Head of People Services

1 month ago


Canterbury Kent, United Kingdom New Appointments Group Full time

Head of People

We are seeking an exceptional candidate to fill the Head of People position for our prestigious client in the education sector, based in Canterbury (parking IS available). This is a full-time, permanent position and commands a starting salary of c£63,500, with benefits to include a whopping 43 days annual leave per annum Other benefits include:

  • hybrid working options (two days home, three in the office ideally) allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (to be agreed in line with business needs)
  • 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period)
  • excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
  • corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health
  • retailer and wellbeing discounts
  • on campus cinema/theatre, sports facilities, library, nursery (Canterbury) and food outlets
  • study while you work discounts, cycle to work scheme, local business discounts
  • support in your development and wellbeing at all stages of employment, including an Employee Assistance Programme
  • training and development opportunities at all levels
  • on-site parking

The ideal candidate will have a depth of generalist HR experience, gained in a large, complex, unionised organisation, with experience of managing a team of HR professionals. You will also have extensive and recent generalist HR experience, as well as designing and implementing centralised operating frameworks. A track record of developing HR policy, matching leading HR practice to business needs, using complex data to inform decisions and present persuasive arguments to key stakeholders, is also imperative, as is leading and managing the HR aspects of strategic/major projects.

You will have Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (MCIPD) Level 7 advanced qualifications - or equivalent and demonstrable senior HR experience - as well as a degree, or equivalent.

Other requirements: a solid knowledge and understanding of UK employment legislation; a good level and knowledge of UK immigration legislation; excellent influencing and negotiating skills; ability to deliver presentations to large groups of Managers and staff - be a capable public speaker.

Plain CVs in Word are preferred.

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