Head of Employee Life Cycle

Marie Curie; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Employee Life Cycle Experiences to lead transformative projects in People Operations. This role involves collaborating with senior leaders to enhance employee experiences throughout their journey, ensuring processes are inclusive and efficient. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management and a user-centric mindset. Join a passionate team dedicated to delivering exceptional care and support to those in need, while enjoying flexible working arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Flexible working

25 days annual leave

Group Personal Pension Scheme

Loan schemes for bikes and computers

Continuous professional development

Industry-leading training programmes

Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes

Enhanced bereavement and family friendly benefits

Access to Blue Light Card membership

Subsidised Eye Care

Qualifications

• Experience leading transformation initiatives in HR.
• Strong understanding of people systems and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership to refine project scope and manage timelines.
• Redesign employee experiences for clarity and inclusivity.

Skills

Project Management

People Operations

Organizational Design

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

People Systems

Job description

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Job Description

Marie Curie is the UK's leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they're likely to die from.

Our People and Organisational Development directorate oversees all aspects of the employee life cycle, from recruitment and onboarding to professional development, transitions and departures. It ensures that employees have the support and resources they need to excel in their roles and contribute meaningfully to the organisation's goals.

As the Head of the Employee Life Cycle Experiences and Processes redesign, you will be working closely with the Director of the Centres of Excellence on our Employee Life Cycle Transformation Project. This work focuses on reimagining and simplifying the experience for everyone involved in the employee journey whether joining, growing within, or leaving the organisation. Our goal is to enhance internal experiences for employees and managers, increase clarity and efficiency, and modernise processes that support people across the organisation.

You will be responsible for:

• Partnering with the Director of the Centres of Excellence to refine the project scope.
• Mapping current employee and manager experiences across the life cycle.
• Redesigning experiences and processes that are inclusive, equitable, and system-agnostic, focusing on improving ease, clarity, and consistency for employees and managers.
• Developing and managing detailed workplans, timelines, and resourcing aligned to project goals.
• Working closely with technology and delivery teams to implement the system changes required to support redesigned experiences.
• Managing internal and external project contributors and coordinate effectively across teams.
• Facilitating input and feedback from employees, managers, operational teams, and subject matter experts.
• Delivering project outcomes on time and within budget.

Key Criteria:

• Demonstrated experience in a similar role, leading and delivering transformation initiatives in People Operations or HR Shared Services functions.
• Experience in Organizational and Operating Models design for the People and Organizational Development function.
• Established track record of successful project management and delivery from concept to completion, managing multiple stakeholders and meeting deadlines.
• Experience working in or with areas such as reward, payroll, HR, and talent.
• Experience in delivering projects in a scaling or complex environment.
• Strong understanding of people systems and related technologies.
• Able to translate process requirements into clear system needs and work collaboratively with technology teams.
• A user centric and inclusive mindset in decision making and design. Ability to actively listen and design processes that are easy to access, understand, and use.
• Excellent communication, engagement and influencing skills. Ability to adapt communication styles and build strong, trusting relationships across a range of stakeholders securing buy-in at all levels.

Please see the full job description here.

Application & Interview Process

• As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and covering letter. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
• Close date for applications: Sunday 18 May.

Salary: c. £70,000-75,000 depending on experience

Contract: 12-month FTC

Based: This is a UK hybrid role where you will be predominantly home-based and working from our modern open plan offices in Embassy Gardens at least 1 day per week.

Benefits you'll LOVE:

• Flexible working. We're happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
• 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
• Continuous professional development opportunities.
• Industry-leading training programmes
• Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
• Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
• Access to Blue Light Card membership
• Subsidised Eye Care

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to [e-mail]

About Us

Every day of your life matters - from the first to the last. When you work for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We're a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and 12,000 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left.

Everyone knows our daffodil, but it's our warmth, creativity and care that touch lives. Here, we take the time to really get to know the people we care for and those who love them. And we do whatever it takes to give them the final days and hours they deserve.