Lead the way in people and culture as we grow what's next at Riverford.
Riverford is now home to more than a thousand co-owners, working across every corner of the business – from farming and production to commercial roles and everything in between. At the heart of every decision we make is our people - we balance our commercial goals with our ethical commitments, and we're fortunate to have a community of talented, committed co-owners who shape and strengthen our culture every day.
This maternity cover role is about continuing that journey. You'll lead the People Team in helping Riverford grow as an even better place to work, keeping our co-owners supported and engaged along the way. As an employee-owned business, we take pride in building strong, open relationships with all our co-owners, and our representative co-owner council is a big part of that. We are entering an exciting new phase, with fresh strategy, new systems and ambitious plans for growth. Your role will be central to supporting this change, making sure our culture not only withstands the pressures of growth and transformation, but flourishes through it.
We're looking for an experienced people professional who can think strategically, spot opportunities, and bring teams across the business with them to deliver on key goals. You'll oversee all areas of People - from attracting talent and developing leaders, to managing operations, benefits, learning, wellbeing, and even social events. In each of these, we want to take a creative, human-centred approach that makes our processes not just robust, but also reflective of who we are and what we value.
This role is first and foremost about people and culture. Policies and processes matter, but only if they're put into practice in a way that reflects our values and genuinely adds value to co-owners' working lives.
Please download the JD from our career page for the full detail, including key outcomes & responsibilities.
Salary:
TBC
Location
- Wash Farm, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0JU, with the flexibility of some home working. There will be requirement for some travel to other sites.
Hours - 12-month fixed term contract
40 hours per week, Monday - Friday
What You'll Bring…
* You will be a People or HR specialist with experience in a forward thinking, people-focused business
* Demonstratable experience of project delivery, ideally including cultural transformation projects.
* You will understand and enjoy people, be a great leader and someone who can get the best out of people, both within your team and across the wider business.
* You will be an influencer and enjoy making things happen and driving change in a positive way that builds excitement.
* A passion for Employee Ownership – no prior experience in this area required but a willingness to understand what it means and put yourself at the heart of this.
* You will be creative and keen to stretch the boundaries of what the People team and business can do.
* Some experience of Diversity and Inclusion would be beneficial.
* You will be both analytical and intuitive – able to get to the root cause of a problem.
* You will be able to write in a personable tone, and able to pick up the relevant tone of voice and brand and reflect this in your work.
Application Process: We're reviewing applications on a rolling basis and may close the advert early, so we encourage you to apply soon