Head of People

Diamond Search Recruitment are delighted to be representing our client in the recruitment of a newly created senior leadership role:

Head of People

• Hybrid Working
• Within travelling distance of Leeds
• 70,000 per annum
• 10% Annual Performance Bonus
• 37.5 hours per week

The Opportunity

This is an exciting newly created role, offering the opportunity to shape and lead a high-quality, values-led HR business partnering function within a growing care and education organisation.

Reporting to the Director of People & Culture, the Head of People will play a pivotal role in driving organisational culture, strengthening leadership capability and delivering a proactive, solution-focused People strategy aligned to business objectives.

You will have shared accountability for fostering a positive, transparent and safe culture, championing values of compassion, integrity, respect and excellence across a diverse workforce.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

Lead the delivery of an effective HR Business Partnering model

Oversee the Employee Relations function, ensuring consistent, high-quality support

Develop and implement strategic people plans aligned to operational priorities

Employee Relations

Provide expert oversight of complex ER matters

Ensure fair, consistent and legally compliant practice

Maintain up-to-date employment law knowledge and policy compliance

Employee Engagement

Develop and deliver engagement strategies that drive retention and performance

Utilise feedback, surveys and data to enhance employee experience

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Champion ED&I initiatives across recruitment, development and leadership

Embed inclusive practices into the wider People strategy

Culture & Leadership Development

Shape and reinforce organisational culture

Develop leadership programmes that build capability and future talent pipelines

Manager Upskilling

Design and deliver management development initiatives

Coach leaders to enhance performance, ethical leadership and team engagement

Data, MI & Reporting

Lead HR reporting and dashboard development

Use data-driven insights to inform strategic decision-making

Reward & Recognition

Develop competitive and transparent reward strategies

Oversee recognition and benefits programmes to support engagement and retention

About You

Essential:

CIPD Level 7 qualified

Proven senior HR leadership experience (ideally within care, education or similar sectors)

Strong background in Employee Relations and Engagement

In-depth knowledge of UK employment law

Demonstrable experience embedding ED&I strategies

Strong analytical capability and experience using HR data and MI

Track record of shaping and sustaining positive organisational culture

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Desirable:

Experience leading cultural transformation and change

Leadership development and management training design experience

Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities

Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.

They are also committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion across the organisation, ensuring a fair and respectful environment for colleagues and the young people they support.

For further information or to apply, please contact Diamond Search Recruitment.

Diamond Search Recruitmemt is acting as an Employment Agency regarding this vacancy