Strategic People Development Lead

12 hours ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom UK Youth Full time

Estimated Salary: £65,000 - £80,000 per annum

About UK Youth

We are a leading charity that exists to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. Our mission is to strengthen the youth sector, support its development, and promote high-quality outcomes.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced HR leader to drive strategic and operational improvements in our organisation. As Assistant Director of People, you will lead the transformation of the People function, supporting the COO in overseeing HR operations across the People life cycle. You will ensure compliance with employment laws, strengthen performance, and deliver efficient and impactful HR practices.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and Implement People Plan: Create objectives that align with organisational priorities and goals, and implement a streamlined People plan.
  • Provide Strategic Advice: Act as a trusted advisor to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and Board, providing high-level HR insights and solutions.
  • Lead People Team: Foster a culture of trust, accountability, and high performance, ensuring clarity of roles, professional growth opportunities, and effective team dynamics.
Requirements

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • Proven Experience: Demonstrated success in a Head of People/People Experience, Assistant People Director or a Senior HR leadership role, balancing strategic oversight with operational delivery.
  • Strong Leadership Skills: Experience creating high-performing teams through transformation and rebuilding trust, with a track record of advising SLTs and Boards on HR strategy, organisational development, and people priorities.
  • HR Expertise: Proven expertise in HR systems optimisation, data management, and delivery of key people metrics and reports to support decision-making.

If you're a forward-thinking HR leader committed to social impact, we'd love to hear from you


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