Director of People

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Director of People to join a nationally recognised Charity. This is a 6 month FTC role leading the People team to deliver high-quality HR services and strategic initiatives, ensuring employees feel supported, valued, and empowered to contribute to the organisation’s mission. The role will be overseeing a team of over 10 staff and will be working closely with the CEO and Board of Trustees.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Lead and develop the People team to deliver outstanding HR service and employee support
• Oversee policy development, employee relations, and performance management processes
• Lead and evolve our people strategy to support organisational growth and impact
• Manage the organisational development function and advise on change
• Lead a complex TUPE process that covers multiple sites
• Oversee the HR business partnering team and liaise closely with the Head of HRBP
• Champion a culture of inclusion, wellbeing, and continuous development
• Advise senior leadership on workforce planning and change management
• Oversee the people shared services department
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and best practice

Ideal candidate profile:

• Proven strategic HR leadership experience
• Experience in a  HR Director role for a large Charity or Housing Association
• Strong values alignment with our social mission
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• A collaborative, forward-thinking approach to people and culture 

Location: London (Potential to work from multiple sites)

Salary: £90,000 per annum + benefits

Length: 6 month FTC with chance to extend

Working hours: Full-time

Working pattern: Hybrid

Job Reference: J91732

This vacancy is being actively shortlisted, so early applications are encouraged. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.