Head of Human Resources

We have an exciting opportunity available for a Head of Human Resources to join the team based in Southampton. You will be on a full time OR part time, permanent contract working up to 37.5 hours per week and will receive a competitive salary of £37,370 - £45,248 per annum!

Fair Ways is an expanding, dynamic charity that strongly believes in providing opportunities for people to meet their full potential. Fair Ways is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and families and we expect ALL staff to share this commitment. We have recently been awarded Third Best Not-for-Profit Organisation to Work For in the Sunday Times Awards.

We are looking to appoint a Head of Human Resources to develop, operationalise and implement HR strategies, aligned with the overall business strategy. This is a new and exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional to help shape the HR team and in turn, the organisation as a whole.

Skills and Experience required by our Head of Human Resources:

- Have experience in strategic planning, coaching and mentoring, developing talent management processes and successful implementation of HR policies and practices, providing advice and guidance on workforce issues where necessary. This is to include turning strategic objectives into workable structures to improve and maintain consistent quality improvement.

- Be a strong communicator and have proven experience in the development of effective internal communication processes, employee engagement strategies and organisational culture. Being able to evidence high levels of customer relations between HR, external bodies and the workforce through the provision of professional and commercially focused advice to line management and employees is highly desirable.

- Have experience in developing and sustaining high performance for senior management (Managers, HODs and Directors) within the relevant business areas through the provision of HR guidance, coaching, support and professional development to effectively achieve and efficiently maintain success.

- Gradate calibre with a 2:1 or above (or qualified by experience) and be CIPD Qualified to Level 7 or higher

Benefits of becoming our Head of Human Resources

Fair Ways places importance on valuing staff and recognising the key role staff play in the organisation and that’s why we:

-Offer intensive in house Induction training prior to starting in your role. Our training department also offers a wide range of accredited courses from Level 2 Awards to Level 5 Diplomas in Health and Social Care, Children and Young People, Counselling, Health Care, and Assessing.

-Offer access to legal, financial and personal advice.

-Have an active employee committee.

-After a year’s employment, staff can benefit from a health scheme including discounts for restaurants, optical/dental discount and childcare vouchers.

-Offer discounted gym memberships.

Working for Fair Ways will provide you with an opportunity to seek discount on products and local services as well as auto-enrolment onto a Royal London Pension Scheme with the option to opt out if required.

Closing Date: Sunday 22nd April 2018

Interview Dates: Tuesday 8th May 2018

If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Head of Human Resources then please click ‘Apply’ today! We’d love to hear from you!