Save JobEmail job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsThe organisation is going through an exciting period of changeA key role to drive changeAbout Our ClientOur key customer are a pioneering organisation dedicated to improving public health and advancing medical research. With the world's most extensive health and genetic database, we are at the forefront of groundbreaking discoveries that have the potential to transform healthcare.Job DescriptionReporting into the Corporate Services Director, the Head of People & Development, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of the organisation by developing a best-in-class HR team and fostering a culture of collaboration, customer-centricity, and accountability.Key Responsibilities:Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders at ELT and SLTDevelop a strong People team cultureLead and develop a high performing team, which models HR excellence, and ensuring that the People team remains commercial and customer-centric in its methodology and a strong partner to the executive and management teamEnsure the organisation has a solid suite of people data and analytics so that leaders are informed about current trends, and that they can make informed decisions on change and strategy - this will include a gap analysis on the current HRIS and potential considerations of whether there would be a need to procure and implement a new system that is fit for purposeHave a focus on organisational learning & development in the short to medium term, with a focus on organisational development longer-termContinue to build a strong DE&I (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) strategy that is fit for a short, medium and long term and is tailored to a STEM organisation - and considers all aspects of talent attraction, management and developmentYou'll be based in Stockport, with a hybrid way of working - 3 days in the office, 2 from home.The Successful ApplicantTo be considered for this Head of People & Development role, you will have proven experience within a strategic capacity, which has supported businesses / organisations to achieve their strategic goals.You'll have a toolkit in all thing's talent management & development, organisational design & development, employee relations and engagement - with an ability for partnering, coaching and influencing at all levels of the organisation.A keen understanding of People technology is also important - as our customer is an organisation that makes data & insight led decisions, so being able to decipher and use data to design and shape strategy and projects is key.We're seeking a leader who drives an agenda in the wider organisation, but equally within their own team, so someone with the passion for coaching, developing and leading a team from the front is 'what good looks like'.What's on OfferThis role offers a salary of £70,000 to £75,000 per annum, plus a suite of benefits - which includes a USS pension schemeContactNathan RossQuote job refJN-102023-6212643Phone number+44 161 829 0387Job summaryJob functionHuman ResourcesSubsectorHead of HRSectorNot For ProfitLocationStockportContract typePermanentConsultant nameNathan RossConsultant phone+44 161 829 0387Job referenceJN-102023-6212643