Head of People & Culture

Head of People and Culture

Contract Type: Fixed term contract for 6 months.

Location: London with hybrid working available.

Hours: Full time.

Salary: up to £54,000k.

Are you a creative and dynamic people leader who is passionate about transforming lives? Our client, an inspiring charity is seeking a Head of People and Culture to join their team. As a key member of the Senior Management Team, you will lead the development and implementation of a people and culture strategy that maximises the potential of their talented workforce.

This is a truly exciting opportunity to provide leadership, management and professional expertise to the People and Culture functions with accountability for strategic direction, operational delivery, and continuous improvement. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the senior leadership team you will work collaboratively across the organisation to achieve business objectives, promote vision and values, and shape a collaborative and inclusive culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of a robust People and Culture strategy with a key focus on workforce planning and delivery of HR plans.
• Provide expert counsel on HR operations and internal organisational development.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to enhance staff wellbeing and performance.
• Ensure compliance with employment law and best practice.
• Drive recruitment efforts, enhance the onboarding experience and manage retention with innovative approaches.
• Foster an inclusive and collaborative culture through effective policies and practises.
• Work closely with the Chief Executive, Senior Leadership Team and the Board of Trustees to prepare the HR annual operational and longer-term strategic plans.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience in leading HR teams and managing organisational change preferably within a not-for-profit or public sector organisation.
• A proven track record in leading change in complex environments including unionised environments.
• Ability to contribute to strategic discussions, understand financial implications of activities and be able to demonstrate business acumen which is applied to delivery of organisational objectives.
• Demonstrable experience in developing and delivering people and culture strategies.
• In-depth knowledge of UK employment law, case law, GDPR and best practice.
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to build effective relationships across varying levels internally and externally.
• Demonstrated commitment to and strong understanding of equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Familiarity with HR systems (CIPHR preferred) for reporting and employee management.
• Hold a CIPD Level 7 qualification or equivalent experience.

If you would like to discuss this role further and receive a copy of the role profile then we would love to hear from you, please click apply online today and a member of the team will be in touch.

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