Job Description

Langley has a fantastic opportunity for an organised, values-led, and results-driven

Head of People Services

to effectively lead the People team (approx. 5 direct reports, team size of 12); ensuring excellent customer service and supporting the organisation to deliver its strategy and mission ensuring an outstanding people experience. Reporting to the Director of People, you will have a varied workload including supporting with the implementation of the People Strategy, leading on people related projects, updating policies and procedures, advising on change management and employee relations matters. You will also be part of the Senior Leadership Team.


This role is a

hybrid

position with opportunities for home working, with the need to travel to

Coventry

and other sites an average of 8 times a month. This role is a

permanent

full-time

role working

37 hours per week

. The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary of

63,000

per annum.

REWARDS PACKAGE

30 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays 3 paid spiritual reflection days Funded Health Cash Plan SmartHealth - free online GP service 24/7. Pension scheme, matched up to 8% Life Assurance up to 3 times your salary Flexible benefits package, including Holiday Trading and Cycle Scheme - can be tailored to meet your individual needs Paid DBS and renewals Access to private holiday home getaway in Torquay Wellbeing Support - our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including free counselling and legal advice Chaplaincy and pastoral support Menopause support Enhanced Maternity Pay Access to Blue Light Card discounts Long Service Awards

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead the functions of the People team to provide a professional and expert service across Langley, facilitating the creation of a high-performance culture in line with the strategic objectives. To lead and motivate the People team in a Christian environment and taking an active role in the Christian faith-based aspects of the Trust's daily and weekly life such as leading prayers, devotions and worship. To be a role model for the Trust's values and beliefs. Ensure that the People Service team has effective and innovative policies, procedures and systems covering all aspects of work. Provide reports and information on People performance metrics, risks, compliance and progress on projects and the implementation of the People Strategy. Work with the Director of People to ensure Langley Trust is an employer of choice, that we recruit and retain talented people ensuring an excellent employment experience.
The successful candidate will be a practicing Christian who will create an environment where people feel valued, empowered and equipped to do their best work. This person will play a full part to further the organisational aims and provide strong Christian leadership to allow Langley to be a leader within the different sectors in which it operates. The postholder will always uphold the Trust's Christian ethos and Christ like culture and therefore there is an occupational requirement for the post holder to be a practicing and professing Christian under the Equality Act 2010.


Please copy and paste this link into your browser to view the applicant pack and full job description. If you want to join our team as our

Head of People Services,

please apply now as we would love to hear from you.

Closing date:

19th October - 1st stage interviews to be held on the 22nd October


Applications are reviewed and processed as and when received and we reserve the right to close the recruitment earlier if we receive sufficient suitable applicants, we encourage you to apply early.


A satisfactory Basic DBS check is required for this role and job offers will be subject to the Trust receiving satisfactory evidence of the successful applicant's right to work in the UK.

This role is eligible for consideration under the Employee Referral Scheme. For further information around the referring principals and scope, please consult the Employee Referral Scheme Guide.