Job Specifications
Position: HR Lead
Hours: Full-time (35 hours a week)
Contract: Fixed Term – until September 2026
Location: Office-based in London N4 with flexibility to work remotely
Salary: £68,374 (inclusive of an additional supervisory allowance of £3,256). per annum FTE, plus excellent benefits
Salary Band: Band 4
About The Employer
This charity makes sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything they do. And it’s this commitment that unites them across the UK.
Their strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told them is important to them. It gives the organisation a clear and determined focus.
Their work is based on the hopes and aspirations of the MS community. Together they campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.
This organisation's people are their greatest asset and the key to their success. They offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference.
About This Job
The organisation is undergoing transformational change and an integral part of this is ensuring they have a workforce that is engaged, connected, motivated and empowered to achieve. They are looking for an outstanding Interim HR Lead to shape, drive and deliver this change
You’ll lead a newly restructured HR and OD function, coaching and providing direction to ensure they have the capability, systems, processes and insights to attract, develop and retain exceptional colleagues.
As a member of the Leadership Team, you’ll quickly become a trusted partner to the Executive Group and CEO, offering expert insight, sound judgement and forward‑thinking leadership on all people‑related matters. You’ll need to get up to speed rapidly, build relationships fast, and bring immediate stability, focus and momentum to key priority areas.
This role is perfect for an experienced HR leader with the ability to navigate complex organisations, champion a positive employee experience, enable high performance, and drive cultural change that supports our long‑term goals. You’ll bring credibility, creativity and a values‑led approach, combined with the ability to make an impact from day one.
Please note this is a fixed term contract until September 2026.
Closing date for applications: 9:00 on Friday 13th March 2026
Interviews are scheduled to take please on 19 and 20 March 2026 for shortlisted candidates.
How to apply:
Please click 'Apply' and follow the job board process. You will receive an email from CHM Recruit containing further information on how to apply for the role.
Please note that although you may be asked by the job board to upload a CV, you are not applying at this stage.
Equal Opportunities
This employer particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds.
Disability Confident Employer
Our client is a Disability Confident Employer and they’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.
You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both their recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes.
If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact them to discuss. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format.
More about their employee benefits:
They have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to):
Encouraging work life balance
38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time
More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment
Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and them)
Flexible working options
Caring for you and your family
Generous sick pay entitlement
More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment
Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year
Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis
Enhanced leave for new parents
Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information
Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year)
10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time
10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro-rata for part-time
Cycle to work scheme
Death in service scheme
New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave:
in the event of miscarriage or still birth
to support fertility treatments
for antenatal appointments for both parents
Thinking About Your Finances
Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans
Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax
New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wel