Director People and Culture

OFQUAL; Coventry; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent qualifications regulator in the United Kingdom is seeking a Director of People and Culture. The successful candidate will lead the Human Resources team, focusing on staff development, equality, and the delivery of an effective People Strategy. Experience in managing complex priorities and inspiring individuals is essential in this pivotal role. This position is based in Coventry, England.

Qualifications

• Highly experienced people leader with a proven track record.
• Ability to manage and influence across various levels.
• Experience in developing and delivering People Strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead the expert Human Resources team at Ofqual.
• Develop a brilliant people offer and service.
• Ensure delivery of positive results across stakeholders.

Skills

Staff development

Influencing and inspiring

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Building collaborative relationships

Working under competing priorities

Job description

Ofqual is the independent qualifications regulator for England. We currently regulate 200+ awarding organisations, and approx. 11,600 certified qualifications. These include GCSEs, AS and A levels, and a broad range of vocational and technical qualifications. For more information about what we do please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofqual

About the Team

Our Human Resources Department supports our wider organisation of circa 340 staff in ensuring we deliver against both our statutory objectives and our People Strategy by ensuring we attract, recruit, retain and develop bright and brilliant colleagues.

What will the postholder be doing?

We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and highly experienced Human Resources expert to join Ofqual as the Director of People and Culture.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Finance and Operations and working closely with the Executive Team and the Chief Regulator, you will lead our expert Human Resources team in developing a brilliant people offer and service.

You will be highly skilled at influencing and inspiring individuals at all levels with a real appetite for staff development, equality, diversity and inclusion alongside the ability to evolve and deliver our People Strategy.

To be successful in this role you will be a highly experienced people leader able to build collaborative relationships across both internal and external stakeholders to ensure delivery of positive results. A proven track record of working across complex, competing, and high-profile priorities is also essential.