Diamond Search Recruitment are delighted to be representing our client in the recruitment of a newly created senior leadership role:
Head of People
* Hybrid Working
* Within travelling distance of Leeds
* £70,000 per annum
* 10% Annual Performance Bonus
* 37.5 hours per week
The Opportunity
This is an exciting newly created role, offering the opportunity to shape and lead a high-quality, values-led HR business partnering function within a growing care and education organisation.
Reporting to the Director of People & Culture, the Head of People will play a pivotal role in driving organisational culture, strengthening leadership capability and delivering a proactive, solution-focused People strategy aligned to business objectives.
You will have shared accountability for fostering a positive, transparent and safe culture, championing values of compassion, integrity, respect and excellence across a diverse workforce.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership
Lead the delivery of an effective HR Business Partnering model
Oversee the Employee Relations function, ensuring consistent, high-quality support
Develop and implement strategic people plans aligned to operational priorities
Employee Relations
Provide expert oversight of complex ER matters
Ensure fair, consistent and legally compliant practice
Maintain up-to-date employment law knowledge and policy compliance
Employee Engagement
Develop and deliver engagement strategies that drive retention and performance
Utilise feedback, surveys and data to enhance employee experience
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Champion ED&I initiatives across recruitment, development and leadership
Embed inclusive practices into the wider People strategy
Culture & Leadership Development
Shape and reinforce organisational culture
Develop leadership programmes that build capability and future talent pipelines
Manager Upskilling
Design and deliver management development initiatives
Coach leaders to enhance performance, ethical leadership and team engagement
Data, MI & Reporting
Lead HR reporting and dashboard development
Use data-driven insights to inform strategic decision-making
Reward & Recognition
Develop competitive and transparent reward strategies
Oversee recognition and benefits programmes to support engagement and retention
About You
Essential:
CIPD Level 7 qualified
Proven senior HR leadership experience (ideally within care, education or similar sectors)
Strong background in Employee Relations and Engagement
In-depth knowledge of UK employment law
Demonstrable experience embedding ED&I strategies
Strong analytical capability and experience using HR data and MI
Track record of shaping and sustaining positive organisational culture
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Desirable:
Experience leading cultural transformation and change
Leadership development and management training design experience
Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities
Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.
They are also committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion across the organisation, ensuring a fair and respectful environment for colleagues and the young people they support.
For further information or to apply, please contact Diamond Search Recruitment.
Diamond Search Recruitmemt is acting as an Employment Agency regarding this vacancy