Head of HR and Governance Support

Liberty; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent campaigning organization in the United Kingdom is looking for a Head of HR to lead strategic and operational HR functions. The ideal candidate will provide supportive HR services and collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team to embed a positive culture aligned with organizational values. Experience working at a senior level is crucial to ensure effective operational support for the boards. This role requires strong leadership, management skills, and the ability to implement effective systems.

Qualifications

• Experience working at a senior level to support boards effectively.
• Track record of delivering HR services in small organizations.
• Experience in developing and implementing HR strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive HR service to managers across the organization.
• Work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to develop HR strategy.
• Ensure operational support for boards to function effectively.

Skills

Strong leadership

Management skills

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Job description

The balance of the role is approximately 2.5dpw HR and 1.5dpw Governance Support. Applications for a 2.5 days per week Head of HR role will also be considered. Please indicate which role you are applying for when you make your application.

Liberty is an independent campaigning organisation. It challenges injustice, defends freedom, and campaigns to make sure everyone in the UK is treated fairly.

Liberty is a small organisation, which punches above its weight, delivering its work through a team of around 35 employees. We are looking for a Head of HR and Governance Support who brings strong leadership and management skills, hands‑on day‑to‑day delivery to support high‑performing teams, and who has strong organisational skills and experience working at a senior level to be able to effectively support the Liberty board, and the board of Liberty's sister charity, The Civil Liberties Trust.

You will line manager and work closely with the HR Officer to provide responsive, problem solving and supportive HR service to managers across the organisation and to work alongside, support and advise the Senior Leadership Team to develop and deliver a strong HR strategy embedding best practice and continuing to build a positive, inclusive and high‑performing culture strongly aligned with Liberty's values.

You will also work closely with the Senior Leadership Team, the Board and the Finance and Governance Officer to ensure that both boards have the operational and implementation support they need to function effectively, including supporting the upcoming governance review.

We are looking for someone who enjoys working at both a strategic and operational level, who enjoys implementing effective systems, and embraces the opportunities and challenges of embedding values‑led, anti‑oppressive principles within a progressive organisation.

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