Head of People and Culture

2 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom London Film Academy Full time
Job Title: Head of People and Culture

London Film Academy (LFA) is a renowned institution for film education, boasting a global reputation for excellence. We are seeking a visionary Head of People and Culture to lead our HR provision, translating the LFA vision and values into a strategy and embedded culture.

This role involves full participation in the people-related operations of the LFA, collaborating with the business to identify strategic, departmental, and individual needs. The successful candidate will present solutions that enhance organisational performance and employee role achievement and enjoyment.

The Head of People and Culture is responsible for the full cycle of HR management, including strategic leadership, talent acquisition and development, performance management, and employee engagement. Key accountabilities include leading on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, change management, and organisational development.

The ideal candidate will be a dynamic and multi-skilled professional, adopting an approach that goes beyond the traditional HR model. They will establish and lead a department that takes pride in working closely with leaders and team members to improve working relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.

The successful candidate will possess a curious mindset, be solution-driven, and have proactive leadership skills with a passion for leading with integrity and encouraging collaboration. They will have a positive and approachable manner, be adaptable to change, and possess a willingness to embrace innovative ideas and processes.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Strategic planning and implementation
  • Employee education, experience, and engagement (Employee Journey)
  • Departmental resources development
  • Departmental legal and compliance
  • Culture and change management
  • Performance management and development

Requirements:

  • CIPD Level 7 Qualified or equivalent experience
  • Educated to degree level in human resources management, psychology, or a business-related subject or equivalent experience
  • Significant experience in a senior leadership HR and/or People and Culture role, comfortable coaching senior leaders on all people-related issues
  • Excellent knowledge of HR strategy, best practice, employment laws and regulations, accepted professional standards, policies, and procedures
  • Experience in developing and executing people strategy, has led on successful structural and cultural organisational change projects
  • Demonstrable experience in improving end-to-end HR processes
  • Experience of using metrics for driving performance, along with thorough and methodical attention to detail
  • Leadership experience in inspiring, motivating, and developing a team of People and Culture professionals
  • A commitment to driving equality, diversity, inclusion, and belonging throughout the organisation
  • Commercial outlook, understanding the unique needs of the business and implementing fit-for-purpose People initiatives that have meaningful impact and deliver a ROI
  • Embrace the responsibility of becoming a culture champion, driving positive behaviours and values
  • Strong HR Generalist experience and a willingness to be hands-on
  • Strategic thinking abilities, role model qualities, strong organisational skills, superior interpersonal skills, and communication skills with the ability to build relationships and effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders
  • Demonstrated ability to resolve conflicts and address employee relations matters
  • Proficient in HR software systems and MS Office 365 suite
  • High level of discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive employee information

Desirable:

  • Experience in an educational or creative industry setting
  • Experience of working within a growing organisation

Benefits:

  • 25 days of annual leave per annum, increasing by one additional day after each year, up to a maximum of 30 days
  • Continuing professional development days (CPD)
  • Private Health Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Use of on-site cinema for private screenings
  • Cinema membership
  • Cycle to work & Tech scheme
  • Pension scheme with a 5% employer contribution

Role Details:

Salary: £55k - £63k per annum, dependent on experience (pro rata if part-time)

Time commitment: full or part-time will be considered (min 22.5 hours per week across 3 days)

Hours of Work: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm, normally Monday to Friday

Based: 52a Walham Grove, London SW6 1QR

Flexible working conditions will be considered.

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