Job Description

Salary

68,686 to 76,236 per annum

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Region

Midlands

Package

Access to free healthcare cash plan and benefits, 26-32 days holiday package (exclusive of public bank holidays) and option to purchase additional leave. We will double you monthly pension contributions and have family friendly policies.

Job category/type

Human Resources

Date posted

15/07/2025

Job reference

REQ000526



We are excited to offer a unique opportunity for an inspiring and strategic leader to take on the role of Head of People and Transformation.



This pivotal position will lead our HR, learning, organisational development, and transformation functions--driving cultural change, workforce planning, and service improvement across the council.



If you are a strategic thinker with a strong background in people leadership, have a passion for public service, and a track record of delivering HR and organisational change, this could be your next step.



Full role details can be found in the and Person Specification below. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sarah Wentworth, HR & Systems Supervisor on 01909 533121.

Now is a particularly exciting time to join Bassetlaw District Council and take on a role that is truly influential.

We offer a generous employee benefit package including 26-32 days holiday plus bank holidays, free healthcare cash plan, flexitime and so much more.

You can read about all our employee benefits

here

.

We value the diversity of our people and actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. We maintain fair and well thought out recruitment processes at every stage to make sure that everyone is treated equally.

Why Bassetlaw

Bassetlaw has been selected as the future home for the UKAEA's STEP prototype fusion energy plant, a globally significant project that will bring unprecedented levels of investment into the area. Added to this, we have successfully secured significant Government investment totalling 62m to deliver a programme of regeneration projects.



Our Vision 2040 provides a clear set of priorities to direct our resources where they will have the biggest impact and to build on our legacy of energy production, manufacturing and logistics to become the greenest, most sustainable district in which to live and work.

To apply for this opportunity please select Apply Online to upload your CV and covering letter highlighting your relevant experience, qualifications, skills and achievements.

Please note that the application process will require you to upload your CV. If you don't have one to upload, you can download a CV template we've created to help you get started.

Candidate Information Pack

Person Specification

Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 27th July 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early when we receive sufficient and suitable applications. Therefore, please ensure that you submit your CV as soon as possible so that you can be considered for this role.