Head of Human Resources - Interim

£50,000 - 55,000 FTE per annum (pro rata)

up to 28 hrs/week 0.8

London Central Office

Contract: 3 Months with potential to extend

Immediate start

Following a period of significant growth and transformation, Young Minds are seeking a strategically minded, hands on interim Head of Human Resources to provide leadership and support while they recruit.

The Organisation:

Young Minds is the UK's leading charity fighting for a future where all young minds are supported and empowered, whatever the challenges. We're here to make sure they get the best possible mental health support and have the resilience to overcome life's difficulties.

The Role:

The interim Head of HR will be a key member of the Senior Management team, working in partnership with the leadership team, you will take responsibility for implementing the organisational strategy and people plan. Supported by a small, high performing HR team you will develop the strategic HR direction, drive process improvements and ensure a high standard of operational effectiveness of HR policies and processes. The role holder will need to be able to manage a high level of detail and operational process whilst also taking a joined up and strategic view across the organisation. A key aspect of the role will be to develop a clear well-being and employee engagement strategy and plans which drive the development of new staff friendly policies, processes, systems and ways of working. The Head of HR will also have a key role in the development of managers and in supporting a high performing culture of collaboration and accountability.

The Person:

The right person for the role will have a motivational leadership approach and a track record as an HR generalist with experience with experience across the full HR function at a strategic and operational level. Experience should include: developing the employee experience and user friendly policies and processes and a track record of resolving complex employee relations cases.

To Apply:

If you would like to apply for this role please submit your CV via the “Apply Now” button below. Please upload your CV in Word format and ideally also include a supporting statement as part of your application. Your supporting statement should address your experience in relation to the key points on the person specification.

Due to the urgency of this recruitment we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis so kindly apply at your earliest convenience.