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Head Of HR And Organisational Development - Gateshead - Jackson Hogg Ltd
Description
Head of HR, Tyne and Wear
Salary circa £85,000
Are you a strategic HR leader with a passion for people, governance, and high-quality corporate services? I'm delighted to be supporting this North East client in their search for an experienced Head of HR and Corporate Services to play a pivotal role in shaping how their organisation is developed.
The successful candidate will lead the HR, governance and administrative functions, ensuring operations are efficient, transparent, and aligned with both legal requirements and organisational values. Working closely with the Strategic Director and Board, you will help drive strategy and embed a strong culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Duties and responsibilities will include:
People, HR & Organisational Development
Governance & Risk
Corporate & Administrative Services
Leadership & Strategy
Criteria
You will be a confident, credible leader with strong judgement and excellent interpersonal skills. You'll be comfortable working at Board level, managing complexity, and balancing strategic thinking with operational delivery.
You will bring:
Qualifications
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Organisation Design and Development Practitioner
Only for registered members Newcastle-upon-Tyne
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Team Administrator, AD WARRIOR
Only for registered members Gateshead
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Sales Support Executive
Only for registered members Gateshead
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Referrals Co-ordinator
Only for registered members Gateshead
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Pathology Service Desk Assistant
Only for registered members Gateshead
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Pathology IT Technician
Only for registered members Gateshead
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Health And Safety Manager
Only for registered members Gateshead
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Contracts Manager
Only for registered members Gateshead
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Project Support Administrator Permanent
Full time Only for registered members Gateshead
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Service Centre Manager
Only for registered members Gateshead
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People Team Manager
Only for registered members Gateshead
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R&D Chemist
Only for registered members Gateshead
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R&D Chemist
Full time Only for registered members Gateshead
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R&D Technician
Only for registered members Gateshead
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R&D Technician
Only for registered members Gateshead
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Procurement & Contracting Manager
Only for registered members Gateshead
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Fire Safety Manager
Only for registered members Gateshead
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R&D Technician
Only for registered members Gateshead
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R&D Technician
Only for registered members Gateshead
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Head of Sales
Only for registered members Gateshead
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Business Development Executive
Only for registered members Gateshead