Are you a talented Head of People looking for a new opportunity working for an organisation with a great cause?
I am working with a well-known medical membership organisation who are looking to recruit a Head of People on a 9-month FTC who can act both strategically and operationally. The role is paying up to £65,000 per annum and their offices are located in central London. This is a hybrid role, where the post holder will need to attend the office up to 2-days per week.
The organisation plays a leading role in setting standards for clinical practice, supporting lifelong learning for doctors, and advocating better health globally. As a membership body with over 15,000 members, it brings together expertise and influence to drive meaningful change across the profession.
This is a strategic and operational leadership role, reporting to the Director of People. You will lead the people partnering function, managing a small team and act as a trusted adviser to senior leaders across the organisation. You’ll play a key role in helping to deliver the people strategy, championing Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI), and shaping a high-performing, inclusive culture.
Some of the key responsibilities of this Head of People role include:
* Leading and developing the People Partnering model, building strong, strategic relationships across directorates.
* Acting as a trusted adviser to senior leaders on complex employee relations matters.
* Overseeing organisational design, workforce planning and succession planning to support delivery of the organisations strategy.
* Championing the delivery of the EDI strategy and embedding inclusive practices.
* Driving learning and development initiatives, particularly around management capability and performance.
* Using people data, insights and external benchmarking to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.
* Ensuring people policies, processes and systems are compliant, effective and aligned with best practice.
* Acting as a deputy to the Director of People and Organisational Development when required.
The ideal candidate will be CIPD Level 5 qualified with significant experience operating at a senior HR level. You will bring strong knowledge of UK employment law, proven experience managing complex employee relations cases, and a track record of supporting organisational development and change. Having experience of working in the not-for-profit sector would be very advantageous.
You will be a confident and credible communicator, able to influence and build relationships at all levels. With a proactive, hands-on approach, you will be comfortable working in a business partnering model. A passion for EDI and creating inclusive, high-performing cultures is essential.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation where you can make a meaningful over the next 9-months, If you are a senior HR professional looking for a role where you can lead, influence and drive change, please get in touch.