Director of People

Western Computer; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading charity as a Director of People to spearhead their People and Culture strategy. You will lead a transformative effort to enhance organizational effectiveness and employee engagement while promoting diversity and inclusion. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the field of dementia research.

Qualifications

• Significant senior-level HR leadership experience within a mission-driven organisation.
• Proven track record of leading people and organisational development strategies.
• Extensive knowledge of UK employment law and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver the People and Culture strategy.
• Oversee talent acquisition and workforce planning.
• Lead organizational development and culture change initiatives.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Strategic Thinking

Emotional Intelligence

Education

CIPD Level 5

Diploma in HR Management

Chartered Member of CIPD

Job description

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About the Job

Shape our culture. Lead our people. Power our growth.

Alzheimer’s Research UK is at a critical point in its journey. As the UK’s leading dementia research charity, we are scaling our work to accelerate life-changing breakthroughs. We know that achieving our ambitious goals depends on our people – and we’re looking for an experienced Director of People to lead us through this exciting phase of transformation and growth.

Reporting directly to the CEO, this is a pivotal leadership role where you’ll shape and deliver our People and Culture strategy, act as a trusted partner to our senior leadership, and oversee the full breadth of our people agenda – from strategic workforce planning and organisational development, to talent acquisition, digital transformation of people systems, culture change and embedding equity, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything we do.

We are seeking a senior and credible People leader with a proven track record of delivering people and organisational development strategies at scale. You’ll bring deep experience of driving growth, leading culture change, building leadership capability and developing high-performing, inclusive teams. Strategic yet hands-on, you will thrive working in partnership with colleagues across the charity to ensure our people function empowers us to deliver our mission.

If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact, and excited by the opportunity to lead People & Culture at a sector-leading, purpose-driven charity, we’d love to hear from you.

For an informal conversation or to request a candidate pack, please contact Woosh Raza (External strategic consultant supporting us with this campaign) via email [e-mail]

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

• Strategy and Leadership
• Organisational Development and Culture
• Strategic People Leadership
• Talent Acquisition and Workforce Planning
• HR Systems & Technology
• Team Leadership, Governance and Performance
• External Influence and Professional Development

What we are looking for:

• CIPD Level 5 – Undergraduate Level
• Diploma in HR Management or
• HR Development
• Chartered Member of CIPD
• Accredited coach
• Significant senior-level HR leadership experience –ideally within a mission-driven organisation.
• A proven track record of leading people and organisational development strategies that deliver impact and support growth.
• Extensive knowledge and experience of the practical application of UK employment law and best practice.
• Expertise in developing and embedding culture change, employee engagement and workforce planning initiatives.
• Experience of leading and motivating high-performing HR or People teams to deliver an excellent service across an organisation.
• Effective team player who can also work autonomously.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans.
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, with the credibility to build trust and drive change at all levels.
• Excellent leadership skills with both practical and short/long term strategic vision; ability to build relationships and inspire confidence and respect at all levels.
• Strong communicator – able to build rapport and demonstrate strong influencing, negotiation and listening skills
• Skilled at using data, insight and organisational intelligence to inform decisions and evaluate impact.
• High levels of emotional intelligence and political awareness.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present to senior stakeholders and external audiences.
• Confident in managing complexity and ambiguity with resilience and clarity.
• Passionate about creating inclusive, engaging and high-performing workplace cultures.
• Values-driven and committed to the mission of the charity.
• Collaborative, open and empowering leadership style, a strong team player.
• Demonstrates and encourages ownership and responsibility; drive/motivation - has a “can-do” attitude and is committed to delivering results and strives for continuous improvement.
• A good blend of strategic and analytical thinking; innovative personality; able to see the bigger picture and set future direction.
• Strong ethical standards and a high level of personal integrity.

Additional Information:

Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.

Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.

Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.

Salary: Competitive salary (dependent on experience) plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.

The closing date for applications is the 13th July, with first interviews being held on the 21st and 22nd July and second stage interviews being held on the 29th and 30th July. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us at [e-mail].

How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.

About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope. ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference.

To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK

Location: United Kingdom (Hybrid)