Director of People

Director of People

Reports to: CEO

Galop 

Salary: £60k–£65k

Contract: 12 months Fixed Term Contract

Hours: Full-time or Part-Time (5-4 days per week) -with flexible working options available

Location: London

About Galop: 

Galop is the UK’s LGBT+ anti-abuse charity, working with and for thousands of LGBT+ people who experience abuse and violence every year. 

Galop specialises in supporting victims and survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence, hate crime, honour-based abuse, forced marriage, so-called “conversion therapy”, and other forms of interpersonal abuse. Using what is learnt through working on the frontlines with clients, Galop works on national and local policy change to improve outcomes for LGBT+ victims and survivors of abuse and violence. 

Galop is a service run by LGBT+ people, for LGBT+ people, and the needs of the community are at the centre of what they do. 

 About the Interim Director Of People role: 

Following a significant period of growth over the last three years, Galop is now in a phase of stabilisation to ensure our workforce is supported in continuing to deliver essential services to the LGBT+ community. We are seeking an experienced Interim Director of People, Culture, and Operations to join our team. This role is critical in driving our strategic initiatives related to human resources, organisational culture, and operational efficiency.

Some of the key areas of responsibility will include: 

·        Develop and implement people strategies that support our mission and goals and act as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to strategic planning and decision-making.

·        Foster a positive, inclusive, and equitable workplace culture and promote diversity and inclusion across the organization, working with an Anti-Racism Consultant.

·        Implement training and development programs focused on legislative soundness and cultural competency and intersectionality.

·        Provide leadership and mentorship to staff, promoting a collaborative and high-performing work environment with Line manager responsibility for an HR Advisor, Senior Operations Manager and managing relationships with external professionals, including HR consultants and IT and data management support.

About the person:

The successful candidate will have a profound understanding of the complexities and intersections within the LGBT+ community and workforce. Supported by a Trustee Board that includes senior HR expertise, this role requires someone who has experience in establishing a trusted culture, preferably within a third sector organisation. Minimum CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent experience), including a solid understanding of UK employment law.

How to Apply: 

Charity People Ltd is acting as a recruitment agency advisor to Galop on this appointment. If you believe your values align with those of Galop and you are keen on joining the organisation as they strive to deliver the mission on an increasingly national scale, then we would love to hear from you. 

To receive the full recruitment pack, which has the details about this role and how to apply, please send your CV to Kate at Charity People.

Timeline: 

Closing date for applications 9am Thursday 8th August – CV and Cover Letter

First round interviews: Thursday 15th August

Final stage interview: Wednesday 21st August

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustments so we can help make the application process work for you.   

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities with which we work.