A people-focused, charitable organisation, currently seeking a People & Culture Director to join their growing business on a permanent basis. This organisation has experienced significant growth, boasts fantastic retention rates, and continues to expand.

Your New Role

As People and Culture Director, you will play a pivotal role in fostering a positive and engaging work environment, focusing on employee development and wellbeing. You will provide expert advice on people-related matters, ensuring employees and managers feel supported and valued.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Operating as part of the Senior Leadership Team, working closely with the CEO and directors across the business.
• Developing and implementing people plans and strategies.
• Leading employee development initiatives and wellbeing workshops.
• Conducting senior-level headhunting and managing talent.
• Providing advice and support to directors and junior team members.
• Acting as the EDI and safeguarding lead.
• Overseeing policy work and minimal change management.
• Examining organisational structure and identifying staffing needs.
• Ensuring the wellbeing of staff and fostering a good culture.

What You Will Need to Succeed

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Strategic HR experience operating at a senior level, paired with operational/hands-on HR expertise.
• A passion for fostering a positive work environment and living the organisation's values.
• Ability to work closely with senior leadership and directors.
• Experience in employee development and talent management.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Understanding of HR systems.
• CIPD qualification L5 minimum. (L7 Desirable).

Benefits

• 28 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays and Birthday Leave.
• Annual Bonus (previous year circa 2.2k)
• 35 Hour Working Week (flexible start and finish times).
• Remote Working.
• Employer Pension Contribution (6%).
• Private Healthcare Packages.
• Life Assurance.
• Option to buy up to 5 additional holidays.
• Gym Discount.
• Plus, others.

If you are a dedicated and experienced HR professional with a strong focus on people and culture, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join the team and contribute to the growth and success of the organisation.

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