Head of People

JOB SUMMARYJob Title: Head of PeopleCompany: Agility GWGLocation: ManchesterDate Posted: 2026-04-01Apply:View / ApplyJOB DESCRIPTIONHead of People ð (Flexible/Hybrid working available) | ð Full-time, permanentAbout the Role A national public body is seeking its most senior people leader to support and empower approximately 270 staff members. Working closely with the Executive Committee, you'll shape culture, capability and organisational performance while delivering a high-quality, responsive HR service during a period of significant transformation.What You'll DoProvide strategic leadership and direction to the Board and Executive Committee on all people and OD mattersDevelop and implement a People Strategy aligned to a major digital transformation programmeLead organisational development activity to design and embed a new Target Operating ModelChampion an inclusive culture, promoting EDI, wellbeing and work-life balanceLead the HR team and manage the HR shared services contractAct as people change lead for major organisational change programmesChair the People Group and Community GroupWhat You'll BringSenior HR leadership experience within a complex organisationStrong organisational development expertise and proven ability to lead transformationExperience developing and delivering people strategy at board levelA collaborative, values-led approach with excellent stakeholder skillsCIPD qualification or equivalent experienceNote: Applications are accepted directly only A rare opportunity to make a genuine national impact through people-focused leadership. Apply today!ABOUT THE COMPANYAgility Resourcing provides specialist Financial, Human Resources, and Accountancy Talent on a National basis. Established in 2009, we had one goal to simply be the very best at what we do. We are proud that to date over 92% of our business comes through recommendations. Understanding your personal motivators, values and requirements is essential for us to assist you in your next career move. As we work and live in the areas we cover, meeting us is easy. Our highly experienced specialist teams recruit for a wide range of clients from ambitious SMEs, AIM Listed, PLC businesses and Accountancy Practices We will help you fulfill your ambitions - whether you are a candidate looking for your next career move, or a client seeking the talent your organisation needs to grow. Our united determination has enabled us to achieve statistics we are very proud of. To date across our divisions we are proud that we support an average of 67% of candidates we have met in achieving their career goals. Our goal is simple - you recommend us