New
Head of HR
About the role
A new opportunity has arisen for a strategic HR leader who thrives on shaping workplace culture and driving operational excellence.
We are partnering with a growing, values-driven organisation based in Newcastle to find a dynamic Head of HR. Stepping into a pivotal role on the Senior Management Team and reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will be the driving force behind a highly supportive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a versatile professional who loves blending people strategy with broader business operations. If you are a natural coach who enjoys empowering teams and building robust, future-focused systems, we want to hear from you.
What You Will Be Doing:
1. Part of the Senior Management Team, playing a critical role in shaping and delivering the wider organisational strategy, growth plans, and change initiatives.
2. Spearhead the end-to-end HR function. You will champion a culture of wellbeing, diversity, and continuous learning, ensuring seamless recruitment, onboarding, and talent retention.
3. Adopt a coaching-led approach to upskill line managers. You will help them confidently navigate employee relations, performance management, and HR metrics.
4. Take ownership of general business operations, including facilities management, supplier contracts, IT systems, and cost-effective procurement.
5. Act as the internal lead for GDPR and Health & Safety, ensuring that all HR policies, procedures, and working environments are legally compliant and up-to-date.
What We Are Looking For:
6. Experience at a senior management or supervisory level within HR, with the gravitas to influence top-level decision-making.
7. A comprehensive understanding of UK employment law, best practices, and complex employee relations. CIPD qualification (or equivalent senior-level experience) is highly preferred.
8. Experience managing multiple workstreams simultaneously; specifically, a track record of bridging HR with operational, facilities, or systems management is highly advantageous.
9. The ability to analyse, evaluate, and translate business data into actionable people and operational strategies.
10. A genuine passion for building ethical, inclusive, and sustainable working environments where staff feel trusted and able to thrive.
11. CIPD Level 5 qualified
What is on offer:
12. £40,000 starting salary
13. Hybrid, flexible working hours
14. 28 days holidays + bank holidays
15. 6% pension contribution
16. + many more
NRG is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace. We oppose all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of any protected characteristic. Our aim is to create an environment that encourages diversity, builds on individual differences, and responds equitably to the needs of all. We proactively take steps to fulfil our legal obligations, remove barriers, monitor for fairness, reflect the communities we serve, and enforce a zero-tolerance policy for breaches of our Equality and Diversity policy.
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Job Details
17. Posted: about 3 hours ago
18. Location: Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
19. Job Type:
20. Salary: £40,000 per year
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22. Job Ref: 60507
Consultant
Catherine Hingston
Associate Director of HR Services