Executive Director of HR & Organisational Development

Executive Director, HR & Organisational Development

Duration: Permanent

Salary: £58,000 per annum

Hours: 37 per week

Location: Based at Highbury Campus

Close Date: 31 May 2018

Interview Date: 6 June 2018

A fantastic new opportunity has arisen at Highbury College for an Executive Director, HR & Organisational Development. Highbury College have, for over 50 years, been at the heart of the community and beyond and offer students a unique blend of professional, technical and academic programmes. The successful candidate for the role will provide a leading edge HR Service across the College group that will support and enable College leaders and the senior team to focus on student success.

The successful candidate must have significant and recent experience in leadership of HR & Organisational Development at a senior level, including:

· Leadership and management development

· Change Management

· Staff communication and engagement

· Employment and trade union relations

· Psychometric testing

· Training and development activities; planning and delivery

· Leading transformational projects

· Workforce planning including:

· Organisation restructuring

· Organisation restructuring

· Job evaluation

· Succession planning

Please refer to the Job Description for further details regarding duties and responsibilities.

What’s on Offer:

Highbury College offers extensive support to new staff including: 

- Regular support and coaching throughout your first year 

- A Mentor who will help you settle in to the College 

- A thorough Induction programme 

- Access to Learning and Development including a Free Course Voucher 

- Support from the College to focus on CPD 

What we can offer you: 

- A fantastic benefits package including a competitive pension scheme where the 

College contributes around 19% 

- 35 days’ annual leave per annum, plus eight Bank Holidays

- A canteen, hair and beauty salon and nursery 

- A sports centre with a 50% discount for staff 

- Employee Assistance Programme 

- Childcare voucher scheme and access to an online discount website

- Discounted travel on the Isle of Wight Hovercraft between Southsea and Ryde 

So if you think you have the relevant skills and experience we look forward to receiving your application. 

Please note: If you require any additional support with the completion of your application please contact the HR department on 02392 328910 or hr@highbury.ac.uk 

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