Job Description

Salary:

60,000 - 65,000 per year

Hours:

37.5 hours per week

Location:

Bolton (Hybrid)

Closing Date:

1st of June 2025

Please quote job reference: ABL 764

Job Purpose:

Develop and oversee the delivery of People Strategic Plans which build and nurture a positive, values driven culture where all colleagues feel supported, engaged, motivated and empowered to perform at their best. Identify and implement people management best practice to drive effectiveness, productivity and value linked to efficient delivery of business objectives. Work collaboratively with operational senior managers to ensure that all teams are supported by a capable and professional People and Culture service, through a Business Partnering ethos and approach. Foster a strong organisational culture, through proactive employee engagement; personal development and equality, diversity and inclusion best practice to ensure that ABL is recognised as an employer of choice.

Duties and Responsibilities:

As a strategic leader within ABL, you will drive the development and implementation of a dynamic and forward-thinking People and Culture strategy that supports the organisation's mission, values, and growth. This role encompasses leading on all aspects of HR including workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, performance management, reward, talent development, and succession planning. You will play a key role in shaping organisational culture by embedding ABL's core values, championing equality, diversity and inclusion, and promoting employee wellbeing and engagement across all teams. The role also involves ensuring robust governance, legal compliance, and risk management processes are in place, while aligning HR policies and systems with evolving business needs. Working closely with senior leaders, you will support business transformation initiatives, foster a high-performance culture, and contribute to the organisation's reputation as an employer of choice. You will also oversee learning and development strategies, lead the implementation of effective appraisal systems, and support continuous professional growth across the organisation.

General Requirements:

Contribute positively and work in accordance with ABL's culture, values, aims and objectives CIPD Qualified Work diligently to meet the requirements of this job description Always seek to continuously improve so that the highest quality standards are achieved Participate positively in internal/external events, meetings and training as required Positively participate in one to ones and appraisals Ensure that relevant policies, procedures and working practices are adhered to at all times Adhere to ABL's safeguarding policies / procedures in addition to local and national safeguarding policies and promptly act on any concerns Support equality, diversity and inclusion and respect human rights, by appropriately challenging discrimination and promoting equality Comply with Data Protection, GDPR and confidentiality requirements Proactively manage health and safety risks, care for own personal safety and that of others Act as a positive ambassador for ABL Positively contribute to ABL's team working environment, taking ownership of issues and supporting colleagues where appropriate Be flexible and willing to undertake any other duties that may be reasonably be required

Employee Benefits:

Birthday Day off Flexible Annual Leave scheme Employee Referral scheme 37.5 hours working week Flu jabs Blue Light Card Cycle to work scheme Leadership and staff away days Training and Development

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