Head of HR

Lead the People Strategy. Shape the Culture. Leave Your Legacy.
Are you an inspiring HR leader looking for an opportunity where you can genuinely make your mark?

USDAW is one of the UK's largest trade unions, employing circa 330 colleagues across the country. We're proud of our supportive culture, our values and our commitment to improving working lives. 

We're now looking for an exceptional Head of HR to lead the next chapter of our people journey.

Why USDAW?

Newly created role with genuine strategic influence
Opportunity to shape and build the HR function
34-hour working week
Flexible working patterns
Excellent pension
Generous annual leave
Free parking
Supportive Executive leadership
Values-led organisation where people genuinely matter 

About the role:
This is a newly created role with real strategic influence. As Head of HR, you'll have the opportunity to build and deliver our People Strategy, develop a high-performing HR function and help shape an already positive culture into something truly exceptional. 

What we’re looking for in a Head of HR:
We're looking for someone who combines strategic vision with operational excellence. Someone who enjoys partnering with senior leaders, developing teams and finding practical solutions to complex people challenges.

You'll bring confidence, credibility and the ability to influence at every level of the organisation. Most importantly, you'll share our values and be passionate about creating an outstanding employee experience.

You will have:

Significant senior HR leadership experience
Experience developing and delivering People Strategies
Strong employment law and employee relations expertise
Outstanding stakeholder management skills
A passion for coaching leaders and developing teams
CIPD Level 7 (or equivalent) 

Experience within the not-for-profit or public sector would be welcomed but is by no means essential.

If you're looking for a Head of HR role where your ideas will be heard, your expertise valued and your impact felt across an entire organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and help shape the future of people at USDAW.

USDAW has appointed Folk Recruitment as its exclusive recruitment partner for this appointment. All direct and third-party applications will be managed by Folk Recruitment. To ensure a fair and consistent recruitment process, please submit your application via Folk Recruitment, who will manage all enquiries, applications and candidate communication on behalf of USDAW
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed