About Us The Olidor Group Ltd is an investment company with a growing portfolio of companies within the food industry. Owned by Andrew Ashby, Group CEO and backed by Sadita UK Limited, a Kuwaiti Family Investment Fund, the Group currently comprises: G Bruce and Co Ltd, trading as Brusco Food Group - an industry expert for bulk ingredient supply, working in partnership with our customers to enable success through value adding ingredients solutions. Brusco is based in Evesham, Worcestershire and is the Head Office for the Olidor Group. Brusco has c.40 employees and has been certified as a Great Place to Work. Four Anjels Ltd - an artisan bakery, producing a range of high-quality sweet baked goods for premium retailers, gifting and food service with a team of c.80 employees in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Karimix UK Ltd - a manufacturer of cooking sauces, pastes, chutneys and marinades based in Faversham, Kent, specialising in bringing global flavour profiles to the food service industry. Karimix has a team of c.15 and has been certified as a Great Place to Work. The Original Baker Ltd an award-winning manufacturer crafting premium artisan savoury pastry products and sweet biscuits from its expanding factory, with c.100 employees in Malton, North Yorkshire. Supplying products under its own brand to speciality retailers, the travel and leisure industries. The Olidor Group also owns brands including Porter Foods and The Artful Baker. The Group is acquisitive with bold and ambitious growth plans. About the Role The Group Head of People plays a key role in shaping and executing the People strategy across our Group, a growing portfolio of small and medium sized enterprises operating within the food industry. The Group Head of People oversees the People function, from talent acquisition and employee development to employee engagement, organisational effectiveness and operational HR support. Strategic thinking must be balanced with hands on management, ensuring People practices align with the overall goals of each business unit within the Group. The Group Head of People provides expert guidance, supports acquisitions through due diligence and effective change management, shapes People policies and practices which support high performance and ensures exceptional workplace cultures which attract, develop and retain key talent to deliver our goals. As a key member of the Groups senior leadership team, the Group Head of People contributes to the wider business strategy. Success in this role is determined by Success Measures and demonstration of the Company values. Why you'll love working here: Annual profit share bonus scheme linked to Company and individual performance Company Car or car allowance Workplace pension scheme 25 days annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays (includes Christmas shutdown) Holiday purchase scheme Company sick pay Wellbeing programme with Employee Assistance Programme Private medical, optical and dental insurance (after 6 month probation) Reward and discount programmes Study support with our Be Your Best training guarantee Career development opportunities Paid voluntary leave Employee Referral Scheme - £250 for recommending a friend who joins Brusco Employee Recognition Programmes including the OGG (Olidor Group Greatness) Awards Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity Pay Regular team events Fundraising activities and opportunities Free onsite parking at all sites Success Measures Strategic People Plans are in place for each business in the Group, aligning with organisational goals to enable the Groups success. Each business unit has a positive and values-led workplace culture, evidenced by year on year colleague survey feedback improvements and/or external awards. There is a high performance culture with learning and development plans in place. People metrics are tracked, analysed, improved and used to support strategic decision making. People processes are efficient, high-quality and legally compliant across the Group. Acquisitions are effectively managed and integrated. Return on investment on employee benefits is maximised. Agreed projects and objectives are delivered to high standards to support the business growth strategy. Values and behaviours are consistently role modelled, with high standards of collaboration, trust and integrity. Key Responsibilities Oversee, own and lead all aspects of the People function for the Group and associated employees including building and developing a high performing People team. Develop and implement a Group-wide People strategy aligned with overall business objectives. Partner with senior leadership teams to support growth and achievement of business objectives within individual business units. Provide guidance and support to senior leadership teams on organisational design, acquisitions, leadership development, succession planning and workforce planning. Analyse industry trends and provide insights to maintain a competitive advantage in talent attraction, retention and engagement. Collaborate with senior leadership teams to support business transformation and drive culture change initiatives that foster an inclusive and high-performance culture. Oversee day to day HR operations including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, internal communications, compensation and benefits, health and wellbeing, change management, compliance and HRIS management. Implement best practices for talent management, including employee onboarding, training, development and retention strategies tailored to the unique needs of each business. Lead HR initiatives across the Group to ensure consistency in policies and practices whilst recognising the distinct needs of different business units. Promote a culture of employee engagement and trust across the Group, working closely with senior leaders and teams to develop and communicate action plans to drive continuous improvement. Lead initiatives to improve employee satisfaction, engagement and wellbeing including implement regular feedback mechanisms such as colleague surveys, Culture Champion working parties and focus groups. Develop and promote employee recognition programmes to reinforce positive behaviours and results, boost morale and retain top talent. Lead the recruitment and talent acquisition strategy for senior leadership and operational roles. Build and maintain strong partnerships with external recruitment agencies, universities and professional bodies to support the talent pipeline. Implement training and development programmes that focus on leadership growth, technical skill development and team collaboration. Oversee the performance management system across the Group, ensuring it aligns with business objectives and individual needs. Lead succession planning, to identify high-potential employees and prepare them for future leadership roles within the Group. Monitor People metric and KPIs to assess the effectiveness of People strategies and initiatives, identify areas for improvement and support strategic decision making. Provide regular reports to the Senior Leadership Team and investors on People initiatives, workforce performance and opportunities for improvement. Ensure clear roles and responsibilities and Key Success Measures are in place and lead to positive outcomes which support the Groups success. As a key member of the Groups Senior Leadership team input into business strategy, budget sign off processes and ad hoc project work in line with business needs. Support the business growth strategy including due diligence and change management activities relating to potential acquisitions. Champion change initiatives, gaining buy in and challenging where necessary. Propose and manage People budgets, including employee benefits, learning and development, wellbeing and engagement. Support collaboration across business units, maximising efficiencies including sharing resources to manage people and wage costs. Build our Employee Value Proposition and promote our employment brand internally and externally. Review People systems and benefits, proposing improvements and maximising return on investment. Conduct Half Yearly Performance reviews and monthly 1:1s with each People team member, sharing constructive feedback, setting clear Key Success Measures and objectives and supporting personal and professional development as part of a high performance culture. Chair monthly People team meetings, ensuring the team are kept informed and involved. Apply employment law knowledge to ensure legal compliance and effective decision making across the Group. Manage escalated, complex and sensitive employee relations casework. Maintain high levels of trust and confidentiality. Undertake all appropriate training and skills development as necessary to be successful, including keeping up to date with employment law and HR best practice. Demonstrate high Health & Safety standards, recognising the critical importance of our food safety culture. Wear any PPE as required, reporting any loss or damage to a manager. Work in line with the Groups policies and procedures. Role model and promote the Company values and behaviours. Any other duties as reasonably required to meet business needs. Jobholders Competencies, Skills and Experience Advanced People skills underpinned by CIPD L7 and/or Masters degree. Minimum 5 years experience in Head of People role. Robust employment law knowledge and understanding of how this underpins People policies and practices. Commercial acumen. Experience in a fast paced, high growth SME, ideally including food manufacturing. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence at all levels. Ability to influence stakeholders. Genuine desire to help others flourish and be the best they can be. Experience building and leading dynamic teams. Highly organised and able to balance day to day activity with multiple projects. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Credibility and impact to gain trust with direct reports and with the wider business. Confident and considered decision making. Open, approachable and skilled at engaging with and advising colleagues at all levels. Driven to make a positive difference to sustainable, profitable growth. Hours : 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, up to 2 days homeworking per week after initial training Location : Based at our Olidor Head Office (Brusco, Offenham near Evesham) with regular travel to our other sites including Kent / Yorkshire / Cheltenham TPBN1_UKTJ
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