Chief People Officer

Cafcass – the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service – represent children in family court cases in England. Cafcass independently advises  family courts about what is safe for children and in their best interests, speaking up for over 140,0000 children every year when the family court makes critical decisions about their futures, ensuring their needs, wishes and feelings are heard. Cafcass are proud that Ofsted judged them to be ‘outstanding’ earlier this year, there is always more to do to serve the best interests of children in public and private law proceedings across England. Cafcass inspection outcome has energised to keep getting better at what they do for children and families.

McLean Public are supporting Cafcass with the recruitment of a Chief People Officer. This national role plays an important role leading the Human Resources service within Cafcass and will advise the Board and Corporate Management Team on HR and organisational development issues. You will be responsible for the design and delivery of leading innovative employment practices and  workforce strategies driving improvement, attracting and retaining experienced staff, promote well-being and sustain high performance. The postholder will be provide strategic leadership on organisational projects where the most senior HR and OD input and direction is required.

We are seeking a senior HR professional with a proven track record of HR leadership in a large and complex organisation, with evidence of achieving measurable personal impact, high-level outcomes and innovation through delivery. To help Cafcass achieve their ambitions for children - exceptional experiences for every child, everywhere and every time - requires inspirational, inclusive leadership.