Senior Director of People
- London
- £95,000-113,500 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Salary: £95,000 - £113,500 per annumHours: 35 per week
Contract: PermanentAre you ready to lead a transformative people strategy that inspires and empowers staff and volunteers to make a real difference?As the Senior Director of People, you will create an environment where staff and volunteers feel inspired, empowered, and driven to achieve the organisation's priorities. How will you build a culture that connects people to a shared mission? You'll drive the delivery and impact of the people strategy, with a strong focus on diversity and inclusion, learning and development, and well-being.Picture yourself at the forefront of our mission, shaping the future of the Red Cross. Could you champion transformative initiatives and embed practices that shape a positive organisational culture? Collaborating with strategic people leaders, you'll play a key role in ensuring the organisation's resilience and success.By joining our team, you'll have the unique opportunity to make a lasting impact within a global charity dedicated to helping people in crisis. If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge and be a force for change, apply now. Together, let's make a difference!What will a day in the life of the Senior Director of People involve? You'll be:
- Leading and assuring progress on the People Strategy, translating it into actionable goals that drive culture and behaviours.
- Using people analytics and insight to measure success in recruitment, retention, and organisational development, enabling informed decisions.
- Overseeing People Services, ensuring excellence in recruitment, retention, recognition, reward, and professional growth.
- Driving the development of a diverse and inclusive workforce plan that reflects the communities we serve.
- Ensuring robust leadership and management development programmes are in place to build a strong pipeline of future leaders.
- Working in close partnership with senior stakeholders across the organisation to foster collaboration and deliver impact.
- MCIPD qualified (or equivalent through study or experience); FCIPD desirable.
- A proven track record of leading a significant people function within a large and complex organisation.
- Demonstrable experience in delivering people strategies, organisational development, and building a performance-driven culture.
- Strong current knowledge of employment law, HR best practice, and organisational change.
- Experience in using data and KPIs to improve workforce management and measure impact.
- A leadership style that is dynamic, compassionate, inclusive, and courageous, with the ability to inspire confidence at all levels, including Board and senior stakeholders.
- Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
- Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.
- Flexible working: We do our best to accommodate your preferred work style.
- Learning & Development: Wide range of career opportunities + comprehensive learning.
- Discounts: Access to Blue Light Discount Card and employee benefits platform.
- Wellbeing Support: Access to mental health and wellbeing assistance.
- Team Working: Support our mission in a collaborative team.
- Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme.
- Season ticket loan: Interest-free loan for commuting expenses.