Head of HR

UK Agri-Tech Centre; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent group in the UK is seeking a Head of HR to shape the company's future plans and culture. Key responsibilities include implementing a performance management framework, developing learning strategies, and overseeing recruitment. The successful candidate should have a proven HR leadership track record, knowledge of UK employment law, and excellent communication skills. This role offers significant long-term potential and influence in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven HR leadership track record in a complex organisation.
• Experience in driving HR performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR compliance.

Responsibilities

• Implement a performance management framework.
• Develop and oversee a learning and development strategy.
• Oversee recruitment strategies to attract and retain talent.

Skills

HR leadership track record

Knowledge of UK employment law

Excellent communication skills

Strategic thinking

Collaborative leadership style

Job description

James Walker (Leith) Ltd is a multi-faceted group with a turnover of £150 million and reserves of £100 million. The group operates from a strong financial footing and has 4 divisions encompassing Woodbridge – timber sales and distribution, Dundas – housebuilding / property development, Walker Timber Engineering and Walker Healthcare.

The group continues to have ambitious plans to grow and scale, to identify new investment opportunities and to build on the successes of their existing model. As part of this they are now looking to appoint a Head of HR as part of their succession planning. This will see the successful applicant work closely with Craig Fairfoull (Chief Commercial Officer) and Euan Campbell (Group CFO) as the business enters the next exciting phase of its journey.

The JWL Group can draw on a pool of over 700 committed and talented people from across the organisation. Supported by strong management teams, the JWL teams have the expertise and knowledge to develop innovative solutions and to deliver complex, multi-team projects. The Group works at the centre of this network, setting up strategic partnerships in both the private and public sector to pursue and unlock new opportunities for growth and development, providing commercial vision, oversight and direction.

About the role

The new Head of HR will work closely with the management team and form a key pillar of the JWL management team on all HR and people matters, reporting to the Group CFO.

This is seen as a key hire within the business and is very much regarded as a long term appointment with huge potential to shape the future plans and culture of the organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Implement a performance management framework.
• Develop, deliver and oversee a learning and development strategy for the group.
• Assist leadership team with succession planning across the group, ensuring diversity and inclusion in hiring practices.
• Oversee recruitment strategies to attract and retain talent.

Candidate requirements

The successful candidate will have experience in the following areas:

• Proven HR leadership track record track record in a complex organisation.
• Experience in both leading and driving HR performance in a fast paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR compliance.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Strategic thinker with hands on operational capability.
• Collaborative and approachable leadership style.
• High integrity and confidentiality.
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment.

Apply Now

To apply, please send your CV to Jaclyn Needham, Director at FWB, at [e-mail]. For an initial confidential discussion, contact her on 0131 539 7087.