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Impact HR is a fast-growing UK HR consultancy and people solutions group supporting SMEs across the UK with practical, commercially focused people support.
We partner with businesses to help them protect, empower, grow, and thrive through expert HR, Health &amp; Safety, recruitment, payroll, HR software, learning and development, and strategic people support.
Our approach is built around combining high-quality advice with genuine relationships. We work closely with business owners, leaders, and managers to solve real business challenges, improve performance, strengthen culture, and support long-term growth.
As a growing group, Impact HR has expanded both organically and through acquisitions, bringing together specialist expertise while maintaining a people-first culture. Our businesses work collaboratively to provide clients with joined-up support and a consistently high standard of service.
We support organisations across a wide range of sectors and pride ourselves on being approachable, responsive, commercially aware, and genuinely invested in our clients&rsquo; success.

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Salary: 25,815 per annum, depending on experience Hours: 37.5 hours per week Contract: Fixed-term contract until June 2030 Place of work: SERICC, Thurrock, office based Travel: Occasional travel to Harlow, Brentwood and Basildon as required Closing date: Tuesday 6th October 2026 Interviews: Wednesday 21st October 2026 Start date: As soon as possible, subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references This is an opportunity to demonstrate your skills in providing a calm, thoughtful and trauma-informed first response to individuals affected by sexual violence or abuse, with a purpose-led organisation that make a real impact. The opportunity: Our client SERICC provides specialist services to individuals who are victims and survivors of sexual violence and abuse. They are currently seeking an exceptional First Contact Navigator to support in the next phase of Survivors at the Centre, a five-year National Lottery-funded programme delivered through the Synergy East partnership. This role is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a positive difference, and who wants to play a key role in supporting a people focussed organisation. What you will be doing: You will often be one of the first professionals an individual speaks to when they contact SERICC. You will provide a specialist first response, listening carefully to what has happened and working with each individual to understand their needs, priorities, risks and any safeguarding concerns. From this, you will work together to agree the most appropriate next steps, including access to internal specialist services or other pathways where needed. This is not simply a signposting role. You will manage an individual caseload, follow agreed actions through, work closely with colleagues and external professionals, and use professional judgement to help ensure individuals receive a timely, coordinated and survivor-centred response. You do not need to have worked in a Rape Crisis service before. Our client welcomes relevant experience from voluntary and community organisations, health, social care, safeguarding, advocacy and other services where you have worked alongside individuals experiencing trauma, vulnerability or complex circumstances. Our client is particularly interested in your ability to listen, communicate calmly and sensitively, build trust, manage competing priorities and recognise when risk or safeguarding concerns require further action or escalation. The role is primarily office-based in Thurrock. Some flexibility for hybrid / home working may be considered once the postholder is fully inducted and established in the role, where this is compatible with service needs. What’s in it for you?: Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance and provide meaningful opportunities including: Generous 30 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays Company sick pay Flexible and hybrid working arrangements Access to SERICC’s workplace pension and salary exchange pension scheme Opportunities for learning and development within a specialist sexual violence and abuse service Please note this post is open to women only. An occupational requirement applies under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. Our client considers this to be an occupational requirement for this role because of the nature and context of the work, including work within women-only spaces. The requirement is applied as a proportionate means of achieving a legitimate aim. Why apply?: This is an opportunity to become a trusted member of our client’s organisation, working in a key first contact, operational role, with the chance to make a genuine impact to the individual experience of those accessing support. If you can demonstrate the key skills for this role, we would love to hear from you. We encourage early applications. Our client reserves the right to interview and appoint an exceptional candidate before the closing date and may therefore close the vacancy early.

Trauma Informed Support Worker (First Contact Navigator)

Why this role matters Our clients rely on us as trusted advisors, delivering compliant solutions, allowing them to focus on their business. This role is perfect for someone who excels at providing practicable health &amp; safety advice at a strategic level and day to day health &amp; safety support. You will use your unrivalled knowledge of heallth &amp; safety law, guidance and best practice, whilst building lasting client relationships. What you will be doing You will work with a portfolio of clients across various sectors, providing both operational and strategic health &amp; safety support. Service delivery and client portfolio Personally manage a portfolio of clients through phone, email and onsite/virtual meeting support as required Ensure advice, documentation and support are delivered to a consistently high standard Deliver hands-on health &amp; safety consultancy in line with client expectations, UK legislation, guidance and good industry practice Y our day to day will include: Health &amp; Safety Consultancy Provide competent, pragmatic and practicable health &amp; safety advice and support to clients across a range of sectors Support clients to develop proportionate health &amp; safety arrangements that reflect the size, nature and risk profile of their organisation Act as a trusted advisor to business owners, managers and leadership teams on a day-to-day and strategic health &amp; safety matters Keep clients informed of relevant changes to health &amp; safety legislation, guidance and best practice Health &amp; Safety Audits Conduct health &amp; safety audits, workplace inspections and compliance reviews at client premises Produce clear, concise reports identifying areas of good practice, non-compliance and opportunities for improvement Develop practical, prioritised recommendations and support clients with their implementation Monitor progress against agreed actions and provide ongoing advice where required Risk Assessment Develop and review suitable and sufficient risk assessments covering a wide range of workplace activities and hazards Support clients to develop practical control measures that reduce risk whilst recognising their operational requirements Review existing risk assessments and provide advice on improvements where required Support clients to establish effective arrangements for the ongoing review of risk assessments Policies &amp; Management Systems Develop, review and update health &amp; safety policies, procedures and supporting documentation Support clients to establish proportionate health &amp; safety management arrangements Assist clients with the implementation and ongoing development of their health &amp; safety management systems Ensure documentation reflects relevant legislation, guidance and recognised best practice Accidents &amp; Incidents Support clients with accident, incident and near-miss investigations Identify immediate, underlying and root causes and develop proportionate recommendations to prevent recurrence Provide advice on statutory reporting requirements, including RIDDOR Support clients in developing effective accident reporting and investigation arrangements Construction &amp; CDM Provide practical advice to clients on their duties under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations Support Clients, Principal Designers, Principal Contractors and Contractors in understanding and fulfilling their duties Review and develop construction phase plans, pre-construction information, risk assessments and method statements Undertake construction site audits and provide practical advice on construction health &amp; safety matters COSHH, Manual Handling &amp; Workplace Risks Support clients with the assessment and control of hazardous substances, including the development and review of COSHH assessments Undertake and review manual handling and ergonomic assessments Provide advice on work at height, workplace transport, machinery, electrical safety, PPE and other common workplace hazards Develop proportionate control measures that are practical and appropriate to the client’s operations Training &amp; development Design and deliver engaging health &amp; safety training, briefings and toolbox talks for clients Deliver training to managers, supervisors and employees on relevant health &amp; safety topics Support clients to identify health &amp; safety training and competency requirements Develop bespoke training solutions based on client needs and workplace risks Other project work From developing safe systems of work and reviewing contractor arrangements to supporting new premises, workplace changes and specific health &amp; safety projects, you will handle a wide range of project-based and ongoing health &amp; safety matters for our client base What Success Looks Like (First 12 Months) You have built trust with a core portfolio of clients and become their go-to Health &amp; Safety Consultant You have provided clients with clear, pragmatic and commercially aware advice that helps them manage health &amp; safety effectively You have developed high-quality policies, risk assessments, procedures and other health &amp; safety documentation You have supported clients to implement recommendations and achieve measurable improvements in their health &amp; safety arrangements You have contributed to the development of internal consultancy processes and shared knowledge with your peers You will likely bring: Significant practical health &amp; safety experience, ideally within consultancy or a multi-site environment Minimum NEBOSH General Certificate level or equivalent Membership of a relevant professional body, such as minimum TechIOSH level or equivalent Strong working knowledge of UK health &amp; safety legislation, guidance and best practice Experience of undertaking health &amp; safety audits, inspections and risk assessments Experience of developing policies, procedures, risk assessments and other health &amp; safety documentation Strong consulting, influencing and coaching skills Accuracy and attention to detail Proficiency with MS 365 A solutions-focused, commercially aware mindset Application of data protection and confidentiality

Health and Safety Consultant

Senior HR Consultant Location: Oxford / Oxfordshire Salary: 50,000 per annum, depending on experience Working pattern: Hybrid / flexible, with regular travel to client sites Go Beyond HR with SYLO Are you an experienced HR professional who enjoys variety, building trusted relationships and solving real business challenges? SYLO | Beyond HR is looking for a Senior HR Consultant to join our growing consultancy team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to move beyond traditional HR and work as a genuine strategic partner to a diverse portfolio of clients. Established in 2010, SYLO is a team of 20+ professionals supporting SMEs, national and international organisations across a wide range of sectors. We pride ourselves on providing practical, commercially minded HR advice that makes a real difference. We don't just provide advice and walk away — we become an extension of our clients' teams. About the role As a Senior HR Consultant, you’ll manage your own portfolio of clients, providing a combination of strategic and hands-on HR support. You’ll work directly with business owners, senior leaders and managers, helping them navigate everything from day-to-day people issues to complex organisational change. Your work will include: Providing expert HR advice across the full employee lifecycle. Managing complex employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, capability and performance matters. Advising on redundancy, restructure and TUPE processes. Supporting absence management, family-friendly rights and flexible working. Conducting HR audits and reviewing policies, processes and compliance. Helping clients develop practical people strategies aligned to their business goals. Supporting recruitment, onboarding, probation and performance processes. Designing and delivering HR and people-focused training. Advising on reward, pay and benefits. Supporting clients with employment law updates and implementation. Delivering a range of HR projects, from policy development to organisational change. Acting as a trusted sounding board for business owners and leadership teams. You’ll also contribute to the growth of our client relationships by identifying opportunities to add value, supporting business development and representing SYLO within the local business community. What we're looking for We’re looking for an experienced HR professional who is confident, commercially aware and genuinely enjoys working with people and businesses. You’ll ideally have: Strong generalist HR experience, ideally within consultancy, professional services or a multi-client environment. Excellent knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice. Strong experience managing complex employee relations cases. Experience with TUPE, redundancy and organisational change. Excellent communication, coaching and relationship-building skills. Confidence working with business owners, senior leaders and managers. The ability to work autonomously while contributing positively to a wider team. Excellent organisation, prioritisation and time management skills. A practical, solutions-focused and commercially minded approach. Experience delivering HR training or supporting leadership development. Strong attention to detail and a high level of confidentiality. Experience using Microsoft 365, HR systems and CRM platforms. The flexibility to travel to client sites across Oxfordshire and the surrounding area. CIPD qualification or equivalent experience is desirable. What makes SYLO different? We believe HR should do more than keep businesses compliant. It should help businesses grow, leaders lead better and people thrive. Our values are at the centre of how we work: Bold pragmatism | Open-mindedness | Empathy | Boundary-pushing You’ll join a supportive and ambitious team where you’ll have the autonomy to use your expertise, the opportunity to develop your career and the variety that comes from working with different businesses, sectors and people challenges. What we offer 55,000 salary , depending on experience Hybrid and flexible working A varied portfolio of interesting clients Regular client-facing and strategic opportunities Professional development and progression A supportive, experienced consultancy team The opportunity to influence and shape a growing business A genuinely people-focused and values-led culture Ready to go Beyond HR? If you’re an experienced HR professional who wants to be trusted to use your judgement, build meaningful client relationships and deliver HR that genuinely adds value, we’d love to hear from you. Join SYLO | Beyond HR and help us shape what great HR consultancy looks like. Apply now.

Senior HR Consultant

Salary: 45,000– 46,464 per annum, depending on experience Hours: 37.5 hours per week Contract: Fixed-term contract until June 2030 Place of work: SERICC, Thurrock, with hybrid working Travel: Regular travel across the wider Eastern region, including Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, with attendance at Synergy East partner centres in Thurrock, Southend, Colchester, Cambridge, Peterborough and Suffolk as required Closing date: Monday 14 September 2026 at 12 noon Interviews: Monday 5 October 2026, Southend-on-Sea Start date: As soon as possible, subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references This is an opportunity to lead the next phase of the National Lottery-funded Survivors at the Centre Programme. Working in a strategic role with a purpose-led organisation that make a real impact. The opportunity: Our client SERICC provides specialist services to individuals who are victims and survivors of sexual violence and abuse. They are currently seeking an exceptional Strategic Partnership Manager to lead the next phase of Survivors at the Centre , a five-year National Lottery-funded programme delivered through the Synergy East partnership. This role is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a positive difference, and who wants to play a key role in supporting a people focussed organisation. What you will be doing: Working across six specialist sexual violence and abuse organisations, you will provide strategic leadership for an ambitious regional programme designed to improve access, strengthen first contact and navigation, reduce fragmented pathways and tackle postcode-based inequality. You will lead partnership delivery, governance, performance, risk and shared learning, while helping to develop key regional infrastructure including the Single Point of Contact and shared regional dataset. This is a senior role for someone who can build trusted relationships, influence across organisational boundaries and help ensure sexual violence and abuse remains visible, understood and central within wider regional systems and decision-making. We are looking for an experienced partnership leader who can combine strategic thinking with strong programme delivery, use evidence and survivor experience to influence change, and help strengthen the long-term sustainability of specialist services across the region. What’s in it for you?: Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance and provide meaningful opportunities including: Generous 30 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays Company sick pay Flexible and hybrid working arrangements Access to SERICC’s workplace pension and salary exchange pension scheme The opportunity to lead a significant regional programme designed to improve access, outcomes and long-term change for victims and survivors of sexual violence and abuse Please note this post is open to women only. An occupational requirement applies under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. Why apply?: This is an opportunity to become a trusted member of our client’s organisation, working in a key strategic and operational role, with the chance to make a genuine impact, contributing to wider regional engagement and influence across the region. If you have experience of leading and coordinating complex partnerships, delivering multi-site and large scale programmes, with a values led inclusive approach, we would love to hear from you. We encourage early applications. Our client reserves the right to interview and appoint an exceptional candidate before the closing date and may therefore close the vacancy early.