Chief People Officer

South Hampshire College Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a Chief People Officer to lead its ambitious people strategy. This role involves providing strategic counsel to the Board and enhancing employee engagement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in organisational design, retention, and performance management, with a passion for people and a commitment to excellence. The position offers a competitive salary of approximately £110,000 plus benefits and is pivotal in shaping a progressive culture within the Group.

Benefits

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in organisational design and performance management.
• Proven ability to drive change while placing people at the forefront.
• Passion for people and commitment to building a proud workforce.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic counsel to the Board.
• Enhance employee engagement and welfare initiatives.
• Spearhead a modern and ambitious people strategy across the Group.

Skills

Organisational design

Retention management

Performance management

Leadership

Change management

Job description

In addition to your strategic responsibilities, you will provide policy and strategic counsel to the Board, oversee talent acquisition efforts, and enhance employee engagement and welfare initiatives. This multifaceted role requires a skilled people leader who can seamlessly navigate between operational and strategic needs while maintaining a clear direction.

To excel in this position, you should bring substantial experience in organisational design, retention, and performance management. Your track record should demonstrate a proven ability to drive change and integration, placing people at the forefront of the agenda. Whether you are stepping into your first No.1 people leadership role or already have relevant experience, a passion for people, an unwavering commitment to excellence, and the determination to build a workforce that takes pride in representing the organisation are essential.

South Hampshire College Group (SHCG) was formed through the merger of City College Southampton, Eastleigh College and Fareham College on 1^st August 2023. SHCG is now fully integrated and committed to creating better futures for all our students, driven by a mission to enable students, apprentices, and regional businesses to enjoy successful futures through high-quality technical and professional education and training.

Reporting to the Chief Executive and being part of the executive leadership team, you will spearhead a modern and ambitious people strategy that encompasses key areas such as flexible working, talent development, standardisation of working practices, and fostering a progressive culture of accountability and excellence across the Group.

Permanent | Hampshire | Circa £110,000 + Benefits