Head of HR - Derby, Derbyshire, United Kingdom - Derby City Council

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Job reference Date posted 03/04/2024 Application closing date 15/04/2024 Working Pattern Blank Salary SM2 point 58 – 61 £61,346 - £69,234 a year Contractual hours Blank Basis Blank Job category/type School Support Attachments Blank

Head of HR - Harmony Trust

Location: Harmony Trust
Hours: 36.6 hours a week, 52 weeks a year
Contract type: Permanent

Flexible working may be considered, including term time only working

The Board of Trustees wish to provide an opportunity for an enthusiastic Head of HR. We are looking for highly motivated individual to become part of our HR Service. The post holder will be based from home and will be required to support across all the academies within the Trust, so therefore must be able to travel to the Derby, Oldham and Tameside areas on a scheduled basis.

The Harmony Trust was established in February 2014 and currently has 15 schools under the Trust umbrella. This brings with it exciting opportunities for career progression and development for existing and future employees. The Harmony Trust has high expectations of our pupils and staff. We have an excellent reputation and are innovative in our aim for educational excellence and have high quality infrastructure services to support our Academies.

From the inception of Harmony Trust, the Trustees have been totally committed to being an employer of choice within the sector. This commitment has given rise to the "Great Place 2 Work" strategy which is being continuously developed in response to our context and the views of staff. A key feature of GP2W is to create the optimum conditions for all staff to work so that they experience both job satisfaction and high levels of well-being

The successful candidate will have:

• Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD) Level 7 qualification or equivalent.

• The ability to establish and lead a Service Plan that is compliant with the overarching strategic objectives and priorities of the organisation.

• Experience of leading, motivating and developing staff.

• Ability to build positive relationships with Senior Management, staff and Trade Union Colleagues.

• Knowledge of principles, practices and procedures relating to human resource management and organisational development.

• Experience of leading, quality assurance and coordination of complex and varied HR casework.

• Experience of interpreting legislation, policy and guidance to contribute to the formulation of local policies and procedures that ensure compliance with national requirements.

• Excellent ICT skills and be able to utilise a number of different packages.

• Working knowledge of UK employment law and proposed legislation changes.

• The ability to prioritise work and respond to the needs of the trust.

We can offer you:

• the opportunity to be part of our successful and valued team, who are committed to supporting the Organisation in all aspects of HR.

• friendly and supportive staff, Senior Management and Trustees.

• a growing and innovative organisation with a deep routed value and ethos.

• a commitment to high quality professional development

• enhanced staff benefits under our Great Place to Work Strategy.

The Harmony Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all our staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS and pre-employment checks.

Please return completed application form (part A and B) via email to: Full details of the Trust's recruitment and selection processes can be found in our Safer Recruitment policy: Safer Recruitment Policy

The closing date for this vacancy is Monday 15 April 2024 at 12pm. Any applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.

Job title Head of HR - Harmony Trust Job reference Date posted 03/04/2024 Application closing date 15/04/2024 Working Pattern Blank Salary SM2 point 58 – 61 £61,346 - £69,234 a year Contractual hours Blank Basis Blank Job category/type School Support Attachments Blank Job description

Location: Harmony Trust
Hours: 36.6 hours a week, 52 weeks a year
Contract type: Permanent

Flexible working may be considered, including term time only working

The Board of Trustees wish to provide an opportunity for an enthusiastic Head of HR. We are looking for highly motivated individual to become part of our HR Service. The post holder will be based from home and will be required to support across all the academies within the Trust, so therefore must be able to travel to the Derby, Oldham and Tameside areas on a scheduled basis.

The Harmony Trust was established in February 2014 and currently has 15 schools under the Trust umbrella. This brings with it exciting opportunities for career progression and development for existing and future employees. The Harmony Trust has high expectations of our pupils and staff. We have an excellent reputation and are innovative in our aim for educational excellence and have high quality infrastructure services to support our Academies.

From the inception of Harmony Trust, the Trustees have been totally committed to being an employer of choice within the sector. This commitment has given rise to the "Great Place 2 Work" strategy which is being continuously developed in response to our context and the views of staff. A key feature of GP2W is to create the optimum conditions for all staff to work so that they experience both job satisfaction and high levels of well-being

The successful candidate will have:

• Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD) Level 7 qualification or equivalent.

• The ability to establish and lead a Service Plan that is compliant with the overarching strategic objectives and priorities of the organisation.

• Experience of leading, motivating and developing staff.

• Ability to build positive relationships with Senior Management, staff and Trade Union Colleagues.

• Knowledge of principles, practices and procedures relating to human resource management and organisational development.

• Experience of leading, quality assurance and coordination of complex and varied HR casework.

• Experience of interpreting legislation, policy and guidance to contribute to the formulation of local policies and procedures that ensure compliance with national requirements.

• Excellent ICT skills and be able to utilise a number of different packages.

• Working knowledge of UK employment law and proposed legislation changes.

• The ability to prioritise work and respond to the needs of the trust.

We can offer you:

• the opportunity to be part of our successful and valued team, who are committed to supporting the Organisation in all aspects of HR.

• friendly and supportive staff, Senior Management and Trustees.

• a growing and innovative organisation with a deep routed value and ethos.

• a commitment to high quality professional development

• enhanced staff benefits under our Great Place to Work Strategy.

The Harmony Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all our staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS and pre-employment checks.

Please return completed application form (part A and B) via email to: Full details of the Trust's recruitment and selection processes can be found in our Safer Recruitment policy: Safer Recruitment Policy

The closing date for this vacancy is Monday 15 April 2024 at 12pm. Any applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.

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Please see here for Application Form Part A

Please see here for Application Form Part B