks (training needs analysis, appraisals, PDPs, coaching, succession planning).
- Leading change management initiatives and employee engagement activities.
- Working with LMS platforms and digital learning tools.
- Working with external training providers.
- Creating processes—not just following them—driving innovation and efficiency.

Desirable

Coaching qualification.
CIPD Level 7.
Degree in Human Resources.
HR/L&D Consultancy experience.
Relevant experience in small to medium sized organisations.
Exposure to employer accreditation processes.

Why Join Us?

Inclusive and supportive team culture
Flexible working options
35 days annual leave including Christmas and Easter closure days
Professional development opportunities
Unique working environment in the heart of a vibrant Student’s Union, set on a stunning, green campus.

Ready to make our People Strategy a reality? Apply today!

Committed to equality, celebrating diversity, and embedding sustainability—building an inclusive workplace and a brighter future for all.

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