Job Title: Head of People
Location: Mirfield (WF14 0DQ) (Hybrid working available)
Hours: Full-time, 37hrs per week
Salary: circa £56,000/pa
Interview dates: Thursday 24th October (first stage), and Tuesday 29th October (second stage). Please note you will need to be available for both dates.
Hollybank Trust, founded in 1954 has achieved a reputation of attaining very high care standards, working with children, young people and adults who have profound and multiple learning disabilities and complex needs.
We are a dynamic, forward-thinking, and progressive organisation with a person-centred approach encompassing everything we do. We operate from four sites including Holmfirth, South Kirkby, Barnsley, and Mirfield.
We are now looking for an experienced Head of People to join us on a full-time basis. The successful applicant will be responsible for shaping and delivering the Trust’s People strategy ensuring staff are well-led, engaged and valued, and that the culture supports the strategic direction of Hollybank.
A key aim for this role is to inspire, innovative and motivate others to embrace change and support our journey to Outstanding by leading and managing the provision of best in class HR practices.
What do you need?
- Qualified with a degree or professional equivalent; level 7 CIPD or relevant HR experience
- Experience of leading a People function and as a senior leader
- Experience of implementing HR initiatives across all HR functions
- A track record of successful, impactful and visible leadership
- Experience of organisational design and leading culture change
- Up to date knowledge of employee law and relevant legislation
- Experience of leading change management processes
This is not an exhaustive list, so please read the full job description prior to applying for this role.
What can we offer you?
- A competitive salary with enhanced rates for Bank Holidays and overtime.
- Hybrid working arrangements available.
- Training to give you the skills and knowledge you know to be a great support worker.
- An open, honest, and supportive working environment.
- Paid pre-employment training.
- A fantastic refer a friend scheme that rewards you for recommending new staff to us.
- Employee discounts with high street and online retailers, cinemas, and restaurants.
To find out more, please contact Jodie Edgar-Brown (People Business Partner) on 01924 490833 or email [email protected]
No agencies at this stage
Hollybank Trust is committed to Safeguarding vulnerable people, and our Safer Recruitment process requires all employees to have an Enhanced DBS check and reference checks in line with our Recruitment policy.
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We want people from underrepresented groups such as Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME), Lesbian, Gay, Bi and Trans (LGBTQIA+) communities to succeed at Hollybank Trust and our policies and procedures ensure that this can happen.
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Hollybank Trust is a Disability Confident employer.
We are actively working to recruit and retain people with disabilities and long-term health conditions into our work force. If you are an applicant who has a disability, you will be offered an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the job.