Head of People and Operations
Henfield, West Sussex (Hybrid)
£38850 per annum
Full-time
Permanent
Job description
Head of People and Operations
Location: Woods Mill with hybrid working options
Salary: £38,850
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours
Closing Date: 17th January 2025
Interview Date: 27th January 2025
Our client are passionate about championing nature and wild places in Sussex and inspiring people across their whole community to take action. They believe that a thriving organisation starts with diverse, motivated and engaged people. They want to create an environment where collaboration, and inclusion thrive, enabling them to deliver innovative solutions that make a difference.
They are in a critical decade for change to protect and restore nature with the help of more people taking action for wildlife. Now is the time for actions which match the scale and urgency of the challenges we are facing. Their new Strategic Plan was launched in April and sets out their vision and commitment to turning the tide for wildlife so that by 2030, nature in Sussex will be in recovery.
To encourage diversity and inclusivity within the environment sector, they particularly welcome applications from people who have an ethnically or geographically diverse background, who are non-graduates and/or are living in economically deprived areas. They welcome applications from people who do not yet meet all the criteria set out in the job description, but who have potential and are able to grow and develop into the role.
They work with their people to work flexibly and achieve a good work/life balance. They support hybrid working and have several office locations across Sussex, with a planned office move on the horizon in 2025, to a location close to public transport, with access to greenspace and which is accessible. Due to the nature of this role, being present in the office for some of the working week is important, and they are open to discussing at the interview stage what this looks like in practice.
The Role
This is a unique opportunity to help them shape their culture, processes and systems to ensure their values and aims are brought to life across the organisation. The role of Head of People & Operations, reporting to the Director of Finance & Operations, will enable them to deliver effective action for wildlife in Sussex by leading and overseeing the operational management of the People & Culture and Operations teams. Taking an approach which ensures a healthy, positive and high performing culture for the organisation, which is inclusive and sustainable, you will lead the strategy for People& Culture, as well as H&S and their supporting business functions. Your work will be at the heart of the organisation to foster an environment where people can grow and thrive.
The Person
They are seeking a qualified, dynamic and highly organised individual who will be responsible for the day to day running of a proactive and supportive People & Culture and Operations team, with an integral role in shaping and implementing improvements in line with their strategic goals.
They are looking for someone who is passionate about people, visible and highly organised, with inclusive communication skills that can build great relationships, both internal and external.
The successful candidate will be committed to fostering an empowered workforce through employee engagement initiatives and creating an inclusive and dynamic work environment that attracts, develops and retains diverse talent.
Benefits
• 25 days holiday plus 7 bank holidays each year (pro-rated for part time staff)
• Pension – company contribution from 6% and employee contribution of 3%
• Life Assurance - Pension Scheme Members 2 x Salary, Non-Pension Scheme Members 1 x Salary
• 2 days paid leave for volunteering each year
• Flexible working policy
• Enhanced Sick Pay
• EAP
• Employee discounts
For more detailed information see what they offer page in the Recruitment Pack.
They would just like to make you aware that Organisation is in the process of relocating to new offices nearer to public transport. The proposed locations are Falmer, Shoreham and Burgess Hill, although a final decision has yet to be made. The move will take place around the financial year end in March 2025.
They will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and may close the vacancy early so please get you application in as soon as possible.
You may also have experience in the following: HR Advisor, Human Resources Advisor, People Advisor, People Manager, Recruitment, HR Officer, HR Business Partner, People Business Partner, Human Resources Officer, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources Executive, HR Generalist, Human Resources Generalist, Human Resources, Head of HR, People Operations, HR Manager, HR Director etc
REF-218 551
Location: Woods Mill with hybrid working options
Salary: £38,850
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours
Closing Date: 17th January 2025
Interview Date: 27th January 2025
Our client are passionate about championing nature and wild places in Sussex and inspiring people across their whole community to take action. They believe that a thriving organisation starts with diverse, motivated and engaged people. They want to create an environment where collaboration, and inclusion thrive, enabling them to deliver innovative solutions that make a difference.
They are in a critical decade for change to protect and restore nature with the help of more people taking action for wildlife. Now is the time for actions which match the scale and urgency of the challenges we are facing. Their new Strategic Plan was launched in April and sets out their vision and commitment to turning the tide for wildlife so that by 2030, nature in Sussex will be in recovery.
To encourage diversity and inclusivity within the environment sector, they particularly welcome applications from people who have an ethnically or geographically diverse background, who are non-graduates and/or are living in economically deprived areas. They welcome applications from people who do not yet meet all the criteria set out in the job description, but who have potential and are able to grow and develop into the role.
They work with their people to work flexibly and achieve a good work/life balance. They support hybrid working and have several office locations across Sussex, with a planned office move on the horizon in 2025, to a location close to public transport, with access to greenspace and which is accessible. Due to the nature of this role, being present in the office for some of the working week is important, and they are open to discussing at the interview stage what this looks like in practice.
The Role
This is a unique opportunity to help them shape their culture, processes and systems to ensure their values and aims are brought to life across the organisation. The role of Head of People & Operations, reporting to the Director of Finance & Operations, will enable them to deliver effective action for wildlife in Sussex by leading and overseeing the operational management of the People & Culture and Operations teams. Taking an approach which ensures a healthy, positive and high performing culture for the organisation, which is inclusive and sustainable, you will lead the strategy for People& Culture, as well as H&S and their supporting business functions. Your work will be at the heart of the organisation to foster an environment where people can grow and thrive.
The Person
They are seeking a qualified, dynamic and highly organised individual who will be responsible for the day to day running of a proactive and supportive People & Culture and Operations team, with an integral role in shaping and implementing improvements in line with their strategic goals.
They are looking for someone who is passionate about people, visible and highly organised, with inclusive communication skills that can build great relationships, both internal and external.
The successful candidate will be committed to fostering an empowered workforce through employee engagement initiatives and creating an inclusive and dynamic work environment that attracts, develops and retains diverse talent.
Benefits
• 25 days holiday plus 7 bank holidays each year (pro-rated for part time staff)
• Pension – company contribution from 6% and employee contribution of 3%
• Life Assurance - Pension Scheme Members 2 x Salary, Non-Pension Scheme Members 1 x Salary
• 2 days paid leave for volunteering each year
• Flexible working policy
• Enhanced Sick Pay
• EAP
• Employee discounts
For more detailed information see what they offer page in the Recruitment Pack.
They would just like to make you aware that Organisation is in the process of relocating to new offices nearer to public transport. The proposed locations are Falmer, Shoreham and Burgess Hill, although a final decision has yet to be made. The move will take place around the financial year end in March 2025.
They will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and may close the vacancy early so please get you application in as soon as possible.
You may also have experience in the following: HR Advisor, Human Resources Advisor, People Advisor, People Manager, Recruitment, HR Officer, HR Business Partner, People Business Partner, Human Resources Officer, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources Executive, HR Generalist, Human Resources Generalist, Human Resources, Head of HR, People Operations, HR Manager, HR Director etc
REF-218 551
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Posted on: 11 December 2024
Closing date: 08 January 2025 at 00:00
Job ref: 218551
Tags: Human Resources
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