Job Description

About us:
Employing some 130+ people and engaging 350+ volunteers, the charity has an exceptional record of innovation, advocacy and enabling support to the most disadvantaged carers and older people in the county, as well as a strong influencing role in line with the national work of Age UK.
Our distinctives and differentiators include:

• Trusted brand / household name / '65yr old' story (founded in 1960s).
• Well-suited people with relevant lived and/or work experience (checked / vetted).
• Specialist knowledge, skills (training) to work with older people and unpaid carers
• Local community / professional system knowledge (adult social care and health).
• The time our workforce spends with older people (relative to other professionals).

We encourage applications from all candidates to support a more diverse workforce. We are committed to challenging all forms of discrimination and celebrating and promoting diversity throughout our work.
Are you a strategic, people-focused leader ready to shape the future of a respected local charity?
We're looking for a Head of People & Organisational Development to lead our people function, drive culture change, and support our incredible staff and volunteers. You'll work closely with the CEO and leadership team to deliver our 2030 vision--fostering a culture of learning, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
What You'll Do:
- Lead people operations, L&D, and organisational development
- Champion EDI and embed inclusive practices across the charity
- Use data and insight to drive performance and engagement
- Deliver cross-functional change projects that make a real impact
What You'll Bring:
- Senior HR/OD experience, ideally in the VCSE sector
- Level 7 qualification (or equivalent)
- Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills
- A values-driven mindset and passion for people and purpose
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a trusted, forward-thinking charity with a clear appetite for change. If you're ready to lead with heart and ambition, we'd love to hear from you.
Hours; 35 hours week, Monday to Friday based in Abingdon.
Salary; Circa 55,000 per annum
Contract; 18 month Fixed Term Contract (initially)
Closing date for applications; 28th July 2025, 5.00 pm
Interview; to be confirmed
Benefits:

• 28 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays. Increasing to 33 days after 5 years continuous service

• Charity paid cash health plan. For employees and dependants (up to age 24)

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

• Flexible working

• Charity sick pay

• Free on-site parking

• Pension scheme

• 4 x salary life insurance (subject to pension scheme membership)

• Cycle to work scheme

• Blue Light Card entitlement

To apply, please upload your CV and a covering letter.
If you have any questions, please contact sarahlawrence@ageukoxfordshire.co.uk
Benefits: Paid annual leave, Paid sick leave, Employee discount schemes, Employee assistance programme (EAP), Free parking, Pension scheme