Location: Head Office (Bromborough)
Status: Permanent
Hours: 37.5
Rate of pay: £25.74 (per hour)
(Job subject to 6-month probationary period)
Company Description
Autism Together has been dedicated to supporting autistic people for over 55 years. As one of the country’s leading providers of specialist autism services, we are committed to understanding each person we support and providing them with the structure needed to live life to the fullest. We have almost 850 permanent staff supporting around 400 autistic adults, through services across Wirral and West Cheshire. We also provide comprehensive training and job development to all employees, and deliver autism-specific training to other organisations.
Become our Head of People Services
Are you looking to take on an exciting new role within a leading North West charity, making a genuine difference to our staff and people we support each day?
Autism Together is looking for a motivated and experienced Head of People to lead our People Services Team. In this key role, you will embed and drive the people strategy for our charity.
About the role:
Working from our head office in Bromborough, you will be a self-starter with strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of the employment lifecycle, UK employment law, and safe recruitment practices.
You’ll foster collaborative relationships across the workforce and play a vital role as we implement our ambitious five-year strategy to grow our services and team.
What We Offer:
• Salary of £50,326 per annum.
• 26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Additional leave after 5- and 10-years' service.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Free on-site parking.
• Occupational sick pay.
• A variety of family friendly and wellbeing support initiatives.
• Free DBS checks.
• Annual staff awards.
• In-house training and relevant qualifications.
Working Hours:
Full-time, 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday, with flexible working options available.
Our Ideal Candidate:
• Can work independently and under pressure, within deadlines.
• Is experienced in managing teams.
• Is customer-focused with a high-quality approach to work.
• Is innovative, bringing fresh ideas to people practices.
• Has expert knowledge of UK employment law.
Why Join Us?
You’ll receive an excellent remuneration package and the opportunity to truly make a difference to our workforce and the people we support.
If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to join a forward-thinking charity, we’d love to hear from you!
See a full Job Description and Person Specification via our website:
tinyurl.com/243fy2rd
All employment offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.
How to Apply:
Please apply via this site, remembering to attach your CV and covering letter.
For more information about the role, email Helen Bilton, Director of People and Culture: helen.bilton@autismtogether.co.uk
Due to a high volume of applications, we may need to close this vacancy earlier than expected. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to be considered.
All employment offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.