HR Advisor, Transformation & Talent Acquisition

Senior HR Advisor – Transformation & Talent Acquisition, London

This is a 12-month Maternity Leave cover to provide effective and people-centred HR support across E3G, with a particular focus on Talent Acquisition and Transformation in line with our new strategy. This HR role will partner with managers to attract talented staff, maintain excellent HR data and systems, and help deliver a high-quality HR service that supports E3G’s mission and people strategy. The organisation is going through a period of transformation, and the placeholder will need to guide staff through this transition and cultural shift, support on the implementation of systems such as a resourcing and funding system from a HR perspective as well as implement a new HR system. This role will also cover the duties of the HR Advisor whilst on maternity leave. We are looking for someone highly experienced that can lead initiatives during this period of change.

Background

E3G is a leading European climate think tank working to accelerate the global transition to a safe climate. With around 150 staff across offices in London, Berlin, Brussels, Washington DC, and internationally, the organisation is growing and evolving its people operations to match its ambitions.

The HR Advisor is part of a dynamic small team and works to strengthening its HR infrastructure. The postholder plays a central role in ensuring robust recruitment processes and a well-maintained HRIS, while also contributing to broader people initiatives that support staff wellbeing and organisational effectiveness.

Transformation/Project:

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition:

BambooHR System Administration:

General HR Advisory:

• Demonstrable extensive experience in HR and transformation
• Able to take an idea and implement this into a working system or process
• Strong experience implementing HR Systems
• Sound knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Proven ability to manage recruitment processes end-to-end and advise hiring managers effectively.
• Able to analyse data and numerical skills
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships at all levels.
• A commitment to confidentiality and handling sensitive information with discretion.
• CIPD Level 3 or above (or equivalent experience).
• Experience working in professional services, think tank, NGO, charity, or mission-driven organisation.

E3G is unable to provide any relocation. E3G is unable to provide relocation assistance to candidates who would need to change locations in order to take up this position. We require candidates to demonstrate that they have the right to live and work in the jurisdiction in which E3G employs them.

How to Apply

Please submit your application in English and include:

The deadline for applications is 25 October 2026 however E3G is looking to appoint quickly and so may appoint before the deadline for applications, therefore you are advised to submit your application at the earliest convenience.

Whilst we very much appreciate the time you will have taken with your application, unfortunately due to the level of response we receive we will not be able to reply to every candidate. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume that on this occasion you have been unsuccessful.

E3G values diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or ethnic background. We aim to build an inclusive workforce that is reflective of the populations we support and actively seek applications from those who are marginalized and underrepresented. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.