Head of People and Culture

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Job Title: Head of People and Culture

Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum

Hours per week: 35 (flexible working options considered in line with business needs)

Location: At IOSH, we embrace hybrid working because we believe it's the key to achieving work-life balance, strategic success and fostering our collaborative culture. You'll be required to work from our head office in Wigston, Leicester a minimum of 2 days per week. The remainder of your working hours will be undertaken from home.

The successful applicant must have the pre-existing right to both live, and to work in the UK.

Closing date: 28 February 2025

Interview date: 13 and 14 March 2025

About the roleShape the future of work with IOSH.

Our vision is clear, a safe and healthy world of work. Our amazing teams are making a positive impact to people's working lives all over the world and you too can shape the future of work, here at IOSH.

We're looking for a bold, dynamic and strategic Head of People and Culture to play an active role in shaping our future, fostering a positive workplace culture where collaboration, inclusion and innovation result in delivery of excellent service to all our many and varied stakeholders.

Supported by a talented team and working as an integral part of our operational management structure, you will deliver impactful HR initiatives that enhance employee experience, drive organisational success and realise our ambitious growth plans.

To find out more about the opportunity, apply now!

What you'll bring

• Alignment with our organisational values of Excellence, Integrity, Flexibility and One IOSH.
• Confidence to challenge the status quo and achieve the right results.
• Demonstrable ability to collaborate cross-functionally with senior managers and influence positive outcomes.

Essential criteria

• Proven ability to execute HR initiatives that deliver results.
• CIPD qualified Level 5 or above.
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices.

What's in it for you?

We support our colleagues to bring their best selves to work, so they can deliver exceptional outcomes. We do this by offering a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Hybrid working and flexibility to ensure a positive work-life balance
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) increasing with length of service, with the option to buy more
• Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan covered by IOSH
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme, minimum of 3% employee contribution whilst IOSH contribute 5%
• Individual performance related pay scheme
• Up to five paid volunteering days per year
• Employee Assistance Programme to support you and your dependent's wellbeing

About us

The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) is the world's Chartered body for safety and health professionals.

We understand that diversity of thought, culture, perspective, and background is essential to our vision. We believe in creating a personal environment where everyone is treated as they wish to be treated. At IOSH, you can be yourself, no matter who you are.

We are proud to be a disability confident employer, and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy*.

Find out more about how we advocate for, and support health and safety professionals worldwide to create a safer and healthier world of work by visiting www.iosh.com.

How to apply
To apply, you'll need an up to date CV and some additional time to complete the application questions so we can find out more about you and your experience. Just click on the apply button below.

If you want to find out more about IOSH please visit our website. If you have any queries about the role or require any reasonable adjustments to support you with the recruitment process please reach out to people@iosh.com.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

* There may be a few exceptions where we are not able to take all eligible candidates to the next stage due to the volume of applications.