Head of People and Culture

Hafod is passionate about identifying and supporting talented people to achieve their goals and ambitions. We have a track record of progress in this area but there is always more to be done.

If the following job requirements and experience match your skills, please ensure you apply promptly.
As a leader of our People and Culture team you will understand the current and required talent needs of our organisation. You will be experienced at identifying talented people and providing the conditions across Hafod where aspirations are understood, individual potential is achieved and having a growth mindset is an attribute of the organisation.
We are looking for someone who is curious and willing to step out of their comfort zone, who can genuinely connect with our customers and colleagues and inspire others to share their enthusiasm and passion.
This is a permanent, full-time role, working 36 hours per week, offering a salary of £65,000 - £70,000 per annum plus generous benefits. In this role you’ll be able to work from home some of the time, attending our head office in Cardiff and working in our communities.
*What you'll do*
We’re looking for someone whose personal values and attributes align to our culture principles and behaviours. It’s also important that you are passionate about what Hafod does. Maybe because of your lived experience or maybe because you’re driven to ensure that all people are treated with care and kindness and that the disadvantaged are provided with opportunities to flourish.
This is a complex role with many facets including culture development, talent and skills, HR compliance, attraction and recruitment and equality, diversity, and inclusion. The role is also responsible for all aspects of HR operational delivery in an organisation which crosses 3 service delivery streams – Care, Support and Housing.
Hafod employs 1,200 colleagues and as the Head of People and Culture it will be your job to create the conditions that enables each of those colleagues to have a great day at work where they are supported and achieve their personal ambitions.
*What you'll need*
You'll be an experienced HR professional; having led a HR team and developed and implemented HR strategies. Equally important will be your personal values and attributes. We’re looking for someone who is passionate about the services Hafod provides and who supports our vision to create an organisation based on inclusivity, care and kindness.
Further information on the requirements of this role can be found in the person specification within the recruitment pack.
*Benefits*
* £65,000 - £70,000 per annum
* 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) - increasing with length of service
* Option to work a 9-day fortnight
* Flexible working
* Medicash - cashback health plan
* Generous pension contributions
* Join a socially conscious not-for-profit organisation
* Employee assistance programme and well-being resource available 24/7
* A range of shopping and activity discounts and cashback options
* We are a family friendly organisation
*Opportunities for development*
We provide a range of learning and development opportunities to support you at every stage of your career. From technical training to leadership development, we have a range of programmes available for you.
*Our Behaviours*
Our Behaviours guide the way we work, shape the way we grow and make sure each of us, whatever we do, can have a positive impact within our roles. To find out more about our Behaviours please see the attached Hafod Behaviours Framework.
*Next steps*
Download the recruitment pack to learn more about us and this role. If you are interested in applying for this role, please click 'Apply' and you will be diverted to our recruitment platform.
We are not utilising agencies with this role and kindly ask that agencies do not approach to assist us with this vacancy.
*Closing date: Sunday 2 June at midnight*
*First stage interviews: Monday 17 and Tuesday 18 June*
*Final stage interviews: Thursday 27 June*
Hafod reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. Therefore, we encourage early applications to ensure consideration
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £65,000.00-£70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Company events
* Company pension
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
* Store discount
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
* No weekends
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cardiff, CF5 6ES
Reference ID: CRHO174248