Head of HR

New Horizon Youth Centre; Greater London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

An organisation supporting youth is looking for a Head of HR to lead their HR strategy and improve people systems. This full-time position involves working closely with the COO and being a key advisor for the Executive Team. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are particularly encouraged to apply. The salary ranges from £46,800 to £52,000, and part-time candidates will be considered. The deadline for applications is 9am on February 11, 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR operations and organisational development.
• Strong relationship-building skills with staff and executive teams.
• Ability to develop and implement people strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement NHYC’s People strategy for 2025-2030.
• Act as a key advisor to the Executive Team.
• Support staff and managers in achieving success.

Job description

The Head of HR is a new role for the organisation. Over the last few years, the organisation and our staff team have grown significantly. To enable us to achieve our mission to give all young people a home, it is crucial that we make a significant shift in our HR and people plans so that staff and managers have all the support they need to succeed in these challenging times. To do so, we need to make a strategic shift with our HR capacity, improve our people systems, and make NHYC a great place to work for our 70+ strong staff team. You will work closely with the Chief Operating Officer to develop and implement NHYC’s People strategy for 2025-2030, taking on a varied role around key areas of organisational development and HR operations. You will need to build strong and trusting relationships with staff from across the organisation and act as a key advisor to the Executive Team.

We are happy to consider candidates taking their first step into leadership and we will consider exceptional part time candidates to ensure we find the right person or people for the role. We particularly welcome candidates from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities as these are overrepresented communities in our services and yet underrepresented within our leadership.

• Permanent, full-time role in our Leadership Team (part-time considered)
• Salary: £46,800 (salary scale £46,800-£52,000)
• Deadline to apply: 9am, Wednesday 11 February 2026