Head of Workforce Development, People and Culture

We are looking for a dynamic Workforce Development and People professional to join the Executive Management Team and help lead NYAS into our next stage of growth as a charity. You will need to be ambitious, visionary, creative, compassionate, and have an appreciation of the work of NYAS and the challenges faced by care experienced children and young people who NYAS support with a view to helping them change young lives.

This is a fantastic opportunity for somebody looking to make a significant contribution to creating a positive and constructive working culture which truly reflects the NYAS values.

You will have experience as a senior HR leader which includes areas such as Learning & Development and Health & Safety. Strong change management skills and TUPE knowledge will be essential. 

You will lead and advise the teams dealing with HR, Learning & Development and Health & Safety. You will also ensure that working practices and objectives provide a safe, employee-oriented, high performance culture that emphasises empowerment, quality, delivery and empathy, as well as the recruitment and ongoing development of a high calibre workforce, including volunteers and self-employed contractors.

You will be responsible for creating and implementing strategies and programmes that enhance NYAS’s culture and the overall employee experience, continuously focussing on making NYAS a great place to work.

About us

NYAS (National Youth Advocacy Service) is a leading rights based charity providing high quality advocacy and legal representation for children and young people who might be in care, subject to child protection plans or have mental health issues across the UK.

Improving the lives of children and young people is at the heart of everything we do.

We listen to what children and young people want, care about what they say and do everything we can to empower them to have a voice and be heard when important decisions are being made which affect their future.

We influence and campaign to bring about positive changes and ensure children’s rights are upheld.

About You

You will be an experienced HR expert looking for a new challenge, an ambitious Organisational Development professional looking to develop your skills and experience, or maybe someone who worked in the charity sector previously but has some amazing transferrable skills gained in the public or private sector?

You will be a leader who can inspire the teams to make the difference to strategic goals and vision of the Charity and a catalyst in cultivating long term links between successful recruitment, training and retention to ensure a happy and engaged workforce?

Meticulous in your approach to cultural change you will work well at both the strategic and operational level?

You will thrive in a fast paced and changing environment with flexibility to manage competing pressures on your time with creativity and agility.

You will be highly proficient in working digitally, embracing new developments in tech, whilst also confident in more traditional approaches to workforce management?

Note for candidates: 

When completing the application form, it is important that you refer to the person specification within the job description and detail how you can evidence the criteria.

If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role please email NYAS Group CEO rita.waters@nyas.net

In return for joining NYAS you will receive the following benefits:

• 26 days, increasing to 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
• Occupational sick pay (subject to completion of qualifying period)
• Enhanced pay for family friendly leave
• Free parking at some of our offices
• Employee assistance programme
• Group stakeholder pension scheme
• Access to BHSF health cash plan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Support and supervision from your line manager
• Learning & Development opportunities

For more information on the role please view the attached candidate pack, which can be located at the top of this page by clicking on 'Documents Available'.

NYAS operates robust safe procedures to ensure the protection of the children, young people and adults at risk we work with. To comply with NYAS’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, references and a Digital Risk Assessment.

NYAS is an equal opportunities employer

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications.