This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape HR strategy in a dynamic environment, where innovative approaches and staff wellbeing are key. With flexibility around working hours and location, this is a chance to make a meaningful impact on the organisation’s people strategy during a pivotal period.
What will the Interim Director of HR role involve?
Providing strategic leadership to the executive team and wider HR function, focusing on recruitment, retention, talent management, and absence reduction
Leading initiatives to enhance staff wellbeing and reduce associated costs, including sickness absence
Supporting organisational change and improvement projects aligned with long-term goals
Collaborating closely with trustees and senior leaders to formalise HR policies and ensure compliance
Managing ongoing HR projects, ensuring smooth implementation within a fast-paced environment
Suitable candidate for the Interim Director of HR vacancy:
Demonstrates significant experience within not-for-profit or public sector settings, with a track record of leading HR functions at a senior level
Skilled in talent management, recruitment improvements, and staff retention strategies
Confident working independently, with excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
Possesses strong knowledge of HR legislation, best practice, and change management in complex settings
Adaptable and proactive, able to start quickly and deliver against short-term project deadlines
Additional information for the Interim Director of HR role:
Interim, part-time opportunity (c. 2–3 days per week)
Flexible start date at the end of June / beginning of July
Varied, engaging project-based role with potential for ongoing consultancy support
Opportunity to contribute to strategic HR transformation
Hybrid working
This role is currently inside IR35
Day rate will be dependent on experience
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Salary description
£400.00 - £450.00 per day