Head of HR

Ashdown Group; Woking; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The charity near Woking is seeking an experienced Head of HR to join on an initial 1-year fixed-term contract. The role is onsite five days per week and will lead a team of six HR professionals to deliver a high-quality service across the organisation.

You will develop and implement the people strategy, drive performance initiatives, provide expert advice on employee relations, and modernise HR policies to strengthen engagement across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as Head of HR with strategic and hands‑on capability.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and employee relations.
• Proven track record in organisational change and policy development.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 6 HR professionals and deliver people strategy.
• Improve recruitment processes and employee engagement across the organisation.
• Develop and modernise HR services and policies across the organisation.

Skills

HR leadership

employee relations

UK employment law

change management

communication

line management

Education

CIPD qualification (advantageous)

Job description

A successful charity is seeking an experienced Head of HR to join its organisation on an initial 1-year fixed-term contract. Based near Woking, the successful candidate will be required to work onsite 5 days per week.

Managing a team of 6, you will provide strong operational leadership across HR, ensuring the team delivers a high-quality, consistent and effective service across the organisation. You will be responsible for delivering the people strategy, implementing performance initiatives, providing expert advice on employee relations matters, and developing and maintaining effective HR policies and procedures. A key focus of the role will be developing and implementing a plan to strengthen and modernise HR services, while improving recruitment processes and employee engagement across the organisation.

To be successful in this role, you will be an experienced Head of HR with a proven ability to operate at both a strategic and hands-on level. You will have excellent communication and line-management skills, alongside a strong track record of leading organisational change, managing employee relations matters and driving continuous improvement. A strong understanding of UK employment law is essential, while a CIPD qualification would be advantageous.

Please note that successful applicants will be required to undergo a comprehensive screening process.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated and approachable HR professional to join a successful charity committed to fostering an inclusive, positive and productive culture.