Head of People & Organisational Development

Age UK Oxfordshire; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity, Age UK Oxfordshire, is looking for a Head of People & Organisational Development. The successful candidate will be pivotal in shaping culture change and supporting staff and volunteers while overseeing people operations and development initiatives. This strategic role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Charity paid cash health plan

Flexible working

Pension scheme

4 x salary life insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Senior HR/OD experience, ideally in the VCSE sector.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Analytical skills to drive performance and engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead people operations, L&D, and organisational development.
• Champion EDI and embed inclusive practices across the charity.
• Deliver cross-functional change projects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Level 7 qualification or equivalent

Job description

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Company Description

About us:

Employing some 130+ people and engaging 350+ volunteers, the charity has an exceptional record of innovation, advocacy and enabling support to the most disadvantaged carers and older people in the county, as well as a strong influencing role in line with the national work of Age UK.

Our distinctives and differentiators include:

• Trusted brand / household name / '65yr old' story (founded in 1960s).
• Well-suited people with relevant lived and/or work experience (checked / vetted).
• Specialist knowledge, skills (training) to work with older people and unpaid carers
• Local community / professional system knowledge (adult social care and health).
• The time our workforce spends with older people (relative to other professionals).

We encourage applications from all candidates to support a more diverse workforce. We are committed to challenging all forms of discrimination and celebrating and promoting diversity throughout our work.

Position

Are you a strategic, people-focused leader ready to shape the future of a respected local charity?

We're looking for a Head of People & Organisational Development to lead our people function, drive culture change, and support our incredible staff and volunteers. You'll work closely with the CEO and leadership team to deliver our 2030 vision-fostering a culture of learning, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

What You'll Do:

- Lead people operations, L&D, and organisational development

- Champion EDI and embed inclusive practices across the charity

- Use data and insight to drive performance and engagement

- Deliver cross-functional change projects that make a real impact

What You'll Bring:

- Senior HR/OD experience, ideally in the VCSE sector

- Level 7 qualification (or equivalent)

- Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills

- A values-driven mindset and passion for people and purpose

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a trusted, forward-thinking charity with a clear appetite for change. If you're ready to lead with heart and ambition, we'd love to hear from you.

Requirements

Hours; 35 hours week, Monday to Friday based in Abingdon.

Salary; Circa £55,000 per annum

Contract; 18 month Fixed Term Contract (initially)

Closing date for applications; 28th July 2025, 5.00 pm

Interview; to be confirmed

Benefits:
• 28 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays. Increasing to 33 days after 5 years continuous service
• Charity paid cash health plan. For employees and dependants (up to age 24)
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible working
• Charity sick pay
• Free on-site parking
• Pension scheme
• 4 x salary life insurance (subject to pension scheme membership)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Blue Light Card entitlement

Benefits

Paid annual leave

Paid sick leave

Employee discount schemes

Employee assistance programme (EAP)

Free parking

Pension scheme

Other information

To apply, please upload your CV and a covering letter.

If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]