Head of HR

Environmental Investigation Agency; England; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution

Mental health and wellbeing support

Generous annual leave

Job summary

A non-profit organization based in the UK is looking for a Head of HR to provide strategic leadership and manage the HR function during a period of growth. The role offers a salary of £55,000-£60,000 per annum, and includes a hybrid working model. Ideal candidates will have extensive senior HR experience, a CIPD Level 7 qualification, and a strong understanding of UK employment law. Additional benefits include generous annual leave and a pension contribution.

Qualifications

• Significant senior HR leadership experience required.
• Strong, up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law and HR governance.
• Ability to operate effectively in a Senior Management Team.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership of the HR function.
• Contribute to organisation-wide decision-making.
• Line-manage the HR Officer and oversee HR services.

Skills

Senior HR leadership experience

Strong knowledge of UK employment law

Influencing and relationship-building skills

Experience with international employment arrangements

Education

CIPD Level 7 (or equivalent)

Job description

Environmental Investigation Agency provided pay range

This range is provided by Environmental Investigation Agency. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

In this new role we are seeking an experienced, confident HR professional to provide both strategic and operational leadership of the EIA HR function through a period of growth and transition.

As a member of the Senior Management team, the Head of HR will contribute towards organisation-wide decision‑making and will ensure that the people strategy underpins EIA’s mission and long-term goals. Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Head of HR will use their initiative to develop and manage the HR function, providing expert advice on organisational change and transformation through people-focused initiatives.

The role will require a combination of strategic planning, operational delivery, and advisory skills to support change, foster a positive culture, and ensure compliance with UK employment law and best practice. The Head of HR will line‑manage the HR Officer and oversee high‑quality, responsive HR services across the charity.

About you

• You will have significant senior HR leadership experience, and be CIPD Level 7 (or equivalent experience), with a strong, up to date knowledge of UK employment law and HR governance at a strategic level.
• Ideally you will have experience working within a charity, NGO or campaigning sector.
• You will have proven ability to operate effectively as part of a Senior Management Team, contributing to organisation-wide decision-making beyond the HR remit.
• You will have strong influencing and relationship‑building skills, with credibility at senior levels.
• You will have a proven ability as a self-sufficient HR leader.
• You will have experience of working with international employment arrangements, including Employer of Record models, ideally with experience of international employment law or cross‑border HR practices.

What we offer

Location: Hybrid Working possible between offices in London Islington and home.

Hours: 24‑32 hours per week, with the exact hours and working pattern to be agreed.

Salary: £55,000‑£60,000 per annum depending on experience (pro rata to working hours)

Contract Type: Permanent

Holiday: Annual leave package of 25 days annual leave (+ days off between Xmas and New Year) + Bank Holidays + day off on your birthday, with an additional day per year up to a max of 29 days (pro rata).

Benefits: 4‑8% pension contribution, Mental health and wellbeing support programme

By applying for this role, you are stating that you are eligible to work in the UK. EIA UK is unable to apply for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

EIA UK is committed to being a fair and inclusive employer. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds, especially under‑represented groups and minorities.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Part‑time

Job function

Human Resources and Management

Industries: Non‑profit Organisations