Location : Victoria, London - Hybrid (occasional UK travel)
Contract : Permanent
Salary : £62,000
The Opportunity
MLC Partners are delighted to be partnering with Thrive at Five to recruit their incoming Head of People during an exciting period of growth and transformation.
Thrive at Five is a purpose-driven charity committed to improving outcomes for young children and families through community collaboration and innovative approaches to early childhood development.
The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping organisational design, strengthening learning and development, and building a People function that supports Thrive at Five's future ambitions.
The Role
Reporting to the Director of Design and Planning, the incumbent will lead the People function, combining strategic leadership with hands-on HR delivery.
Key responsibilities include:
Developing and delivering the People strategy in line with organisational objectives.
Partnering with senior leadership on organisational design, workforce planning and change management.
Leading learning and development initiatives, building the skills and capabilities required to support future growth.
Overseeing recruitment, onboarding, talent development and employee engagement.
Providing expert advice on employee relations, employment law and HR best practice.
Reviewing and improving HR policies, processes, systems and reporting.
Supporting organisational culture, wellbeing and equality, diversity and inclusion.
About you:
Significant experience in a senior HR or People generalist role.
Strong experience supporting organisational growth, change and development.
Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and advise on complex employee relations matters.
Experience developing learning and development strategies and initiatives.
Comprehensive knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice.
Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
A calm, pragmatic and adaptable approach to working in an evolving organisation.
CIPD Level 5 qualification or above (essential).
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Head of People employer: MLC Partners Careers
MLC Partners is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises collaboration and innovation. With a focus on employee growth, you will have access to ongoing professional development opportunities while enjoying the flexibility of predominantly remote working. Join us to make a meaningful impact in a supportive environment where your financial expertise can drive strategic decisions across the UK.
