YPO
Head of People
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£79,540 plus £3,000 car allowance and generous benefits package
Location: Wakefield / Hybrid
Employer: YPO
An exciting senior leadership opportunity to shape the people strategy at YPO.
Welcome, and thank you for your interest in learning more about YPO and this very exciting role. We are delighted that you’re exploring this opportunity at such an exciting point in YPO’s journey.
For over 50 years, YPO has supported the public sector by helping organisations access high-quality products and services while delivering excellent value. As a 100% publicly owned organisation, established by 13 local authorities to create greater efficiency through collaborative purchasing, YPO has grown into a trusted public sector partner with a clear social purpose.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and inspiring Head of People to lead our people agenda at a pivotal moment in YPO’s development. As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will lead the HR and People Development functions, ensuring YPO receives high-quality, professional HR, learning and organisational development support.
You will introduce and embed an organisational development approach across YPO’s operating model, structure and job design. You will also lead workforce planning and develop a pay and reward strategy that enables YPO to attract, retain and develop outstanding people as we continue to grow.
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We are looking for a confident, collaborative and forward-thinking people leader who can combine strategic insight with practical delivery. You will bring credibility at senior level, a strong understanding of modern people practice, and the ability to build trusted relationships across a complex organisation.
You Will Bring…
- A CIPD Level 7 qualification, or equivalent professional experience, alongside substantial experience in a comparable senior people role.
- Demonstrable organisational development experience, including workforce planning, organisation design, job design and pay and reward.
- A proven ability to lead, develop and empower effective teams.
- Strong relationship-building skills, with the confidence to influence, advise and constructively challenge senior stakeholders.
- Up-to-date knowledge of HR practice, employment legislation and emerging people trends, with the ability to translate these into effective policy and operational delivery.
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This is an exciting time to join YPO. As we enter the first year of our next five-year strategy, we have ambitious plans for growth and transformation. This role will be central to ensuring our people, culture, skills and organisational design are ready to support that ambition.
Join Us…
At YPO, you will join a forward-thinking, inclusive and supportive workplace where people are encouraged to develop, contribute and thrive.
YPO are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and able to give their best. We actively welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
If you are interested in joining our team and are inspired to help lead the next phase of our journey, we look forward to your application. To further your interest in the role, please review the full details of the role, supporting information and details of how to apply: [YPO - Head of People > NY Resourcing](YPO - Head of People > NY Resourcing)
Closing date: Midnight Wednesday 30th September
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