HR Director / Associate Director of People and Culture

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A large public sector organisation in Bristol seeks an HR Director to lead the People/HR function, ensuring effective people management and engagement. The role focuses on developing leadership practices and fostering a high-performing culture aligned with the organisation's values.

Benefits

Generous holiday arrangements

Flexible working

Contributory pension schemes

Wide range of learning and development opportunities

Clear career development pathways

Well-being support

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Knowledge of management and leadership theories and best practices.
• Skills to devise and use tools for working with teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chief People Officer in building people practices.
• Lead the People/HR function and embed good management practices.
• Promote regular, constructive two-way communication throughout the organisation.

Skills

Knowledge of human and organisational dimensions

Excellent communication skills

Strong project management skills

Ability to influence stakeholders

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HR Director / Associate Director of People and Culture, Bristol

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Location:

Bristol, United Kingdom

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Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

14.05.2025

Expiry Date:

28.06.2025

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Job Description:

Your new company

This is a large public sector organisation - a not-for-profit social enterprise. The organisation is committed to serving our communities as a Community Interest Company. Their activities provide benefits to all members of the populations of the areas they cover.

Your new role

This role involves working in partnership with stakeholders to ensure the organisation is well-led and high-performing, achieving its strategic and operational objectives. You will support the Chief People Officer in building people practices, lead the People/HR function, and provide a robust framework supported by reliable, client-focused, efficient systems and processes. You will also lead the EDI & Staff Engagement functions and embed good people management practices that reflect the organisation's values of being innovative, inclusive, and influential. Your responsibilities include supporting and coaching managers to be confident, enabled, and empowered leaders who engage and inspire their teams. You will focus on ensuring employees have access to regular and relevant development opportunities to perform their roles safely, effectively, and compassionately, helping them reach their full potential. Additionally, you will promote regular, constructive two-way communication throughout the organisation to ensure employees feel informed, valued, and engaged with organisational objectives.

What you'll need to succeed

• Knowledge of human and organisational dimensions of change, learning, and development.
• Knowledge of how organisational development can be used to effect positive outcomes.
• Knowledge of management and leadership theories and best practices.
• Skills to devise and use tools (process and behavioural) for working with teams and individuals.
• Ability to influence stakeholders across challenging environments – being politically astute.
• Excellent communication skills, able to articulate complex information to all levels of the organisation.
• Strong project management skills: planning, delivering on timescales, managing expectations, and reporting progress.
• Ability to act as a role model and advocate for best people practices.

What you'll get in return

• 6-month fixed-term contract.
• Generous holiday arrangements and a holiday trading scheme.
• Flexible working.
• Contributory pension schemes, including a generous pension scheme for many roles.
• Corporate induction programme with opportunities to meet senior leadership and service users.
• Wide range of learning and development opportunities.
• Clear career development pathways.
• A Staff Forum and a Staff Survey to ensure everyone's voice is heard.
• Staff discounts (including bus passes).
• Well-being support, including free physiotherapy and occupational health services.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to work scheme.