JOB SUMMARY Leisure United is a charity that exists to develop a national network of high-quality multi-sport facilities that transform grassroots football and provide a range of physical activity, health and well-being opportunities for local communities. This is a new role so the Head of People will manage HR to proactively create and then lead the delivery of Leisure Uniteds People Strategy, ensuring our people, culture and leadership capability enable us to deliver our d business strategy, objectives and values. As a key member of the Senior Management Team, this role provides strategic leadership across all aspects of people and organisational development, including HR operations, learning and development, culture, wellbeing, and inclusion. The postholder will line manage the HR Business Partner, who in turn manages the HR Officer and Learning & Development Coordinator, ensuring a high-performing, collaborative, and solutions-focused People function. This is a hybrid role and requires regular travel to Leisure United hubs across the UK. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP First create and then lead the development, implementation and evaluation of Leisure Uniteds People Strategy to ensure alignment with business strategies, objectives and values. Act as the Chief Executives strategic and operational advisor on all people matters, providing insight and leadership on organisational design, culture and performance. Define and collate useful data and workforce analytics to identify trends and inform strategic decision-making. Contribute to the wider organisational strategy and business planning process as a key member of the Senior Management Team. BOARD & SMT ENGAGEMENT Prepare and present strategic people reports to the Senior Management Team and Board of Trustees. Advise the CEO and Trustees on workforce risks, opportunities and long-term planning. Represent Leisure United externally on HR and people matters, building partnerships that add value to the organisation. PEOPLE LEADERSHIP & TEAM DEVELOPMENT Lead, develop and inspire the People team, ensuring delivery of a proactive, customer-focused and high-performing service. Provide coaching, direction and development opportunities for the HRBP and the wider people team. Foster collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement within the team. CULTURE, ENGAGEMENT & INCLUSION Implement and promote a positive, inclusive and values-led culture where colleagues feel engaged, supported and empowered. Lead equality, diversity and inclusion initiatives, ensuring they are embedded across all areas of the organisation. Champion wellbeing and employee experience as key enablers of organisational success. Oversee engagement surveys, feedback mechanisms and action planning to continuously improve the colleague experience. WORKFORCE PLANNING & ORGANISATIONAL DESIGN Lead workforce planning and succession strategies to ensure the right capability and capacity across the network. Advise on organisation design and change management to support business growth and operational effectiveness. Partner with the CEO and SMT to ensure structures and roles remain fit for purpose EMPLOYEE RELATIONS & POLICY GOVERNANCE Oversee the management of employee relations cases and ensure a fair, consistent and legally compliant approach. Lead on policy development, ensuring all People policies are modern, inclusive and aligned with legislation and organisational values. Provide oversight on complex ER cases and act as escalation point for the HRBP. REWARD, RECOGNITION & BENEFITS Lead the development and continuous improvement of reward, recognition and benefits frameworks. Ensure pay and benefits are equitable, transparent and aligned to organisational values. Work with Finance and HRBP to ensure compliance and cost efficiency in reward and payroll processes. LEARNING, LEADERSHIP & DEVELOPMENT Provide strategic direction for the organisations learning and leadership development offer. Oversee Learning & Development to ensure consistent delivery and measurable outcomes. Ensure management and leadership development programmes build capability and succession across the organisation. SYSTEMS, DATA & INSIGHTS Maximising HR systems regarding the collation of data and reporting, to provide meaningful insights that help inform correct business decisions. Oversee data integrity, GDPR compliance and HR reporting to SMT and the Board. SAFEGUARDING & WELLBEING Lead the organisations approach to safeguarding and wellbeing, ensuring all policies and practices meet legal and ethical standards. Work with the CEO and SMT to promote a safe and supportive working environment. The full recruitment pack for this role is available on request via the email address advertised within the advert.