People and Culture Committee Independent Member

JR United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Independent Member for its People and Culture Committee. This role involves advising on strategic HR policies and ensuring a culture of equity and inclusion within the organization. The appointed candidate will contribute to the governance of HR practices, oversee the effectiveness of the HR function, and play a crucial role in shaping the organizational culture. This is a unique opportunity to influence the strategic direction of a well-respected organization while working with dedicated volunteers and staff to foster a positive workplace environment.

Qualifications

• Strong track record in Reward and Recognition.
• Experience in HR policy formulation across large organizations.
• Understanding of governance issues and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Review and recommend People & Culture Strategy to the Board.
• Monitor HR performance and ensure compliance.
• Advise on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion considerations.

Skills

Reward and Recognition

HR Policy Formulation

Pay and Benefits Management

Governance Issues Understanding

Effective Communication

Strategic Planning Commitment

Charitable Organization Experience

Job description

People and Culture Committee Independent Member, chingford

Client:

The Scouts

Location:

chingford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

6

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

The People and Culture (P&C) Committee is responsible to the Board of Trustees for oversight of the People and Culture Strategy and its effective implementation, including the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion agenda. The scope of the P&C Committee includes HQ volunteers as well as the staff workforce. It sets and reviews the salary of executive management; oversees the annual cost of living review, is focused on developing the right working culture for the organisation and scrutinises and approves HR policies.

The role of an Independent Member is to provide the People and Culture Committee with advice, guidance and scrutiny to assist the Committee in making key decisions. There is no remuneration directly associated with the role, although the Association will reimburse fully for all reasonable and properly documented expenses incurred in performing duties.

Main responsibilities

Along with other members of the Committee:

• Review the People & Culture Strategy which supports the organisational strategy and recommend it to the Board
• Act as advisor to ensure Equity, Diversity and Inclusion considerations for staff and HQ volunteers underpin the objectives within the People & Culture strategy
• Conduct high level monitoring and oversight of the achievement of objectives within the People & Culture strategy
• Oversee the HR function to assure that we are legally compliant, effective and responsive to the needs of the organisation and its people
• Ensure that the culture of the organisation is appropriate to achieve its objectives and support its values
• Monitor HR key performance indicators to assure the Committee and the Board that the Scouts is a good employer
• Ensure that robust and suitable HR policies and procedures are in place, that ensure fairness, equality and best practice in the management of staff, including an effective Reward Policy to underpin the successful recruitment and retention of staff
• Recommend to the Board the annual staff pay award
• Ensure the effective recruitment of ELT members via the Chair of the Committee
• Approve remuneration for ELT (with the exception of the Chief Executive whose remuneration is determined by the Board)
• Ensure an effective performance management policy and appraisal process is in place for ELT
• Assure itself that staff/volunteer relationships are effective
• Oversee the wellbeing of our people, working in collaboration with the HQ Health, Safety and Welfare Committee.

Skills and Experience

Candidates should:

• Have a strong track record of achievement, especially in the area of Reward and Recognition
• Have experience of contributing to, supporting and or/leading HR policy formulation and culture setting across a large organisation or movement
• Have experience of designing and managing pay, benefits and non-financial incentives to motivate people
• Have a breadth of vision and a grasp of governance issues alongside an eye for detail
• Have unquestioned integrity, effective communications skills and experience of high-level discussion
• Have an understanding and commitment to The Scout Association’s evolving strategic plan and vision
• Be able to digest and act upon large amounts of written material, and have the ability to consider and constructively challenge the performance, strategy and objectives of The Scout Association
• Have experience of the Scout Movement and, ideally, the role of HQ volunteers
• Have experience of working at, or volunteering with, a charitable organisation.

Time Commitment

For this role, the appointed candidate should expect to spend the equivalent of a day per quarter on The Scout Association’s work after the induction phase. This is based on preparation for and attendance at the scheduled People and Culture Committee meetings (three in each year, generally two meetings online and one face to face in London)

Appointment term

Appointments are typically for an initial three-year term, with the possibility of a further term of three years subject to a satisfactory appraisal.

How to apply

If you are interested in the position and would like to apply, please send your CV and supporting statement outlining your suitability for the role, to [e-mail]. Please add ‘P&C Committee Member’ in the subject heading.

The closing date for applications is: Thursday, 5th of June 2025.

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Created on 05/05/2025 by JR United Kingdom