Head of People and Culture

Deen; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Lane Masjid and Community Centre (GLMCC) in Birmingham is seeking a Head of People & Culture to lead its people strategy and foster an inclusive workplace culture aligned with its faith-based ethos. Reporting to the CEO, you will embed modern HR practices, champion safeguarding, and support governance and regulatory compliance.

This on-site role offers a fixed-term contract and 37.5 hours per week. The position focuses on strategy, culture, HR operations and policy updates, including GDPR

Qualifications

• Experience leading HR strategy and culture initiatives.
• Knowledge of employment law, GDPR, and safeguarding requirements.
• Ability to design and implement job evaluation and leadership development frameworks.
• Experience overseeing recruitment, onboarding, payroll and employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a People & Culture Plan aligned with GLMCC's mission.
• Lead HR operations including recruitment, onboarding, payroll, pensions and ER.

Skills

People management

Leadership development

HR operations

Employment law

Tools

Payroll systems

HRIS

Job description

Open role# Head of People and CultureGreen Lane Masjid and Community Centre (GLMCC) · Birmingham, United KingdomGet matched to roles and people like thisSet up with your AI in 60s. Free, with an introduction only when you both say yes.Find my matchesGet job alertsWork mode: On-siteType: ContractField: Human ResourcesPosted: 1d agoCloses: 4 December 2026Apply on greenlanemasjid.orgGreen Lane Masjid and Community Centre (GLMCC) is seeking a Head of People & Culture to lead its people strategy and foster an inclusive workplace culture aligned with the organization's faith-based ethos and community mission. Based in a Grade II listed Victorian building in Birmingham, GLMCC has served the Muslim community since 1979 through its educational college, outreach programs, welfare services, youth initiatives, international humanitarian work, and mosque, welcoming thousands of worshippers weekly. About the role: Reporting to the CEO with one direct report, you'll strengthen organizational capability by embedding modern HR practices, job evaluation frameworks, and leadership development while ensuring legal compliance and safeguarding standards. Key responsibilities: Strategy and culture: Develop and deliver a People & Culture Plan that supports GLMCC's growth and community mission Foster a positive, inclusive culture where staff and volunteers feel engaged and valued Support senior leaders with structural changes, workforce planning, and role design HR operations: Oversee recruitment, onboarding, payroll, pensions, and employee relations Provide HR guidance on disciplinary, grievance, and capability matters Maintain accurate and timely HR administration, records, and reporting Policy and compliance: Review and update HR policies to reflect best practice, employment law, GDPR, and safeguarding requirements Manage safer recruitment and DBS (criminal record) verification for staff and volunteers Ensure compliance with internal governance and external regulatory requirements Employment terms: Fixed-term contract, 37.5 hours per week, £37,000–£42,000 annually depending on experience. Based on-site at Green Lane Masjid, 20 Green Lane, Birmingham B9 5DB. Applications via the organization's website.