Head of People

Job Title: Head of People

Location: Agile working

Contract: permanent

Hours: 24 hours per week (ideally to include at least one full day and some working hours on a Friday)

Starting salary: £41,737.50 based on working 24 hours per week

The Organisation

Our client works with young people and families who are affected by violence and exploitation. They believe that when a child or young person comes to them, they are just that - a child or a young person: they don't define them by the issue that has brought them to them. By working alongside young people, their families and peers in the places where they spend their time, they can create a secure space not just for them but for everyone.

Who you are

You are an HR Professional with the expertise and knowledge to develop and drive forward our client's people strategy. You will bring to the organisation, extensive "hands-on" experience across all areas of the employee life cycle. As a member of the CIPD (ideally Chartered), you will understand the importance of working in true partnership with the organisation, to support employees and managers to deliver the organisation's priorities.

If you are committed and resilient, and believe you have what it takes to help our client to improve the lives of young people and their families, please apply.

What the role involves

People Strategy and Leadership:

- Lead a People Strategy that supports our client's vision and ensures they have the right skills and culture to enable the charity and its' people to thrive.

- Advise the leadership team and management on people-related matters

- Manage the performance and development of an HR Officer.

Compliance and HR Policies

- Provide advice, guidance and support to SLT and Managers on employment law and manage complex employee relations matters.

- Oversee the administration of the payroll and pension scheme.

Talent Acquisition and Retention

- Develop and execute innovative recruitment strategies that attract top talent, both staff and volunteers, who are passionate about the cause.

- Using HR metrics, work with SLT and managers to develop practices to enhance employee satisfaction, reduce employee absence levels and build a culture of wellbeing.

Learning, Development and Performance Management

- In collaboration with the Head of Quality Practice, review and develop the organisation's people management development programme.

- Provide coaching and mentorship to the SLT and managers, helping them cultivate effective leadership and management skills.

Well-being and Employee Support

- Evaluate, develop and manage well-being programmes that support the physical, mental, and emotional health of employees.

- Act as a resource and advocate for employee concerns, ensuring that everyone feels heard and supported.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

- Lead initiatives to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the organisation, ensuring that the team reflects the diverse communities our client serves.

Organisational Change and Development

- Lead on change management initiatives, whether that's supporting organisational growth, restructuring, or responding to external challenges.

Additional Information

Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and they expect anyone who works and volunteers with them to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, they will request a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check, as well as references covering the last five years, for the successful candidates.

They value diversity and encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. They know that in order to make a secure place for young people, they need a diverse range of perspectives, experience, and knowledge.

What our client offers

Our client continually reviews its pay and they currently offer the following benefits package to all employees:

- Agile working. This means you will have the flexibility to work in different locations including from home, our client's office and/or community locations (libraries/co-working spaces) when you are not delivering face-to-face work in the community.

- Flexible Working: their Flexible Working Policy allows requests to work flexibly from the start of your employment.

- A contributory Pension Scheme.

- Interest-free Season Ticket Loans.

- A Cycle to Work Scheme.

- A Mental Health Helpline.

- Death in Service Benefit.

- Opportunities to develop and progress your career, including an extensive programme of courses and acting up/additional responsibilities roles.

- An initial Annual Leave allowance of 28 days, rising to 30 days after 3 years and 33 days after 5 years, plus bank holidays and other statutory holidays; part-time employees receive a pro-rata entitlement.

Sound good? Here's how to apply:

Please complete the online application form. The closing date for applications will be 3 December 2024. Interviews will take place on 11 December 2024.

As part of the online application, you will be required to confirm you have read the Privacy and Cookie Policy and Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.

Please note that our client does not accept CVs.

Our client is not a sponsoring organisation for foreign nationals and you must be able to show proof that you have permission to live and work in the UK in order to be considered for this role.