Interim Head of People Services
- Location: [Please specify location]
- Job Type: Interim
- Salary: [Please specify salary range]
We are seeking an experienced Interim Head of People Services to provide operational leadership during a period of transition. Reporting to the CEO, this role involves leading the day-to-day delivery of the People function, ensuring business continuity across various HR domains. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on HR professional who can quickly build relationships, provide stability, and make an immediate impact within a values-led organisation.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Lead the delivery of HR operations, employee relations, recruitment, workforce planning, payroll oversight, and people systems.
- Work closely with the Director of People Services to support key workforce priorities while maintaining a high-quality, compliant HR service.
- Ensure effective stakeholder management and maintain strong communication across all levels of the organisation.
- Provide strategic and operational HR guidance to senior leaders and the board.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Proven senior HR leadership experience.
- Strong operational and strategic HR knowledge.
- Extensive experience in employee relations and change management.
- Experience advising senior leaders and boards.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Strong knowledge of UK employment law.
- CIPD Level 7 preferred (Level 5 with significant experience considered).
Desirable:
- Experience in healthcare, charity, or not-for-profit sectors.
- Experience managing volunteers.
- Familiarity with HR systems and payroll oversight.
To apply for the Interim Head of People Services position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role. Apply now for immediate consideration.
