Chief People Officer

Are you looking for an opportunity where your visionary approach will drive innovative people strategies?

Can you guide the charity through a period of significant change, using your strategic insights and initiatives to empower our colleagues?

Are you looking for an opportunity where you can contribute to a greater social purpose, supporting and empowering those with problem debt, and creating a lasting legacy of positive change?

We are a dynamic charity undergoing a significant transformation, aiming to empower our colleagues to achieve organisational success through innovative strategies in leadership and culture.

You will join the organisation as we embark on executing the charity's next 5-year strategic plan. This offers a unique opportunity to own, shape, and deliver a new People & Culture strategy from the outset.

As a key member of the executive team, you will lead and inspire others, fostering a culture of excellence and building a legacy of positive impact. You will be at the forefront of the development and implementation of innovative and impactful strategies to drive meaningful change.

Working with us, you will find deep satisfaction in knowing your efforts contribute to a greater good, empowering and supporting those in need.

Your Role

We are seeking a visionary Chief People Officer to lead and deliver our people strategy. You will work closely with the executive team and board of trustees to align our people initiatives with the charity's strategic objectives. Your leadership will be crucial in fostering an engaging and empowering workplace culture.

With the support of a directorate of c.60+ FTE colleagues with a diverse remit including but not limited to HR Business Partnering, Employee Relations, ED&I, HR Shared Services, Reward, Learning & Development, you will oversee and drive new and ongoing People & Culture initiatives, ensuring alignment with our strategy and goals.

About You

• Evidence of developing and implementing highly effective people strategies.
• Evidence of leading strategic organisational redesign programmes.
• In-depth knowledge of managing people-related change.
• Chartered membership of the Institute of Personnel and Development (Desirable but not essential).
• Knowledge and experience of leading a people function within a highly regulated environment.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are incredibly important to us; we have a culture of belonging. We're always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce to ensure we can provide the best service possible for everyone. It's not just about the professional experience you bring - we're interested in who you are and your potential. If there's an adjustment to our recruitment process that would help you to be your best, speak to our team and they'll be happy to help.