At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead strategic HR initiatives and influence executive decisions in a high-profile government organisation.
- Company: National central government organisation focused on financial stability and economic resilience.
- Benefits: Competitive pay of up to £725 per day and a dynamic work environment in London.
- Other info: Opportunity to work in a collaborative environment with a focus on inclusivity and high performance.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on organisational culture and workforce planning during a period of change.
- Qualifications: Proven HR leadership experience and expertise in employment law and organisational transformation.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
Are you an accomplished HR leader with the credibility to influence at Executive level and lead a people function through a period of strategic change? I am partnering with a high-profile national central government organisation who is looking to appoint an Interim Head of Human Resources on a 6-month temporary basis. They play a vital role in supporting the UK's financial stability and economic resilience. They are located in the heart of London, and the organisation goes into the office 3-days per week.
Reporting to the Chief People Officer, this is a pivotal leadership role responsible for providing strategic HR leadership across the organisation. You will act as a trusted adviser to the Executive Team, ensuring the organisation has the people, capability and culture required to deliver its objectives while leading a modern, high-performing HR function.
The Interim Head of Human Resources role is paying up to £725 per day (Inside IR35). Acting as the principal adviser to the Executive Team on all strategic and operational people matters, influencing key organisational decisions.
- Leading and developing the HR function, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality, commercially focused and customer-centred HR service.
- Driving organisational design, workforce planning and change initiatives, ensuring the organisation has the capability and operating model to deliver its strategic priorities.
- Providing expert leadership on complex employee relations matters, employment law, governance and people risk.
- Championing an inclusive, high-performing culture through progressive approaches to diversity, wellbeing, learning and leadership development.
- Using workforce analytics and organisational insight to inform decision-making, shape policy and support continuous improvement.
- Building strong relationships across the organisation, acting as a trusted adviser to senior leaders and representing the People function at Executive Committees and other senior forums.
- Deputising for the Chief People Officer where required, providing visible leadership across the wider People agenda.
This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced senior HR professional with a proven track record of partnering with Executive teams within a large, complex organisation. You will bring significant experience of organisational transformation, strategic workforce planning, organisational design and leading high-performing HR teams. A strong understanding of employment law, employee relations and modern people practices is essential, alongside a genuine commitment to creating inclusive, high-performing workplaces.
HR & Training Director in London employer: Allen Lane
As a pivotal player in supporting the UK's financial stability, this national central government organisation offers an exceptional work environment in the heart of London. With a commitment to inclusivity and high performance, employees benefit from a collaborative culture that fosters professional growth and strategic influence at the executive level. The role of HR & Training Director not only provides competitive remuneration but also the opportunity to lead transformative initiatives that shape the future of the organisation.
