Head of People

Are you an innovative and inclusive People leader? Do you bring broad HR expertise and an interest in working in a mission-led organisation?

About us

The Science Museum Group (SMG) is the world\’s leading group of science museums, and we\’re here to Inspire Futures. Our People and Culture (P&C) team have a key role to play in implementing our strategic priorities to support this mission.

We are now looking for a permanent Head of People to join us on a full-time basis based at the Science Museum in London.

About the role

As Head of People, your role will support SMG in its objective to build resilience as an organisation for the long term through effective workforce management, building capability and enhancing performance across the organisation. You will be responsible for leading people partnering and strategic projects across the People function. In collaboration with the broader People & Culture leadership team, you will create a positive employee experience for our colleagues while also offering people partnering to senior stakeholders as needed.

About you

Joining us, you will bring extensive HR generalist experience, knowledgeable across multiple disciplines within HR including reward and recognition, workforce planning and complex employee relations issues. You will bring up-to-date knowledge of employment legislation and will have direct experience of guiding the performance of individuals and wider teams, supported by an inclusive, collaborative and flexible approach.

As Head of People, you will be a credible leader with experience of implementing and promoting inclusion and diversity in practice professionally or personally. You will be a skilled communicator; able to connect effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

Don\’t feel you meet all the criteria? We welcome you to apply even if your experience doesn\’t match directly. With your transferable skills, you could be the right candidate for this, or other opportunities that we have.

Applying

View the Vacancy Information Pack listed under \’Attachments\’ on the vacancy listing on our website for more details about the role and the application process or click \’Apply Online\’ to submit an application.

What we offer

Working with a world-leading museum group that offers access to truly unique environments and collections, you\’ll benefit from the perks listed below, as well as full support for life events such as parental and adoption leave, sickness, and career breaks.

• Meaningful work. We\’re a mission-led organisation where the work you do supports us in Inspiring Futures.
• Career growth. We offer enhanced support with personal and professional development.
• Work/life balance. We offer 27 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, along with flexible policies which support you and your home life.
• Health & Dental Insurance. Extra peace of mind, from day one.
• All our colleagues can access an employee assistance programme, access to the Unmind app, and other wellbeing support.
• Colleague networks. Our colleague-led networks are an informal forum for colleagues to come together to discuss topics of shared interest and lived experience. They create a space for people to exchange ideas, discuss best practice, socialise and build a sense of community.
• Enhanced contributory pension. To support you in saving for the future.
• Interest-free loans. When you need a little extra cash for life events or home improvements.
• Great discounts. Free entry to exhibitions, discounts in our shops, cafes, and access to other museums in the NMDC network.

Open for All is one of the Science Museum Group\’s five core values and sets out our important aspiration to be a place for everyone. We are working hard to understand our organisation better and to develop a culture that recognises and values different backgrounds, mindsets, skills, experience, knowledge, and expertise. By having greater diversity, we believe that we will be a stronger and better organisation, capable to continue to Inspire Futures.