Head of People & Culture

We are working in partnership with Blind Veterans UK, a military charity, who provide veterans with rehabilitation, training, practical advice and emotional support. They help blind ex-Service people of every generation lead the life they choose, rebuilding lives after sight loss, away from isolation and towards a life of fulfilment.

The charity is in a period of transformation. Over the next two years they will be revising the organisational strategy and planning for a new future, so that they are able to deliver the best possible support to their existing and potential beneficiaries from a financially sustainable position. The Head of People & Culture will provide support and leadership to the HR partners and advisors and ensure fair and consistent delivery of the Charity’s HR service. This role will be a change agent, and strategic partner, contributing to, and leading business conversations. 

The Head of People & Culture will play a key role in change management, employee relations, talent management, leadership development, and employee engagement initiatives.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:

• Current, extensive knowledge of key HR processes and best practice.
• Experience of leading, motivating, and supporting HR teams.
• Relationship management, especially at managerial and stakeholder levels.
• Business management, including financial management and strategic planning.
• Comprehensive understanding of employment laws, including inclusion and diversity programmes.
• Comprehensive understanding of the charity sector, focus area and business trends.
• Demonstrable experience of applying the principles of coaching and/or mentoring.

We are seeking a motivational people manager with excellent influencing and negotiating skills, strong verbal and written communication skills, including active listening, and with the ability to take a logical and analytical approach to problem-solving.

For more information, please contact Katherine Anderson-Scott, Associate Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status*, or other category protected by law.

*Blind Veterans UK will interview any veterans who apply for this role.​

Location: Homebased, with some travel

Closing date: Sunday 8th September 2024

Interviews with Blind Veterans UK will take place in London on Wednesday 18th September

Due to the urgent nature of the role, Charisma will be reviewing and conducting vetting interviews on a rolling basis in preparation for the interview day on 18th September. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. 

The successful candidate will need to be able to start the role at the end of September / early October. As such we are only able to progress candidates who have a 1 month or less notice period or availability.