Head of HR

Head of Human Resources

Location: Liverpool, based on site 5 days per week. With travel to other sites in the NW as and when.

If you would like to know a bit more about this opportunity, or are considering applying, then please read the following job information.
Reporting to: Deputy CEO
Salary: up to £62,580 PA.

Hours: 35 hours per week.

Holidays: 31 days plus bank holidays. Increasing to 35 days plus bank holidays, after 5 years of service.

Education sector experience is essential

Role Purpose

The Head of Human Resources will lead the development and delivery of a high-quality, strategic HR service across the organisation. This role is responsible for shaping the people agenda, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives, and creating a positive, high-performing culture.

You will act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, driving initiatives across employee engagement, organisational development, workforce planning, and operational HR excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement the organisation's people strategy aligned to overall business objectives
• Advise senior leadership on all people-related matters, including organisational design, culture, and change
• Lead on workforce planning to ensure the organisation has the capability and capacity to meet future needs

Operational HR Delivery

• Oversee the delivery of a comprehensive HR service, including employee relations, recruitment, performance management, and payroll/HR systems (if applicable)
• Ensure HR policies and procedures are compliant, up to date, and effectively implemented
• Lead on complex employee relations cases and provide expert guidance to managers

Organisational Development & Culture

• Drive employee engagement initiatives and promote a positive, inclusive workplace culture
• Lead on learning and development strategies, including leadership development and succession planning
• Support organisational change programmes, including restructures and transformation initiatives

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, develop, and mentor the HR team, ensuring high performance and continuous improvement
• Foster a collaborative and customer-focused HR function
• Build strong relationships across all levels of the organisation

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and best practice
• Provide HR metrics and insights to inform decision-making at Board level
• Support governance requirements, including reporting and audit processes

Person Specification

Experience

• Proven experience in a senior HR leadership role
• Strong track record of developing and delivering people strategies
• Experience of managing complex employee relations and organisational change
• Experience of working at a strategic level with senior stakeholders

Knowledge & Skills

• In-depth xwzovoh knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
• Strong leadership and influencing skills
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational delivery
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Data-driven approach to HR decision-making

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 7 (or equivalent) desirable
• Degree-level education or equivalent experience

Key Attributes

• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach
• Resilient and adaptable in a changing environment
• Collaborative and relationship-focused
• Committed to promoting inclusion, wellbeing, and organisational values

Why Join?

• Opportunity to shape and lead the people agenda at a senior level
• Influence organisational culture and long-term strategy
• Work within a values-driven environment with meaningful impact

Please apply via the link or send your application over to Imogen Parr: