Head of People - Ross-on-Wye, United Kingdom - Chroma Therapies Ltd

Chroma Therapies Ltd

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Ross-on-Wye, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Head of People - Job Spec

Job Title:
Head of People

Location:
Head office (HR9 7US), with home working as agreed

Job Type:
Part/Full time (minimum of 3, upto 5 days per week)

Salary:
£35k - £40k (pro rata) based on experience

This is a senior leadership role, reporting to the directors.

About the Company:

Chroma is the UK's leading provider of innovative creative arts therapies across the health, education and social care sectors.

We are dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and communities through the power of creativity and self-expression, based on evidence and research.

Chroma has over 100 art/drama/music therapists working nationwide.

We seek a highly motivated and people-orientated person to join our senior leadership team. You will be responsible for developing all aspects of how we look after our people within Chroma.

This will include recruitment and retention to increase capacity within our current workforce, sourcing and jointly interviewing new associates and employees, bringing in HR and Line Management expertise and building relationships with university training courses and other professional organisations.

Chroma is Ofsted-rated "Outstanding" and a multi-award-winning organisation, and we want to continue being brilliant and having our employees and associates feel that way about us too.

You will be focused on;

Acting as a key collaborator to increase internal capacity within existing employees and associates
Leading a collaborative recruitment approach that scales to the dynamic demands of Chroma
Thinking creatively to ensure the longterm best interests of our people remains our priority
Defining consistent datadriven hiring metrics and goals
Staying connected to new trends in HR, talent acquisition and retention

As Chroma works nationally, this role will include some travel and overnight stays, for example, to attend recruitment events or when showcasing Chroma to Masters-level students who are about to finish their HCPC-approved creative arts therapies training courses.

In our recent Ofsted inspection, they said this about the team you'll be joining;
"Managers have developed a remarkable culture of using research in practice, and the links that have developed in the wider sector support the managers' drive for excellence. Partnership working is an exceptional strength of this organisation. This positive approach to partners ensures that these key relationships are effective, supporting excellent outcomes for children and young adults."

Chroma is becoming more diverse in age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, ethnicity, and perspective: we hope you see yourself in us.

Responsibilities:

Develop and implement recruitment strategies which result in attracting highquality creative arts therapists (through various channels, including professional training courses, social media, and networking)
Gather feedback from therapists on their experience working with us and recommend any changes
Develop and maintain strong relationships with current therapists to encourage and increase capacity
Collaborate with the senior leadership team to improve HR policies and procedures
Prepare and maintain accurate and detailed reports on recruitment and retention activities
Identify and establish relationships with potential recruitment partners, such as educational institutions and professional bodies
Liaise across Chroma's referral, clinical and operational teams to plan recruitment & retention
Stay uptodate with industry trends and best practices for therapist recruitment and retention

Person Specification Essential Skills:

Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent organisational and presentation skills
Experience in recruitment and retention
Ability to think creatively and develop innovative recruitment and retention strategies
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong networking and sourcing skills
Experience using social media and events as a recruitment tool
Have a full UK driver's license
Passion for the mission of our organisation

Desirable Skills:

Knowledge of employment laws and regulations
A qualification in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
An understanding of the creative arts therapies

Date of interviews:
Monday 22ndJanuary 2024

Start date of employment:
As soon as your notice period allows

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time

Salary:
£35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits: