Director of People & Culture

As our Director of People and Culture, you will provide high–quality leadership and oversight on the development and delivery of Compassion UK and Compassion Ireland's People Strategy, focusing on culture development, organisational design, talent management, learning and development, and reward. You will be responsible for continuing to develop and implement our vision to transform our People & Culture function into a strategic, solutions–focused, high–performing, and collaborative partner that directly supports the delivery of our strategic aims and promotes Compassion UK and Compassion Ireland as 'employers of choice.' Key Responsibilities Demonstrating commitment to our vision, mission and values, the key priorities of the role will include, but are not limited to: Actively maintaining and promoting Compassion's Christian ethos and values. Driving and consistently embedding a positive culture and supporting behavioural framework across the organisation, built upon the values of Integrity, Excellence, Stewardship, Dignity and Discernment. Development and ongoing evaluation of our People Strategy, ensuring it continues to be effective and fit for purpose in delivering the organisation's key strategic objectives. Providing both strategic leadership and operational management to the People & Culture Team, promoting best practice and ensuring the function adds value across the organisation. To flourish in this role, you'll need: Significant experience leading a People & Culture strategy. Experience leading a People and Culture team. Extensive up to date knowledge and experience of UK employment law and best practice. Exceptional people skills. To be a creative and strategic thinker. To be an excellent leader with strong business acumen. Strong project managements and organisational skills. Effective communication skills. Hold a relevant HR professional certificate from an accredited organisation such as the CIPD Level 7 and be committed to continuing professional development. We need you to be: Personally committed to the Christian faith. There's an occupational requirement for the holder of this role to be a practising Christian, in order to promote Compassion's ethos and help others to experience, explore and express the faith–based motivation of our work. You can read more about this in our Policy on Posts to be Held by Christians. Deeply connected to Compassion's ministry to children. Aligned to Compassion UK's cultural attributes. Creative, innovative, and flexible. Able to extend kindness, consideration, and respect in all circumstances. Thorough and accurate. Location This is an office–based role in our modern, 'agile' office with free parking, just a 15–minute walk from Fleet station – with great flexibility for home working. The closing date for completed applications, CV's and covering letters is 10.00am on 3 October 2022. 1st Round Interviews will be w/c 10 October 2022 Hours 35 hours per week, flexible working but usually Monday to Friday 9:00 – 17:00 Salary GBP60,000 p.a. Director of People & Culture HR Director Human Resources Charity Jobs Compassion UK