The Bedford Estates Woburn
Head of Personnel
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A rare opportunity to lead and develop people across one of the UK's most diverse family-owned Estates.
We're looking for an experienced personnel professional to help shape the future of one of the UK's most diverse family-owned Estates.
This is a unique opportunity to work closely with the Duke and Duchess of Bedford, trustees and senior leaders across a wide-ranging portfolio that includes heritage, property, hospitality, tourism, farming, leisure and sporting businesses. No two days are the same.
Role Overview
As Head of Personnel, you'll lead our people function, supporting colleagues, guiding managers and helping to create an environment where individuals and teams can thrive. From strategic workforce planning and organizational development to employee relations, recruitment, and wellbeing, you'll play a key role in ensuring our people remain at the heart of everything we do.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead the people function
- Support colleagues and guide managers
- Create a thriving work environment
- Engage in strategic workforce planning
- Drive organizational development
- Manage employee relations
- Oversee recruitment
- Promote wellbeing initiatives
Key Qualities
- Combines sound judgment with a genuinely people-focused approach
- Collaborative, commercially aware
- Comfortable working across a varied and evolving organization
- Built on long-term stewardship and strong values
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Based at the Woburn Estate in Bedfordshire, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while helping to shape the culture and future success of a truly unique organization.
Application Process
Interested? We'd love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and covering letter in a single document outlining your suitability for the role via this link.
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