Senior Director of People

Job Title: Senior Director of People

Job Location: London (Hybrid)
Salary: £100,000 - £115,000 per annum
Hours: 35 per week
Contract Type: Permanent

Are you ready to lead a transformative people strategy that inspires and empowers staff and volunteers to make a real difference?

As the Senior Director of People, you will create an environment where staff and volunteers feel inspired, empowered, and driven to achieve the organisation's priorities. You will drive the delivery and impact of the people strategy, with a strong focus on diversity and inclusion, learning and development, and overall well-being. Collaborating with strategic people leaders, you'll play a key role in ensuring the organisation's resilience and success, both now and in the future.

Picture yourself at the forefront of our mission, shaping the future of the Red Cross. By joining our team, you'll have the unique opportunity to make a lasting impact within a global charity dedicated to helping people in crisis. If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge and be a force for change, apply now. Together, let's make a difference!

A day in the life of the Senior Director of People will involve:

• Leading and assuring progress on the people strategy to ensure alignment with organisational values and setting actionable goals.
• Collaborating with team leads to explore innovative approaches that enhance service delivery and sustain organisational growth.
• Analysing people analytics reports to measure success in recruitment, retention, and development initiatives while driving data-informed decisions.
• Overseeing the creation of workforce plans emphasising diversity and inclusion to align with organisational needs and community demographics.
• Participating in designing leadership development programs to ensure a strong, future-ready pipeline of leaders.

To be a successful Senior Director of People, you'll need:

• To be MCIPD qualified or possess equivalent expertise through experience or study.
• Proven ability to lead and inspire teams, fostering a connected culture aligned with strategic priorities.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, HR best practices, and a track record of driving organisational change in complex environments.
• Demonstrable experience in delivering people-oriented strategies, organisational development, and building a performance culture.
• Expertise in utilising data and KPIs to improve workforce management and measure the effectiveness of HR initiatives.

The closing date for applications is 23.59 on the 5th January 2025.

In return for your commitment and expertise, you'll get:

• Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
• Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.
• Flexible working: We do our best to accommodate your preferred work style.
• Learning & Development: Wide range of career opportunities + comprehensive learning.
• Discounts: Access to Blue Light Discount Card and employee benefits platform.
• Wellbeing Support: Access to mental health and wellbeing assistance.
• Team Working: Support our mission in a collaborative team.
• Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme.
• Season ticket loan: Interest-free loan for commuting expenses.

At The British Red Cross, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff and volunteers. We remain committed to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination.

Together, we are the world's emergency responders.