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Head of People

Employer
Prospectus
Location
Matlock, Derbyshire
Salary
Circa £50,000
Closing date
29 Aug 2018

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Function
Human Resources
Sector
Children & Youth
Hours
Full Time
Contract Type
Contract

Job Details

The Organisation

Prospectus are working with a national charity that transforms young lives forever through travel and real adventure.

They provide amazing places to stay and unique opportunities to explore. They fund stays for families and young people facing adversity so that everyone has the chance to gain new confidence, new skills and a new perspective on the world.

 

Head of People

Salary C. £50,000

Contract position - 6 months

Based in Matlock, Derbyshire

 

The Role

To develop, implement and be accountable for the human resources strategy within YHA (England & Wales), ensuring it is aligned to the key themes of the organisation's 3 year Business Plan and supports a culture of inspiring talented people and teams to maximise employee potential. Deliver a professional and comprehensive HR service in an efficient and effective manner.

 

The Person

- HR professional with a proven record of strategic planning and practical experience

- CIPD qualified (Chartered Membership level) (highly desirable) with evidence of commitment to CPD

- Proven experience of leadership at a senior level, demonstrating credibility and gravitas with commitment to upholding professional standards

- Effective communication and influencing skills, building collaborative relationships with others

- Experience of working and negotiating with Trade Unions

- Experience of leading, developing and motivating a team

- Proven budgetary management experience

- Experience of project management from initiation through to implementation and review

- Experience of leading change

- Results focused with commitment to achieving goals. Tenacious approach to delivery and quality of output whilst, at the same time, displaying integrity in own behaviour and dealings with others

- Skilled and effective facilitator and presenter, with experience of managing conflict

- Strong working knowledge of employment law and the ability to apply this using a pragmatic and common sense approach

- Ability to solve problems with a pragmatic and commercially sound approach

- Demonstrate commitment to the vision, mission and values of the organisation

- Full driving licence and willingness to work flexibly, including regional travel on a regular basis, overnights and occasional weekend working

 

To Apply

To register your interest, please submit your CV in Word format via the "Apply" button.

 

A Prospectus consultant will review and assess all submitted applications in order to determine each applicant's suitability and aptitude for the role. Selected candidates will be contacted to discuss the role in more detail. As part of the selection process, candidates may be invited to meet with a Prospectus consultant at our offices.

Company

We believe our clients change the world for individuals, communities and society. For over 60 years Prospectus has been working across the UK and internationally to connect talented people with beyond profit organisations.

 

Company info
Telephone
(020) 7691 1925
Location
20/22 Stukeley Street
London
London
WC2B5LR
GB

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