Part time Head of People and Governance (remote)

Part time Head of People and Governance (remote) provides leadership to the CEO Office team, acting as key advisor to the CEO and SLT. You will be responsible for the specialist areas of the CEO Office: People, Governance and Executive Support. The key focus is to lead the People function, including the development and implementation of People strategies, policies and processes, whilst delivering high quality support and advisory services.

Client Details

This not-for-profit organisation is committed to making a positive impact in its field and operates as a small-sized entity. It values professionalism, transparency, and accountability, providing a supportive environment for its employees.

Description

Part time Head of People and Governance (remote) provides leadership to the CEO Office team and serve as a key advisor to the CEO and Senior Leadership Team (SLT). This role will be responsible for the three specialist areas which form the CEO Office: People, Governance and Executive Support.

This role is responsible for delivering the People function for the organisation, including the development and implementation of People strategies, plans, policies and processes. You will lead the People team in delivering high quality support and advisory services.

People function

Responsible for delivering a high-performing People Services function ensuring all interactions adhere to BC''s inclusion and organisational values. To lead, manage and be accountable for the function, including:

• Aligning workload with the organisation''s Strategy and annual business plans.
• Advising, coaching, and enabling the People Services team to deliver effectively and create an engaging, supportive, and empowering environment.
• Lead on Employee Health and Wellbeing initiatives, promoting a culture of engagement and self-responsibility.
• Implement, monitor and evaluate performance management systems and processes.
• Act as the escalation point for complex employee casework, including dispute resolutions, disciplinaries, grievances, absence, retirement and redundancy, ensuring that the SLT members'' roles remain objective and that safe formal processes can occur if required.
• Oversee and manage ''Charity Learn'' organisation''s online learning management system.
• In conjunction with the CEO and SLT, develop and implement a People Strategy to include areas of succession planning, talent management, change management, and staff engagement.

Governance, Risk and Management Information & Reporting

Accountable for the smooth running of the organisation''s core governance activities and trustee meetings, including:

• Overseeing the risk and audit process for the CEO Office, bridging as needed between the Finance Directorate and the CEO Office Directorate.
• Ensuring all core legal requirements are met and that the trustees comply with their duties in accordance with the Articles of Association.

Executive Support

• Ensure the support function to the CEO and SLT is delivered efficiently and effectively, including direct line management of the Executive Assistant to the CEO and SLT PA''s.

Management and Development of Team members

Responsible for managing a team of five direct reports and undertaking all Line Manager duties, including:

• Setting objectives, workload planning, coaching,holding 121 meetings and regular reviews.
• Role modelling people management in line with the organisation''s values and competency framework, setting a good example from the CEO Office.

Strategy, Planning and Budgeting

Working with the CEO and SLT on the annual and long-term business cycles, including:

• Creating annual Directorate work plans to deliver actions and outcomes in line with the organisation''s strategic priorities ensuring teams within your responsibility have clarity and direction.
• Supporting the Directorate with workforce planning and resource management as required.
• Responsible for the CEO Office budget.

This is offered as a remote role.

Profile

To apply for the role of Part time Head of People and Governance (remote), your profile should closely match the following:

• Strong experience leading a People/HR function, responsible for both strategic and operational initiatives.
• Excellent technical HR knowledge and understanding of current employment law/progressive HR practices.
• CIPD Level 5 qualified and/or Level 7 completed or working towards, or equivalent professional HR/People Management qualification.
• Experience of line management, including the ability to lead teams and communicate across a variety of levels.
• Able to apply sound judgement and discretion to all areas of work.
• Understanding of the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion and able to apply principles in HR practices.
• Knowledge of executive support work in complex organisations and to Board level.
• High level knowledge of charity governance and risk would be preferred.
• Able to build relationships and develop rapport at all levels of organisation and with external contacts, demonstrating emotional intelligence.
• Analytical and methodical, with a high degree of accuracy.
• Organised with ability to prioritise workload, set work programmes, meet tight deadlines and use own initiative.
• Advanced organisation and planning skills.

Job Offer

This role offers the following:

• Base salary - -45''00050''000 full time equivalent salary.
• 28 days'' annual leave plus all UK Bank Holidays.
• 8% employer contributions into an Aviva pension.
• Life assurance / death in service benefits.
• Employee assistance programme - comprehensive.
• Company sick pay scheme - generous offer over and above SSP.
• Generous flexible working policies.

Re: salary - the ideal is to hire someone on an 0.8 FTE basis, with a full time equivalent salary circa -45''00050''000 depending on individual experience/capability.