Family Fund
Head of Group Human Resources and Facilities
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Head of Group Human Resources & Facilities
We are looking for an exceptional Head of Group Human Resources & Facilities to lead our HR and Facilities function, ensuring our people, workplaces and practices enable us to deliver our mission effectively.
Salary: £49,173 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: York (Hybrid working available)
Closing date: 14 September 2026
Interview date(s): 22 September (First stage on MS Teams) and 6 October (Second stage in-person)
About Family Fund
Family Fund’s mission is to make life better for families raising disabled and seriously ill children. We are committed to helping families achieve the best possible outcomes, while creating an inclusive, supportive and high-performing workplace for our colleagues.
About the Role
This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for developing and delivering HR strategies, policies and operational plans that support Family Fund Group’s strategic objectives.
Reporting to the Group Director of HR & Facilities, this role leads a small dedicated HR and Facilities team, providing a comprehensive, high-quality service across the Group, which employs around 200 staff. Working closely with senior leaders, the role is at the heart of ensuring that Family Fund is a great place to work for great people.
The role will oversee all aspects of the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, learning and development, reward and benefits, organisational change and workforce planning, while ensuring compliance with employment legislation and HR best practice.
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Candidates should be confident managing budgets and resources as well as being confident to use HR systems and data to support decision-making and continuous improvement as well as manage organisational risk.
The role also has responsibility for leading the organisation’s approach to health and safety, wellbeing and facilities management, ensuring safe, effective and cost-efficient working environments.
About You
We are seeking an experienced HR professional with a strong generalist background and a proven ability to lead people and deliver high-quality HR services. The successful candidate will have extensive experience advising managers on employment matters, implementing HR initiatives, managing employee relations, and leading teams to achieve excellent outcomes.
The role requires strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills, together with a sound understanding of UK employment legislation and HR best practice. You will be adept at building positive relationships with staff, managers, and stakeholders at all levels.
Applicants should hold a minimum of CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent. Experience within the voluntary or not for profit sector would be advantageous but is not essential.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a collaborative and inclusive leadership style, a commitment to fostering positive workplace cultures, and a passion for equity, diversity, inclusion, fairness, and safeguarding. They will align closely with Family Fund’s values and be dedicated to supporting and developing people across the organisation.
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Why Join Family Fund?
This is an opportunity to play a key leadership role in an organisation that makes a genuine difference to families across the UK. You’ll work alongside passionate colleagues in a collaborative environment where people, wellbeing and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do.
If you’re an experienced HR professional looking for a role where you can shape strategy, lead change and make a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us build a workplace where everyone can thrive.
About Us
Family Fund is a great place to work for great people. We provide a challenging and rewarding working environment where every staff member can make their mark.
We are a values based organisation and we aim to show our values in all that we do. Read our staff stories on our website, and see how our staff display our values every day.
We commit to inclusion, equity and diversity and we welcome applications from all parts of the community. Family Fund is a Disability Confident Leader. We will invite to interview all disabled applicants who meet the requirements for the role. If you have a disability, and are happy to let us know, please highlight this in your covering letter. We have also signed the Armed Forces Covenant and we welcome applications from the Armed Forces Community.
How to Apply
When you’re ready to apply, complete the online application and submit a CV and a covering letter. Your letter will need to explain what skills and qualities you would bring to the team.
For more information, please read the job description.
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