Head of HR

HIRING WIZARD; London; On-site; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A client is seeking a Head of HR in London to lead HR operations and strategy for a non-profit organization. The role involves managing HR functions, compliance, and promoting good employee relations within a dedicated team. Ideal candidates should have relevant qualifications, strong interpersonal skills, and experience in similar environments.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave Entitlements

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Private Medical Insurance

Medical Cashback Scheme

Generous Pension (12% employer contribution)

Season Ticket Loans

Learning & Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• CIPD level 5 (preferably level 7).
• Experience in similar working environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR services ensuring legal compliance and resource availability.
• Develop human resources strategy and annual training plan.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

IT Literacy

Education

Degree or equivalent

CIPD level 5

CIPD level 7

Tools

Microsoft Office

Databases

Job description

Our client has an exciting opportunity for a Head of HR to join their dedicated team.

Location: London, EC4Y

Salary: £65,000 per annum

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hrs pw (Monday – Friday, 9 – 5.30)
Closing date: 10am on 21^st July 2025

About our client:

Our client is proud to provide support, education and accommodation to barristers at every stage of their careers. The Inn awards just over a million pounds in scholarships each year, with the majority going to students commencing the bar vocational training course, some to students doing a post-graduate law conversion course, plus smaller amounts for ad hoc overseas placements, essay prizes etc.

The Inn’s mission is to support the rule of law in the UK and overseas, especially Common Law jurisdictions, and carries this out by providing extensive education opportunities and support to its members across the world.

Head of HR – The Role:

In this full-time role (37.5 hours per week), you will serve as Head of HR for an organisation comprising approximately 100 staff members across a range of functions. Supported by an HR Officer, you will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing the existing HR function, while developing and implementing effective strategies that align with the Inn’s objectives. You will ensure that HR operations are legally compliant, quality-driven, efficient, and provide proactive support to the Inn’s management,

Head of HR – Key Responsibilities:

- Lead HR services for all staff members, ensuring that all functions have the staff resources they need, and that the Inn is legally compliant in terms of employment law

- Develop and implement a coherent human resources strategy and detailed supporting work plans for agreement by the Under Treasurer

- Advise managers on the best processes to attract, select and recruit staff, ensuring that these processes are as cost-effective as possible

- Promote good employee relations

- Compile and implement an annual training plan for employees at all levels of the Inn

- Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within the organisation

Head of HR – You:

- Educated to degree level or equivalent

- CIPD level 5 (preferably level 7)

- Experience of a similar working environment &/or understanding of the workings of the Temple or other not-for-profit organisation

- IT literate with experience of using databases, Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) and other computerised systems

- Excellent communications and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively (verbally and in writing) at all levels

Head of HR – Benefits:

- Generous Annual Leave Entitlements

- Life Assurance

- Employee Assistance Programme (online resources and access to confidential counselling services)

- Private Medical Insurance (including gym membership)

- Medical Cashback Scheme (e.g. for dental, optical)

- Generous Pension (12% employer contribution)

- Season Ticket Loans

- Access to a Range of Learning & Development Opportunities

- Opportunity to join our dedicated team and work in a beautiful, unique, and historical setting in central London

Application Process:

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an environment that promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

Closing date: 10am on 21^st July 2025

Interviews: 29^th/30^th July 2025

To submit your application for this exciting Head of HR opportunity, please click ‘Apply’ now.