Senior HR Leader — People Strategy, Engagement & OD

DN Colleges Group; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in the UK seeks an experienced Associate Director of HR Services to lead initiatives in organisational development, employee engagement, and staff development. The ideal candidate will demonstrate several years of HR experience, strategic insight, and leadership capabilities. This role offers a collaborative work environment with extensive benefits, including over 51 days of annual leave, a comprehensive pension scheme, and wellbeing initiatives.

Benefits

35 days' annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Enhanced pension and health schemes

Access to wellbeing initiatives

Flexible and part-time working options

Collaborative and inclusive environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience in Human Resources or Organisational Development.
• Experience in survey design and analysis, and budget management.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a solution-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic HR projects for employee experience and retention.
• Oversee engagement campaigns and wellbeing programmes.
• Support leadership development through training and coaching.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding and HR standards.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Change management

Communication

Project management

Education

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent

Coaching qualification (Level 5)

Job description

An educational institution in the UK seeks an experienced Associate Director of HR Services to lead initiatives in organisational development, employee engagement, and staff development. The ideal candidate will demonstrate several years of HR experience, strategic insight, and leadership capabilities. This role offers a collaborative work environment with extensive benefits, including over 51 days of annual leave, a comprehensive pension scheme, and wellbeing initiatives.