At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the people agenda and shape the culture of a respected mutual organisation.
- Company: Join National Friendly Society, a purpose-driven organisation with over 150 years of heritage.
- Benefits: Competitive salary around £75k plus exceptional benefits package.
- Other info: Opportunity to influence strategy at Executive and Board level in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a visible impact and help shape a thriving workplace culture.
- Qualifications: Significant HR leadership experience and strong knowledge of UK employment legislation.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
National Friendly Society is seeking a new Head of People & Culture. This is a rare opportunity to join a highly respected mutual organisation with a heritage spanning more than 150 years. Reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with the Executive Team and Board, you will lead the people agenda at a pivotal time for the Society, ensuring its culture, leadership capability and workforce strategy support continued growth and success.
As a member-owned business, National Friendly is driven by purpose rather than profit alone. Its values-led culture, commitment to colleagues and focus on delivering excellent outcomes for members make this a genuinely rewarding leadership opportunity.
The Opportunity
This is a broad and influential role, combining strategic leadership with operational delivery. You will:
- Develop and deliver the People & Culture strategy.
- Act as the principal adviser to the CEO and Executive Team on people matters.
- Lead succession planning, workforce planning and talent development.
- Drive employee engagement, wellbeing and culture initiatives.
- Support the Board and Remuneration Committee on organisational capability and people governance.
- Lead the HR and Facilities functions, ensuring excellent service delivery across the organisation.
About You
You will be an experienced and commercially minded people leader with the credibility to influence at Executive and Board level. We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate:
- Significant senior HR leadership experience.
- Experience developing and implementing organisation-wide people strategies.
- Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and governance.
- A track record of leading change, culture and organisational development programmes.
- Experience advising leadership teams and Boards.
- Ideally MCIPD or FCIPD status, with CIPD Level 7 or equivalent.
- Experience within financial services, mutuals or other regulated environments would be advantageous but is not essential.
Why National Friendly?
National Friendly offers the chance to make a visible impact within an organisation that genuinely values its people. You'll have the opportunity to help shape the future of a trusted Bristol-based organisation while building a culture that enables colleagues and members to thrive.
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