Strategic HR Lead for Faculty Hubs

3 days ago


Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom University of Leeds Full time

As a highly experienced and skilled HR professional, you will play a key role in providing strategic support and leadership to our academic faculties. You will be responsible for strengthening our service leadership and delivery, enhancing both institutional and individual performance.

Role Overview

This is a key position that requires strong leadership skills, with the ability to work in partnership with senior colleagues. You will lead the development and implementation of innovative approaches to organisational development and change management.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Implementing our new service delivery model as part of the CPS programme
  • Developing business partnering capability
  • Implementing a consistent approach to our service activity

You will work closely with the HR Leadership team to define and deliver shared goals, targeting resources across the service to meet internal priorities and external requirements.

In this role, you will create a culture of trusted partnership, combining strategic local HR leadership with specialist expertise. Strong leadership skills, including the ability to manage and develop your team of professional colleagues, are essential for success.

About the University

The University of Leeds is a world-leading institution with a strong commitment to excellence in research, teaching and student experience.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

  • 26 days holiday plus 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom
  • Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
  • Health and wellbeing initiatives, including discounted staff membership options at The Edge campus gym
  • Personal development opportunities, including access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team

We are proud to offer a supportive and inclusive environment, with a diverse range of roles and opportunities available.



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