Location: London (Potential to work from multiple sites)
Salary: £90,000 per annum + benefits
Length: 6 month FTC with chance to extend
Working hours: Full-time
Working pattern: Hybrid
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Director of People to join a nationally recognised Charity. This is a 6 month FTC role leading the People team to deliver high-quality HR services and strategic initiatives, ensuring employees feel supported, valued, and empowered to contribute to the organisation’s mission. The role will be overseeing a team of over 10 staff and will be working closely with the CEO and Board of Trustees.
Key responsibilities of the role:
* Lead and develop the People team to deliver outstanding HR service and employee support
* Oversee policy development, employee relations, and performance management processes
* Lead and evolve our people strategy to support organisational growth and impact
* Manage the organisational development function and advise on change
* Lead a complex TUPE process that covers multiple sites
* Oversee the HR business partnering team and liaise closely with the Head of HRBP
* Champion a culture of inclusion, wellbeing, and continuous development
* Advise senior leadership on workforce planning and change management
* Oversee the people shared services department
* Ensure compliance with employment legislation and best practice
Ideal candidate profile:
* Proven strategic HR leadership experience
* Experience in a HR Director role for a large Charity or Housing Association
* Strong values alignment with our social mission
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
* A collaborative, forward-thinking approach to people and culture
This vacancy is being actively shortlisted, so early applications are encouraged. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.