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Head of People and Organisational Development

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited·Chelmsford (South East England)HybridLead
£50 000 – £60 000 / year
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  • Role Responsibilities: Leading people strategy, organisational development, employee engagement, HR operations, and workforce planning to shape organisational culture and support strategic objectives.
  • Key Requirements: CIPD Level 7 or equivalent experience, significant HR and OD leadership within a values-driven environment, stakeholder management skills, and passion for positive workplace culture.
  • Conditions & Benefits: Pro-rata salary of £50,762 - £59,772, 30 hours per week (0.8FTE), hybrid working, 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and a supportive team environment.
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Job description

Your new company Our client is seeking an experienced and values-driven Head of People & Organisational Development to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of their workforce and organisational culture. Reporting to the Director of People & Operations and forming part of the Senior Leadership Team, this is an exciting opportunity to lead people strategy, organisational development, employee experience and HR service delivery across a respected and compassionate charity. As Head of People & Organisational Development, you will support the delivery of the organisation's people strategy and organisational development agenda, ensuring the culture, capability and workforce required to achieve its mission and strategic objectives. You will lead a high-performing HR function and champion a collaborative, compassionate, inclusive and responsive culture throughout the organisation. Your new role • Leading people strategy and workforce planning initiatives. • Driving organisational development, culture change and employee engagement programmes. • Overseeing HR operations, employee relations, recruitment and retention. • Leading learning and development initiatives and talent management frameworks. • Championing inclusion, wellbeing and employee experience. • Managing payroll oversight, governance and compliance activities. • Supporting workforce reporting, risk management and organisational decision-making. • Managing HR and organisational development budgets and supplier relationships. What you'll need to succeed • CIPD Level 7 qualification or equivalent experience supported by a management qualification. • Significant experience leading HR and OD functions within a charity, public sector or similarly values-driven environment. • Strong expertise in organisational development, culture change and leadership development. • Experience managing complex employee relations, workforce planning and HR operations. • Excellent stakeholder management skills, with experience working alongside senior leaders, Boards and Trustees. • A passion for creating positive workplace cultures that support engagement, wellbeing, inclusion and high performance What you'll get in return • £50,762 - £59,772 (pro rata) • 30hrs per week (0.8FTE) • Hybrid working • 1Great working environment and team • 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

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Posted
Jul 07, 2026 · true date
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