Head of People

We are currently working in partnership with an Educational Institution based in North West London, who are recruiting for a Head of People on a full time, permanent basis. The salary for this role is £74,430 - £81,742 per annum and the role is offering four days per week remote working.

The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated, proactive person capable of inspiring teams, working across functions, and effectively navigating a complex stakeholder landscape. The candidate will naturally collaborate and act as a role model for the Trust’s values.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Executing a cohesive HR strategy in partnership with the executive Team, leading and supporting HR staff, promoting knowledge sharing, best practices, and professional standards

• Acting as the organisations expert HR Lead, delivering a cohesive and effective HR/People Strategy

• Providing line managers with relevant training in conducting performance management reviews, setting objectives, and giving feedback

• Overseeing the development of Trust-wide recruitment and selection strategies, and the implementation of the recruitment module, ensuring policies and procedures are adhered to

• Ensuring legal, corporate, and statutory HR responsibilities are met as well as ensuring the HR teams adopt the tightest possible support and administration in relation to employment law; safeguarding, recruitment and equality; attendance, absence management and cover; appraisal and quality assurance; induction, probation and well-being; staff contracts and job descriptions, salaries, and pay progression; and HR issues and guidance

• Work closely with Principals and senior leaders to support their implementation of our People strategy

• Responsible for formulating, implementing, and reviewing all HR-related strategies, policies, and procedures

Experience required:

• Extensive experience in an HR/People/Transformation roles

• Significant experience in a senior management HR role

• Excellent organisation and time management skills to organise and prioritise multiple work streams within a fast-paced and evolving environment

• Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all students and staff

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• The ability to use MS Office and HRIS software packages competently

• Previous responsibility for managing HR resources with excellent people skills and understanding complex HR issues

• In-depth knowledge of Employment Law

Reward & Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave (+ bank holidays)

• NEST pension scheme (subject to eligibility criteria)

• Great opportunities for professional development

• O2 discounts

• Eligible for NUS Card and CSSC membership

• Specsavers corporate eye test vouchers

• Access to multiple well-being programmes

• Cycle-to-work and Electric Vehicle Lease Schemes

• Free lunches when on campus

Working hours:

• 37.5 hours per week

• Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm

• Four days per week remote working

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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