Executive Director Of People

Executive Director of People

We are seeking an Executive Director of People, role-model the charity’s values and shape their organisation, workplace and culture to enable them to make the UK the best place for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives and have the same rights as everyone else.

As a member of the Executive Team, you will set and deliver the people, culture and organisational development strategy to deliver the charity’s vision and values.

You will foster a working culture that values equity, diversity, inclusion and wellbeing to deliver the most engaging experience for the 8000 colleagues and the people we support.

Your team will provide strategic and operational guidance on all people related issues and you will build strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure we are fully equipped to lead and support change and development initiatives across the organisation, putting people at the heart of everything they do.

This is a job for an experienced Director of People and/or Organisational Development. But you also need to have a passion for improving the lives of People with a learning disability, a values-based approach to leadership, and the confidence and experience to leading change and embed culture in a large and complex organisation. And, you'll be accomplished in, and excited about, working alongside people at every level of an organisation to ensure we all have the confidence and the ability to deliver for the people they support and achieve their mission.

This role is a full-time permanent role. The charity is flexible on location but there is a requirement to travel when required to London and Peterborough and to be visible in other locations in the UK

We are bold and ambitious and really want you to come and join the team to help us achieve our vision where the UK is the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.

The charity values a diverse and inclusive workplace and intentionally plan for the success of colleagues in everything they do. We welcome applications from everyone, so come as you are and join the team!

If you’re ready to make a difference, please get in touch today by providing an up-to-date bespoke CV that demonstrates all your relevant skills and experience.

First stage interviews will take place on 9th April.

Benefits

As well as knowing that what we do is making a positive difference to people’s lives, you will receive fair pay and have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits as one of our employees.

• 32 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing to 35 days with long service plus the ability to buy up to another 10 days via our HolidayPlus scheme
• Service related sick pay when 6 month probation is completed
• Eligibility to join the Pension Plan where the organisation matches contributions up to 5% on a salary sacrifice basis meaning NI savings. If you don’t join the Plan you start, you will be auto-enrolled after three months with us.
• Membership of the Pension Plan to include up to 3 times salary death in service live cover AND Income Protection of 50% salary to be triggered at 26 weeks of long term sickness
• Loans for debt consolidation, bikes, computers and phones when you have been with us for 6 months
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Discounts and cashback from 3% to 30% at high street shops including major super markets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more
• Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc.
• Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
• Quarterly award scheme and recognition at every 5 years through our YouRock program
• Access to award winning training and development

*T&C's apply based on contract

About the organisation

The charity works in partnership with people with a learning disability, and all their services support people to live life as they choose. Everyone wants a purposeful job - to do something meaningful. You will have opportunities to develop as a person, colleague, leader and activist. We want to make you feel inspired to reach your potential.

Their work includes;

• Providing high-quality, flexible services that allow people to live as independently as possible in a place they choose
• Providing advice through our help lines and web sites
• Campaigning for the changes that people with a learning disability want