People and Culture Director

4 days ago

Reading, Reading, United Kingdom De Vere Ltd. Full time

About De Vere Wokefield Estate

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Located in 250 acres of rural Berkshire parkland, De Vere Wokefield Estate is a historic mansion house with traditional features and state-of-the-art facilities. The property boasts 376 bedrooms and suites, 39 meeting rooms, a large event space, and a dedicated conference building. It also features an 18-hole PGA-approved championship golf course and leisure club. For dining options, there's Benedict's Bar, The 1560 Restaurant, The View Restaurant, and the Summerhouse.

Your Commute

De Vere Wokefield Estate is situated just outside Reading, 10 minutes from Junction 11 of the M4 motorway. With fast and direct trains from London Paddington to Reading Train Station, the location offers excellent connectivity. Additionally, the company provides a taxi shuttle service to and from Reading train station for its employees.

A Culture of Belonging

At De Vere Ltd., we value every individual and foster a sense of belonging. We believe that each person is essential to creating exceptional experiences for our guests and colleagues alike. Join us in becoming part of a passionate group of individuals who genuinely care about delivering outstanding results.

Job Description: Director of People & Culture

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic HR Manager with a passion for the hospitality and events industry. As the People & Culture Director for De Vere Wokefield Estate, you will oversee the hotel's people management, focusing on strategic activities such as payroll cost management, recruitment drive, compliance, learning and development, and employee engagement.

This role involves working on-site at De Vere Wokefield Estate on a full-time basis, with paid travel as required to other De Vere properties. You will report directly to the Group Head of People & Culture and collaborate closely with the central Talent Acquisition team. Your responsibilities will include attracting, selecting, and developing top talent, building high-performing teams that contribute to unforgettable events.

You will provide guidance, support, and solutions to HR-related challenges, driving initiatives that enhance HR processes, policies, and systems. The successful candidate will have:

  1. Previous HR management experience within a large or multi-site hotel, hospitality, events, care, or retail environment
  2. The ability to influence senior colleagues and managers through a confident and knowledgeable approach to HR best practice
  3. A forward-thinking personality, with an intuitive, highly organized, and strategic approach

Pay and Benefits

As the People & Culture Director, you can expect a competitive salary of £55,000 - £60,000 per annum, plus a Bonus Incentive Scheme offering up to 20% of your salary based on business performance. Additional benefits include:

  1. BUPA Private Medical Insurance with discounted family memberships
  2. Enhanced Company Pension Scheme
  3. Free meals in our colleague dining facilities
  4. Use of the hotel's gym facilities
  5. 33 days holiday each year from day one of employment
  6. An extra paid day off for your birthday, along with a £20 love-to-shop voucher
  7. An annual complimentary 2-night stay with dinner in a De Vere property of your choice, plus monetary rewards for reaching long service milestones
  8. Exclusive perks with £50 colleague rates for overnight stays at De Vere properties, accompanied by a fantastic 50% discount on Food & Beverage
  9. Access to our Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, unlocking hundreds of discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities
  10. Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Programme, providing 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including free counselling
  11. Gain peace of mind with our Company Life Assurance scheme, ensuring financial security for your loved ones
  12. Recognized through our monthly colleague recognition programme, You Are DeVere, culminating in an exciting annual colleague recognition event

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