Job Description

The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh is the leading producing theatre in Scotland and one of the United Kingdom’s most prolific theatre companies.

Led by Artistic Director David Greig and Executive Director Mike Griffiths, The Lyceum has developed a reputation for innovative, artistically exciting, high-quality theatre, drawing upon the considerable talent in Scotland as well as developing award-winning work with national and international partners. These co-productions and collaborations represent a core strand of the company’s strategy to extend the life of The Lyceum’s productions and to present the company’s work across the UK and abroad.

The Lyceum is committed to being a truly civic theatre rooted in the community, diversifying voices, entertaining, challenging and inspiring all the people of Edinburgh. Therefore, a very important part of The Lyceum’s offering is a well-attended and varied programme of engagement, outreach, youth theatre and schools’ projects delivered by our Creative Learning team. As well as excelling creatively, the company has developed deeper links to the community and is expanding its artist development opportunities.

The theatre with its seating capacity of 658, is a magnificent example of late Victorian theatre architecture. Our offices and rehearsal space are directly across the road, and our scenic workshop and wardrobe-making departments are situated at Roseburn, which is a little over a mile away from the theatre.

The Royal Lyceum Theatre Company is an equal opportunities employer. The Royal Lyceum Theatre Company Ltd is a Charity registered in Scotland. No. SC010509.

This is an exciting opportunity for a human resources professional who is passionate about people and wellbeing and wants to contribute towards the growth and strategic HR goals of The Lyceum.

We are looking to recruit an Interim HR Manager to provide a comprehensive, professional HR service to The Lyceum and to support organisational effectiveness across the full range of HR activities, encompassing strategic, operational, and administrative priorities, acting as the focal point for Company management for the provision of advice and guidance. Ensure all HR administrative functions are monitored, reviewed, and applied in line with Company needs.

This is a fixed-term post running for 6 month until June 2025. The role is part-time at three days a week, which can be worked flexibly across the working week, and includes the option of hybrid working.

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Please apply with the following information:

An up-to-date CV highlighting relevant experience, not more than 2 sides of A4.
Covering letter setting out how your skills and experience meet the person specification.
Names and contact details of two referees.

We encourage applications from the global majority, disabled, neurodiverse, the LGBTQIA+ community, and those who feel they are underrepresented in the current Lyceum workforce.

Please note that if you don’t feel you fit the essential criteria of the role but would still like to apply, we encourage you to do so with further information about why you’re a great fit. If you would like to apply through an alternative means, such as video or audio file, you’re welcome to do so. To discuss the roles and interview process further, please contact:

jobs@lyceum.org.uk

Closing date for applications Wednesday 18th December, 11.30pm.

Interviews will be held in person at The Lyceum offices, or remotely via Teams.

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Manage complex employee relations including dispute resolutions, disciplinaries, grievances, absence and redundancy. Apply HR and business knowledge to support management with the application of any formal procedures.

· Responsible for weekly and monthly payroll processing.

· Provide Professional HR advice to Senior Management Team, ensure best practice on current regulation compliance, including accepted professional standards, policies and procedures and legislation.

· Creating and maintaining HR policies and procedures, and managing their communication across the wider Lyceum team.

· Liaise with union representatives in relation to any changes.

· Manage all elements of the recruitment and on-boarding process, preparing job adverts, collating applications, setting up interview arrangements, issuing offer letters and contracts to successful candidates and facilitate induction training to ensure smooth transition.

· Lead the annual performance process and training and development budgets, working with managers to produce training and development plans.

· Continuously improve engagement and welfare activities, maximising productivity, devolving HR responsibilities to line managers, and building leadership capability. Identify HR trends so that attention can be directed to key issues and resources.

· Oversee the effective application of HR systems, ensuring accurate data management and ongoing application of confidentiality and security.

· Ensure internal HR communications, including any issues, initiatives and programmes are well planned, coordinated, relevant, timely and adhere to the company’s values. Make sure that company values and approach are utilised to strengthen the organisational culture.

· Responsible for driving improvements across Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in line with Company procedure and legislation.

· Line management responsibility (one direct report)

Person Specification

Essential

· CIPD Qualified.

· Strong generalist HR knowledge.

· Experience of working and negotiating with Trade Unions.

· Strong interpersonal skills, ability to build effective relationships.

· Ability to regularly overcome obstacles whilst maintaining a positive attitude.

· Ability to work under own initiative and as part of a team.

· Attention to detail.

Desirable

· Experience in the Charity Sector.

· Active interest in theatre.