People Coordinator (Maternity Cover)
Salary: £22,670 gross per annum (22.5 hours per week), FTE £37,782
London, UK (Hybrid)
This is a Temporary, Part Time vacancy.
The Vacancy
Location: London, UK – Hybrid
Contract: Fixed-term, 12 months
Working hours: 22.5 hours per week (3 days)
Salary: £22,670 gross per annum (pro rata)
Full-time equivalent (FTE): £37,782 gross per annum
About the Role
Saferworld is looking for an experienced and organised People Coordinator to support the delivery of its global People function. This role will provide operational HR support across the employee lifecycle, helping to ensure effective recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, staff wellbeing and HR administration.
Key Responsibilities
* Coordinate the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, induction, probation, contract changes and exits.
* Act as a first point of contact for HR queries, staff wellbeing and employee experience matters.
* Support employee relations processes, including performance, disciplinary and grievance procedures.
* Maintain HR systems, employee records, reporting and SharePoint content.
* Coordinate benefits administration, payroll changes and HR compliance activities.
* Support learning and development, staff engagement and organisational wellbeing initiatives.
* Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and employee experience.
About You
We are looking for someone with:
* At least 5 years' experience in a busy HR or People function.
* Experience coordinating end-to-end employee lifecycle processes.
* Knowledge of employee relations, recruitment and onboarding.
* Experience maintaining HR systems and confidential employee records.
* Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
* The ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural, international environment.
A relevant HR qualification or progress towards CIPD membership is desirable.
Additional Information
* Commitment to equality, diversity and Saferworld's safeguarding principles is essential.
* Occasional international travel may be required.
* Candidates should be comfortable managing competing priorities and working flexibly.
How to Apply: Please submit your CV and a covering letter through the Saferworld Jobs website, explaining how your experience meets the person specification.
Closing date: 26 November 2026
The Organisation
Saferworld is an international organisation dedicated to conflict prevention and peacebuilding programming, policy and practice. We collaborate with institutions and work directly with partners across Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Europe to tackle diverse factors that drive violent conflict, injustice and insecurity. We participate in major global policy debates on peace, justice and security to influence change.
For more information about Saferworld as an organisation, our commitment to diversity and inclusion, safeguarding, interview process or staff benefits, please refer to our website or jobs page.
Who we are
Saferworld stands in solidarity with people affected by violence and conflict across the world. Uniting with diverse and expert partner organisations, we make peace possible – through a blend of community-level work and global advocacy.
Between 2017–21, we have worked with over 100 partners in Asia, Africa and the Middle East. We supported 1066 action plans developed by 256 community groups and 183 civil society organisations. Initiated and implemented by communities, these action plans unite people from different sectors of society, as they work together to improve safety in people’s daily lives and create long-term sustainable change
A just and peaceful world, in which everyone enjoys the rights and freedom to live and thrive with dignity, free from fear and insecurity. We work in solidarity with communities, civil society and partners to prevent and transform violent conflict, advocate for peace and social justice, and build safer lives.
We believe there are essential conditions necessary for peace to become the norm. We work to create environments where the following three ‘peace conditions’ are in place:
* People have the freedom and resources to work together to transform conflict and hold authorities to account.
* People have access to fair and effective paths to address the grievances and inequalities that drive conflict.
* People and institutions with influence use their power and resources to promote justice, peace and equality for all.
Why Join Us?
We value and embrace the differences and multiple identities implied in the word ‘people’, and know that peace can only be achieved and sustained by removing structural inequality in all its forms.
Our integrity as an organisation comes from the values and principles that guide our work.
We listen to and learn from the perspectives of the diverse cultures and communities represented among our staff, our partners and others who we work with around the world. Our unique differences – in age, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, education, national origin or opportunity – make us who we are. We embrace everyone’s unique background and identity without prejudice or bias, knowing that this enriches our environment and the effectiveness of our work.
Saferworld strives to be a place where everyone feels comfortable, included and valued, where difference is respected and where every person has an equal and full opportunity to make a difference through their work. We know that our partners and staff are our greatest assets. As people and as an institution we are committed to creativity, learning and reflection.
Solidarity: we act in solidarity with others working collaboratively for positive change. We commit to playing our part in confronting discriminatory attitudes, biases and ‘colonial’ mindsets where they exist in the systems and processes we engage with, including within the international development sector.
We believe that our actions must be transparent and consistent with our principles and mission both inside and outside of the workplace.
We may hold positions of power in relation to people we work or engage with, including colleagues and those we work with. We are aware of the responsibility that comes with this and are respectful and honest in our work.
We recognise that imbalances of power in the humanitarian and development sectors have led, and continue to lead, to many forms of exploitation and abuse. Providing a safe and trusted environment that safeguards our staff, partners and programme participants is a priority for Saferworld.
The Interview Process
Our interview process involves 4 main stages:
* Application
* 1-hour video call with Hiring Manager, one other team member and people team member
* Final Interview and task with two members of the team
Our average process takes around 2-3 weeks, but we will always work around your availability. You will have the chance to speak to our recruitment team at various points during your process. If you have any specific questions ahead of this, please contact us on people@saferworld.org.uk
We’re committed to being an inclusive employer and creating a fair workplace for all. We encourage applications from candidates across all backgrounds, circumstances, ages, disabilities, ethnicities, religions or beliefs, gender identities, or sexual orientations.
Research shows that women and those from marginalized ethnic groups are less likely to apply to jobs, unless they meet every single requirement. If you’re excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t align with every criteria described, we encourage you to apply.
We're happy to offer reasonable adjustments during our hiring process. Just let us know, and we'll make it work for you. Your comfort and success matter to us!
Benefits
28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
Pension Plan
We are a hybrid and Flexible workplace
1 wellbeing day off
Health & Wellbeing portal and Employee Assistance Programme (with access to face-to-face counselling)
Life Assurance
Medical insurance in countries where they are no national health scheme.
Closing date: 26 November 2026
HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit your CV and a covering letter through the Saferworld Jobs website, explaining how your experience meets the person specification.
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