Head of People Services in Devon

Head of People Services in Devon

Devon Full-Time 63000 - 77000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Cathedral Appointments | B Corp

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead and shape a progressive People function, enhancing employee experience and engagement.
  • Company: Purpose-driven organisation focused on community and employee inclusion.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, on-site work, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on workforce planning and organisational development.
  • Qualifications: Proven HR leadership experience and strong advisory skills.

The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.

Up to £67,478 | On-site | Newton Abbot

Company Overview: Our client is an established, purpose-led organisation delivering essential services to its customers and communities. With a strong focus on employee experience, inclusion and continuous improvement, the organisation is investing in a modern, insight-led People function that supports its wider strategic ambitions.

Role Overview: This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced senior HR leader to join as Head of People Services, taking responsibility for shaping and delivering a high-quality, responsive and progressive People function. Working closely with the senior leadership team, you will help shape and deliver the People Strategy while acting as a trusted adviser on workforce planning, organisational development, leadership capability and performance. You will lead and develop the People Services team, oversee the full employee lifecycle and use data, technology and insight to create an efficient, digitally enabled service and an outstanding employee experience. This is a broad and influential leadership position encompassing culture, employee engagement, talent, organisational development, employee relations, HR systems, workforce planning, reward, wellbeing and People governance.

Responsibilities of the Head of People Services:

  • Shape and deliver the People Strategy, workforce plans and organisational development priorities, providing expert advice and constructive challenge to senior leaders.
  • Lead and develop a high-performing People Services function, overseeing the full employee lifecycle, employee relations, talent acquisition.

Head of People Services in Devon employer: Cathedral Appointments | B Corp

Our client is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises innovation and collaboration in the heart of Dawlish. With competitive salaries up to £70k, comprehensive benefits including a generous holiday allowance, pension scheme, and private medical insurance, employees are supported in their professional growth and development. The opportunity to mentor junior team members while leading high-value infrastructure projects makes this role particularly rewarding for those looking to make a significant impact in their field.

Cathedral Appointments | B Corp

Contact Details:

Cathedral Appointments | B Corp Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Head of People Services in Devon

HR Leadership
People Strategy Development
Workforce Planning
Organisational Development
Employee Engagement
Talent Acquisition
Employee Relations