Head of HR
Hours: Full-Time, 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £63,000 - £69,000 per annum, depending on experience
Location: Cambridge
About the Role
Are you an experienced HR professional with a proven track record of delivering an effective HR service across a complex organisation? This position seeks a new Head of HR to succeed the current post‑holder who is retiring after 22 years. This is an exciting opportunity to join an employer at the forefront of education, learning and research.
As Head of HR, you will make a vital contribution to the smooth and effective running of the establishment by providing relevant, timely and professional HR advice and support, and by ensuring that the HR Department delivers its operations to a high standard.
About the Employer
Founded in 1326, this educational establishment is the second oldest of the 31 such establishments in Cambridge. It is regarded as progressive and informal, renowned for academic achievement and for welcoming, forward‑thinking, inclusive culture. The organisation has a small number of academic employees and around 150 non‑academic staff across a wide range of departments (including Housekeeping, Hospitality, Buildings and Maintenance, Porters, Finance and Tutorial). Staff support the academic mission of the establishment as well as its commercial conferencing business.
Located in the heart of Cambridge city centre, the establishment is extraordinarily beautiful and famed for its gardens on “the Backs”. The Old Court, a Grade I listed building, is the centre of the establishment and is unique among the ancient educational providers in having maintained its architectural integrity over the course of its history.
About You
You will be an experienced HR professional with a demonstrable ability to multi‑task at operational and strategic levels, including policy development, staff engagement, wellbeing and training. A high degree of discretion, judgement and tact, and the ability to work and remain calm under pressure are all prerequisites, as are a solution‑oriented mindset and a focus on continuous improvement. You will deal with people professionally, politely and sensitively at all levels, both verbally and in writing, and take into account different views or priorities before making balanced recommendations or taking action.
Benefits and Compensation
Remuneration will be between £63,000 and £69,000, depending on experience. The role includes a four‑month probationary period. The role holder will be eligible to join the employer’s contributory pension scheme after three months’ service. Additional benefits include parking at the establishment, an annual bonus, meals on duty, a defined salary sacrifice pension contribution scheme, and a Healthcare cash plan.
Equal Opportunity Statement
This employer is committed to the principles of equal opportunities, diversity and respect and wants to be known as an employer that invests in its staff, recognising and rewarding them for their commitment.
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