Director of People & Culture, 6 - 9 month FTC

Morgan Hunt UK Limited; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization is seeking a Director of People & Culture for a 6 - 9 month FTC in London with hybrid working. The ideal candidate will shape the HR function and foster an inclusive culture. Responsibilities include strategic leadership, transformation of the People strategy, and enhancing employee relations. Candidates should have a strong HR background and knowledge of employment law. Competitive salary of £64,000 offered.

Qualifications

• Immediate availability as Director of People or Head of HR.
• Strong track record in leading HR functions.
• Expertise in employment law and change management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day HR operations.
• Deliver the People strategy.
• Align organizational culture with leadership.

Skills

Strategic leadership

People strategy execution

Employee relations management

HR policy improvement

CIPD qualification

Education

CIPD qualification

Job description

Director of People & Culture, 6 - 9 month FTC - Charity - London with hybrid working - £64,000

This is an exciting opportunity for a Director of People or an experienced Head of HR to join an amazing charity providing vital services across London.

You will be responsible for building and developing the HR function and shaping an inclusive, high‑performing culture. Your key accountabilities include:

• Providing strategic leadership and overseeing the day‑to‑day operations of the HR team
• Delivering the transformational People strategy
• Working with the Senior Leadership Team to align culture across the organisation
• Building strong relationships with the Trade Union, leading on complex change projects and ER issues
• Reviewing and improving HR policies and processes including EDI initiatives
• Improving staff engagement and helping to ensure they are an employer of choice

Qualifications & Experience

You should be an immediately available Director of People or an experienced Head of HR with a track record of leading and motivating an HR function. Excellent knowledge of employment law combined with experience of managing change projects and complex employee relations issues is required. Ability to work both strategically and operationally is essential. CIPD qualification is desirable.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.