HR Project Lead - Temporary (up to 6 months)

HR Project Lead - Temporary (up to 6 months)If you are considering sending an application, make sure to hit the apply button below after reading through the entire description.Salary: 50,544 to 59,464 per annum (dependent on experience)Contract type: Temporary: Fixed Term Contract or SecondmentHours: Full-TimeAdditional information: up to 6 monthsLocation: Poole, Dorset, EnglandLocation description: Hybrid contract with 3 days per week in PooleInterview location: PooleInterview date: Thursday 16th April 2026Closing Date: 29-03-2026Reference: 21330About us Our purpose is simple: to save lives at sea. 24 hours a day, every day, RNLI lifesavers are ready to launch to the rescue. We are looking for a Project Manager with strong practical HR experience, or an HR Business Partner with experience of leading projects, to join our People Directorate on a 6 month fixed-term contract; to lead, support and guide the completion of actions arising from a project focusing on improving our Safeguarding, Whistleblowing, Complaints and related compliance policy and processes. This project will help us to continue putting our people first and support our frontline lifesavers and fundraisers who need a dedicated, professional, and talented team behind them. Some of the benefits - 50,544 to 59,464 per annum (dependent on experience) - Flexible working - 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays pro rata - Competitive pension scheme (employer contributions of up to 10% of basic salary) - Life assurance - Health cashplan option Your Role As HR Project Lead, you will take the lead on ensuring audit and compliance actions are completed and be tasked with focusing on the following areas: - Management of the Project, Resources, and Communication plan. - Engagement of a wide range of stakeholders and stakeholder groups. - Review of Whistleblowing, Complaints and Safeguarding processes. - Simplification of Triage processes. - Standardisation of investigation methods. - Update of relevant policies. - Improvement of reporting capabilities. - Supporting the subject matter experts in the delivery of the project outcomes. About You To be our HR Project Lead, you will need to be highly organised with the ability to prioritise and have confidence leading projects within a busy HR environment. You will have the ability to work with people at all levels, using your communication and problem-solving skills to plan, resolve project issues and make appropriate recommendations to meet tight deadlines. To be considered as HR Project Lead, you will need: - Proven experience of taking the lead on the delivery of people-related projects in a large complex organisation. - Experience of working with, influencing and managing complex stakeholder groups.- Up-to-date knowledge of relevant HR policies and best practice, particularly safeguarding. - Experience of writing and updating policies would be beneficial. This role may also be known as HR Business Partner, HRBP, HR Project Manager, Human Resources Project Manager, People Project Lead. If this sounds like you, please apply via the button shown. SafeguardingThe RNLI is committed to safeguarding; protecting a persons health, wellbeing, and human rights, enabling them to live free from harm, abuse, and neglect. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment and have a zero-tolerance approach. The suitability of all prospective employees and volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. This will include relevant criminal record checks being carried out, dependent on the eligibility of the role. (England & Wales: DBS check, Scotland: Disclosure Scotland PVG, Northern Ireland: Access NI, Republic of Ireland: Garda Vetting; International, International Child Protection Certificate process).Diversity at the RNLIOur staff and volunteers have been saving lives at sea without prejudice for 200 years. We respect and value diversity of background, skills and perspectives within our teams, and consider it essential to help us deliver a world-class lifesaving service. xjdpvnf We are an inclusive organisation and welcome applications from everyone. In addition to having the skills needed for the role, we also look for applicants who share our commitment to living our RNLI values (trustworthy, courageous, selfless, and dependable) and helping us work towards Our Vision: To save Every One

Created: 2026-03-18