HR ADVISOR JOB DESCRIPTION

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1 HR ADVISOR JOB DESCRIPTION Part time: 0.6 (equivalent to 3 days per week, flexible working pattern to be agreed, including frontloading days at the start of the contract if appropriate) Fixed-term: 12 months from January 2019 Salary: 30,000-35,000 p.a. pro rata depending on experience (i.e. 18,000-21,000 actual for 3 days per week) BACKGROUND TO ROLE Acme has been supporting artists since 1972 through the provision of affordable artist studios, housing and an extensive residencies and awards programme. Our mission is to provide the time, space, financial support and other opportunities that artists need. We believe that by reducing the practical challenges that artists face, we increase their ability to take greater creative risks. In 2018, Acme will support over 700 individual artist tenants with affordable studios across 16 buildings in Greater London, as well as provide accommodation in 22 live/work units and 35 residencies and awards opportunities for UK and international artists. Based in Bow, East London, Acme is a values-led. Our values are: Visual Culture. We believe in the importance of visual culture to society, in freedom of expression and the independence of artists. Inclusivity. We promote equality of access in all aspects of our work and treat all artists equally. Integrity. We are independent and not-for-profit. We strive for the highest standards in all we do. Excellence. We strive towards excellence to achieve best value and promote examples of innovation and best practice. We listen to artists and are flexible in response. Security. We plan and manage our work with care to create a secure and sustainable resource that enables artists to take risks. Sustainability. We strive to reduce the environmental impact of our operations and improve the efficiency and sustainability of all aspects of our work Acme employs 20 permanent staff, predominantly on part-time contracts. We all work in the same

2 open-plan office together (though there is a meeting room), and try to have as non-hierarchical approach to people management as possible. A significant proportion of the staff are practising fine artists and balance their career as artists with their work at Acme. Due to continued growth and advance planning for structural change, we are now seeking a HR Advisor to build on our existing good practice and introduce us to even better ways to manage our people supportively, productively and compliantly. We have created this as a fixed-term role to reflect the kind of set-up and one-off projects that we think will be needed in the first year alone. We will review, with the role holder, what the ongoing HR function might look like beyond this initial contract once the fixed-term contract is well underway. As our first in-house HR specialist, the HR Advisor will be responsible for implementing and updating systems and procedures where necessary, providing essential HR support and working with our Executive leadership team in order to develop streamlined, fit-for-purpose HR systems that will serve the going forward. JOB PURPOSE To provide advice and practical support to Acme s Executive team, line managers and team members on HR matters in order to create sustainable systems and practices that contribute to a supportive and productive people management culture across the. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Articulate and, where needed, create HR policies and practices that are sensitive to Acme s values and working culture, and which will help our line managers navigate their people management responsibilities and our team members understand how Acme approaches people management matters. Provide ongoing and proactive advice to the Executive and Senior Management Teams on HR strategy and practice across the. Provide ongoing and proactive guidance to all staff in HR matters arising. Provide hands-on support so that Acme is able to handle any escalated HR issues in a sensitive, solution-focussed and compliant manner. Act as a go-between as needed about HR matters across the. Duties will be as needed to carry out the role s key responsibilities, and we expect the role holder to shape these once in post. At this planning stage, we expect that initial duties are likely to include: Review, develop and (in some cases) create role profiles/job descriptions for all Acme roles in partnership with SMT, ensuring that these documents help

3 communicate expectations and support fair pay decisions across all teams. Review and propose improvements to current pay decision practices. Review and propose improvements to the current employee experience, from pre-recruitment to post-exit. Review and update company policies ensuring that long-term systems policies and procedures are created in line with legal requirements and al values. Review, update and, where necessary, set up appropriate HR records. Review the need for HR software, and make recommendations accordingly. Set up and run staff survey, or similar, to gather information and make recommendations on our employee experience that will lead to improvements where needed. Provide support to the interdepartmental Equal Opportunities Working Party. Review and make recommendations on the shape and level of an ongoing internal HR function beyond this role s fixed term contract. PERSON SPECIFICATION ESSENTIAL Education Specialist HR training or equivalent by experience Knowledge Up to date generalist knowledge of employment law and how it relates to good employment practice Up to date generalist knowledge of equal opportunities, inclusion and diversity principles and how they relate to good employment practice Working knowledge of change management principles Working knowledge of good project management Understanding of how to gather and interpret reliable data to support up-to-date and compliant HR decisions DESIRABLE Undergraduate degree CIPD certified qualification Up to date generalist knowledge of employment law and how it relates to good employment practice Understanding of the building and development sector Understanding of the needs of contemporary working artists Specialist knowledge of inclusion and diversity and how they apply in practice to creating diverse and flexible employee communities

4 ESSENTIAL Skills Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills Excellent written communication skills, with an eye for accuracy and detail Good numeracy skills A tactful and diplomatic approach to leading and influencing others Excellent time management and prioritisation skills Experience Experience of working as a senior HR Advisor within a values-led Generalist HR experience within a non-commerical presentation Experience of effectively adapting communication styles according to audience needs Attributes Absolute belief in the value of diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities within the workplace Curiosity Sensitivity Empathy Discretion Trustworthiness DESIRABLE Some experience in training and development of others Experience of working as a sole HR Advisor (or similar) across all levels of a small Experience of working in the arts Experience of working for a not-forprofit Experience of working for a not-forprofit Experience of providing HR support to a largely part-time employee community Equal Opportunities Acme is an equal opportunities and we value diversity in our workplace. We encourage applications from everyone regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. Access Requirements If you require any special arrangements at any stage of the selection process please contact Richard Kingsnorth richard@acme.org.uk or call the Acme office on

5 SUMMARY OF TERMS Position: Terms: HR Advisor 0.6 part-time (equivalent to 3 days per week, flexible working pattern to be agreed, including frontloading days at the start of the contract if appropriate) 12 months fixed-term from January 2019 Salary: Reports to: Annual leave: Place of work: 30,000-35,000 p.a. pro rata depending on experience (i.e. 18,000-21,000 actual for 3 days per week) Assigned member of Executive team 16.8 days (28 days per annum full time pro rata) 44 Copperfield Road, Bow, London E3 4RR The office is on the 4th floor. There is a lift and level access throughout. APPLICATION PROCEDURE Important: do not put your name on the cover letter or CV. Please provide a cover letter (one A4 page maximum) and CV (one A4 page maximum) with two referees who can be contacted upon offer of employment. The cover letter should outline your suitability for the above position and the impact that employment at Acme would have on your current circumstances. Please also click the link below to complete our anonymous monitoring form: applications to: submission@acme.org.uk with subject line HR Advisor Application Application deadline: 17:30 GMT Monday 26 November 2018 Interviews held: Thursday 6 December 2018 Acme, 44 Copperfield Road, London E3 4RR Position start: January 2019