Head of People Business Partnering

Here at the Royal British Legion, we are currently embarking on an exciting new phase in line with our recently launched strategy. As part of this transformation, we are seeking a Head of People Business Partnering in a newly created leadership role within our People and Organisational Development directorate. This role will see you ensuring the directorate is fully aligned to business priorities, enabling strong leadership, effective workforce planning and a culture that supports delivery of our 2035 strategy.

You will provide insight and challenge to business leaders to support with translating strategy into practical people plans, managing change confidently and fostering high performance and inclusion. Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

Leading a high performing team of People Business Partners, key responsibilities will include:

• Strategic partnership and leadership support: Act as a senior adviser to the Executive Director, Directors and senior leadership teams, whilst ensuring business partnering is consistent, commercially aware and outcome focused.
• Workforce planning and organisational design: Own the methodology and standards for workforce planning and organisational design across RBL, overseeing organisational design activity, ensuring structures are effective, affordable and aligned to strategic goals.
• Change and transformation: Partner with leaders to design and deliver people elements of organisational change, collaborating with the Director of People Experience to ensure change is people-led and inclusive.
• Culture, inclusion and wellbeing: Work closely with the EDI Manager to embed inclusive practice across leadership, development and decision making.
• Performance and capability: Oversee consistent application of performance management frameworks, coaching leaders in managing performance, talent and engagement.
• Leadership and team management: Lead, coach and develop the People Business Partnering team, ensuring they work as a cohesive, trusted and influential function.
• Cross-directorate collaboration: Work in partnership with Heads of People Operations, Talent, and EDI to ensure seamless delivery across all people services.

We are looking for a CIPD qualified People leader. You will bring proven experience leading a senior HR/People or business partnering function in a similar complex, multi-site organisation, with a strong understanding of employment law, HR practice and people metrics. This is a unique opportunity to play a critical role in shaping the future of RBL. You will be instrumental in shaping our People priorities.

If you are passionate about leading a high performing and well respected People function, this is the role where your vision and leadership will make a tangible difference. You will be contracted to our Haig House hub with a minimum expectation of two days per week working in person at the hub and flexibility for working remotely/at home when not on site.

Employee benefits include:

• 28 days paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days.
• Private Healthcare.
• Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10%.
• Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role.
• Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice.
• Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives.
• Opportunities to volunteer.
• Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!

For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert. Our shortlisting is performed on the evidence provided in your application against the Essential and Desirable criteria in the Person Specification. RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.

Interview Date(s): First Stage: 10th and 12th February, in person at our Haig House, London, office. Second Stage: Date(s) TBC. We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.