RoSPA
Head of People
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Head of People
Part time 30 hours per week | Permanent
£36,000 per annum (£42k fte). Plus salary increase after probation
Birmingham-based / Hybrid Working
For over 100 years, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) has worked to create a safer society and prevent accidents that needlessly kill, injure and maim thousands of individuals each year. We have grown into a unique and well-rounded safety charity with an increasing global influence, driving change and striving towards our vision of an accident-free world.
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of People to lead and develop our people agenda, ensuring it supports the delivery of our organisational objectives while fostering a positive, high-performing and inclusive culture.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Senior Leadership Team and play a pivotal role in shaping the employee experience across RoSPA. You will provide both strategic and operational leadership across the full employee lifecycle, championing best practice in people management, organisational development, employee engagement and wellbeing.
So, are you…?
- A highly credible HR professional who can influence and inspire at all levels of the organisation
- A strategic thinker who can translate business objectives into effective people plans
- A trusted advisor with the confidence to support and challenge senior leaders
- Passionate about creating inclusive, high-performing workplace cultures
- Resilient and solutions-focused when managing complex people issues
- An excellent communicator with strong relationship-building skills
- Committed to continuous improvement and organisational excellence
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Do you have…?
- Significant experience in a senior HR or People leadership role
- Proven experience of developing and implementing People strategies
- Experience advising senior leaders, executives and leadership teams
- Strong expertise in employee relations, including disciplinary, grievance, performance, capability and absence management
- Experience leading organisational change, transformation programmes and restructures
- Strong knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice
- Experience of workforce planning, talent acquisition and succession planning
- Experience managing payroll and pension administration
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to use people data and insights to support decision-making
- Experience of developing reward and recognition approaches, including salary benchmarking
- Excellent leadership, coaching and team development skills
Essential Qualifications
- Chartered Member or Chartered Fellow of the CIPD (Level 7 or equivalent)
Desirable
- Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline
- Experience within the charity, not-for-profit or membership sector
- Experience leading culture and engagement initiatives
- Experience supporting organisational growth and transformation programmes
If this is the case, we can offer you the following:
Development
We proudly provide a supportive environment where you can thrive. By joining us, you will contribute to our mission of achieving a life free from serious accidental injury. We offer fantastic training and professional development opportunities to help advance your career. This includes annual appraisals, personal development plans, discounted RoSPA training courses, one-to-one management check-ins and a variety of reward and recognition initiatives.
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Salary Sacrifice Benefits
Our salary sacrifice benefits are designed to enhance your work-life balance. Take advantage of our pension scheme, holiday purchase options (up to 10 days), Bikes2Work initiative, car leasing scheme and Workplace Nursery scheme.
Wellbeing
Your wellbeing matters to us. You'll have access to a fully confidential 24/7 GP line and a comprehensive Health Cash Plan which includes an Employee Assistance Programme and a range of retail, gym and spa discounts.
Hybrid Working / Annual Leave
We offer hybrid working arrangements, as well as 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) and additional holiday based on length of service to recognise your commitment and dedication.
Employee Engagement
Enjoy a range of face-to-face and virtual social activities and celebrate our Employee of the Month and long-service awards.
General
Enjoy free refreshments, together with free parking and a private garden in our central Birmingham location, and participate in interactive staff days that make work more fun and engaging.
Join us and help shape the future of RoSPA by leading a people strategy that enables our employees to thrive, develop and deliver meaningful impact. Your expertise will play a vital role in supporting our mission and ensuring RoSPA remains a great place to work.
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