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The Head of HR & Development will lead the HR function, oversee the day to day operations and provide strategic direction to the board on the people agenda, and responsible for driving and executing a fully integrated people strategy in collaboration with the senior leadership team. The role will create a learning culture that provides development opportunities at all levels in the organisation.

Client Details

A specialist manufacturing and service company, with operations in the UK and overseas, and head-office between York and Harrogate.

Description

The Head of HR & Development is responsible for creating a best in class employer brand to attract, engage, develop and retain the best talent, optimising people performance to deliver the company's 2028 ambitions.

• Collaborates with the senior leadership team to design and deliver an overall people strategy and plan to achieve the organisational objectives and company ambitions
• Defines HR initiatives, company policy and procedures.
• Provides strategic counsel on all people matters.
• Facilitates the development of HR processes and services to support business strategies.
• Develops the company culture and creates an employer of choice.
• Creates and manages the HR function's annual budget.
• Contributes to the long- term goals of the organisation, including talent acquisition and succession planning.
• Operates globally supporting the People Strategy for Global Operations, including established and other emerging sites.
• Monitors and proactively highlights the effectiveness of people management and HR practices/processes for the business to initiate, plan and manage change.
• Manage, coach and develop the HR team.
• Proactively coaches' leaders and people within the business on the right behaviours and values.
• Works in partnership with outsourced providers.
• Brings in external market best practice and keeps abreast of legislation.
• Ensure risks are identified and raised with a resolution agreed.

Profile

This exciting Head of HR & Development role requires an individual with broad experience and an entrepreneurial spirit. You will need to be/have:

• Experience operating at senior board level in a fast paced business, preferably with an international remit.
• Experience designing and delivering leadership programmes and interventions.
• Experience of training needs analysis and the creation and implementation of a learning academy.
• Extensive experience in Human Resource Management and a qualified member of the CIPD.
• A strategic thinker with a pragmatic hands-on approach.
• People management skills and experience.
• Coaching experience.
• Ideally experienced in both large and SME businesses in a similar sector.

Job Offer

The Head of HR & Development will play an integral part in the growth of this business, and as such offers a generous package:

• Salary of c80,000
• Excellent benefits including Bonus, Car Allowance, Healthcare, DIS x 4, Pension
• Hybrid working model with 3-4 days on site near Harrogate / York.
• Genuine career opportunity as the business grows.

Due to the expected volume of applications we will be unable to respond individually. Please assume if you haven't heard within two weeks that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

HR Course Programme Job Guarantee Included Complete online training designed to take you from zero experience to your first HR administration role. Study part-time, build fundamental skills, and get dedicated job placement support until you're hired. Flexible financing options available, with payment plans starting from as low as 142 per month. The Programme Complete this 10-14 week online training with just 2 hours per day of study time. You'll earn the industry-recognised CIPD Level 3 Certificate in People Practice, covering essential HR functions including recruitment, employee relations, and compliance. The programme includes earning CIPD certification recognised by UK employers, expert tutor support throughout your studies, assignment pre-marking from qualified HR mentors, dedicated job placement support with CV rewrite, interview preparation, and access to exclusive job opportunities. The Outcome 93% of graduates secure HR roles within 3 months. Starting salaries: 28,000 35,000 Who This Is For The programme is completely beginner-friendly, so no experience is needed. Career changers are welcome, and you can study at your own pace. *This programme is available to UK-based learners only. Ready to start earning in HR? Limited spaces available. Apply now for the next available cohort.

HR Course Programme Job Guarantee Included Complete online training designed to take you from zero experience to your first HR administration role. Study part-time, build fundamental skills, and get dedicated job placement support until you're hired. Flexible financing options available, with payment plans starting from as low as 142 per month. The Programme Complete this 10-14 week online training with just 2 hours per day of study time. You'll earn the industry-recognised CIPD Level 3 Certificate in People Practice, covering essential HR functions including recruitment, employee relations, and compliance. The programme includes earning CIPD certification recognised by UK employers, expert tutor support throughout your studies, assignment pre-marking from qualified HR mentors, dedicated job placement support with CV rewrite, interview preparation, and access to exclusive job opportunities. The Outcome 93% of graduates secure HR roles within 3 months. Starting salaries: 28,000 35,000 Who This Is For The programme is completely beginner-friendly, so no experience is needed. Career changers are welcome, and you can study at your own pace. *This programme is available to UK-based learners only. Ready to start earning in HR? Limited spaces available. Apply now for the next available cohort.

HR Course Programme Job Guarantee Included Complete online training designed to take you from zero experience to your first HR administration role. Study part-time, build fundamental skills, and get dedicated job placement support until you're hired. Flexible financing options available, with payment plans starting from as low as 142 per month. The Programme Complete this 10-14 week online training with just 2 hours per day of study time. You'll earn the industry-recognised CIPD Level 3 Certificate in People Practice, covering essential HR functions including recruitment, employee relations, and compliance. The programme includes earning CIPD certification recognised by UK employers, expert tutor support throughout your studies, assignment pre-marking from qualified HR mentors, dedicated job placement support with CV rewrite, interview preparation, and access to exclusive job opportunities. The Outcome 93% of graduates secure HR roles within 3 months. Starting salaries: 28,000 35,000 Who This Is For The programme is completely beginner-friendly, so no experience is needed. Career changers are welcome, and you can study at your own pace. *This programme is available to UK-based learners only. Ready to start earning in HR? Limited spaces available. Apply now for the next available cohort.

HR Course Programme Job Guarantee Included Complete online training designed to take you from zero experience to your first HR administration role. Study part-time, build fundamental skills, and get dedicated job placement support until you're hired. Flexible financing options available, with payment plans starting from as low as 142 per month. The Programme Complete this 10-14 week online training with just 2 hours per day of study time. You'll earn the industry-recognised CIPD Level 3 Certificate in People Practice, covering essential HR functions including recruitment, employee relations, and compliance. The programme includes earning CIPD certification recognised by UK employers, expert tutor support throughout your studies, assignment pre-marking from qualified HR mentors, dedicated job placement support with CV rewrite, interview preparation, and access to exclusive job opportunities. The Outcome 93% of graduates secure HR roles within 3 months. Starting salaries: 28,000 35,000 Who This Is For The programme is completely beginner-friendly, so no experience is needed. Career changers are welcome, and you can study at your own pace. *This programme is available to UK-based learners only. Ready to start earning in HR? Limited spaces available. Apply now for the next available cohort.

Our client, a growing organization based in **Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, UK**, is seeking a strategic and proactive HR Manager to oversee talent acquisition and development initiatives. This hybrid role offers a balanced approach to working, combining office-based collaboration with remote flexibility. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in attracting top talent and fostering employee growth within the company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement comprehensive talent acquisition strategies to attract high-caliber candidates across all departments.
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including job posting, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and selection.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external recruitment agencies and educational institutions.
• Design and deliver effective onboarding programs to ensure a smooth transition for new hires.
• Develop and execute talent development programs, including performance management, training, and career pathing initiatives.
• Identify training needs and coordinate the delivery of relevant learning and development opportunities.
• Administer and support performance appraisal systems and processes.
• Champion employee engagement initiatives and contribute to a positive organizational culture.
• Ensure HR policies and procedures are up-to-date, compliant with employment law, and effectively communicated.
• Provide guidance and support to line managers on HR best practices, including recruitment, performance, and employee relations.
• Analyze HR data and metrics related to recruitment and development to inform strategy and measure effectiveness.
• Manage the HRIS system for employee records and talent management data.
• Contribute to workforce planning and succession management efforts.
• Stay abreast of employment legislation and industry best practices in talent management.

Qualifications and Skills:

• CIPD Level 5 or 7 qualification, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Human Resources, with a strong focus on talent acquisition and/or learning & development.
• Proven track record of successfully managing recruitment campaigns and implementing development programs.
• In-depth knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Excellent interviewing, assessment, and selection skills.
• Strong understanding of talent management principles and methodologies.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and recruitment platforms.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid work environment.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.

This role is perfect for an HR professional passionate about building high-performing teams and nurturing employee potential.

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Our Development Planning team is seeking a Principal Development Planner to join our growing integrated Development team in Basingstoke. Your role will include working on a range of projects from commercial, retail, and residential through to Local Development Framework Representations, developing transport strategies, and support with Expert Witness evidence. We support private sector clients with taking development proposals through the planning process; and support public sector clients with developing transport and parking strategies, business cases, and scheme development. The team works closely with our Highways, Services, Structures and Environmental teams, as part of our teams remit to lead larger multi-disciplinary development proposals.
You will be leading the day to day technical transport planning input into Development planning projects, alongside performing a project management and leadership role on projects where appropriate. This will include mentoring our Early Career Professionals to assist you in the delivery of projects.
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**What we will be looking for you to demonstrate.**
+ Experience of leading the technical work on some or all of the following: Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, access strategy work, parking strategies, sustainable transport and active travel provision, and working with guidance such as NPPF, DfT Transport Assessment guidelines, Manual for Streets;
+ Expertise in preparing traffic flow information for use in a Transport Assessment and/or Environmental Statement;
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+ Capability of carrying out and/or supervising conceptual junction design (priority, roundabout, signals);
+ Good communication skills and the confidence to lead discussions with Clients, members of our project teams, co-professionals and other project stakeholders;
+ Ability to share knowledge and mentor others, in particular Early Career Professional colleagues, on your areas of technical expertise;
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+ Have a growing professional network of co-professionals and clients;
+ You will be an experienced Engineer/Transport Planner with significant knowledge and hands on post graduate experience.
+ Ideally you will have or be pursuing chartered status in a transport related discipline.
Don't quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.
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The University of West London (UWL) is one of the UK’s fastest-rising universities, driven by a bold strategic plan, Impact 2028 , which champions lifelong learning, impactful research, inclusion, sustainability, and digital innovation. As a values-led institution, we are proud of our sector-leading student satisfaction, widening participation, and transformative outcomes. Our staff are central to this success—creating an environment where students thrive and futures are shaped.

To help realise our ambitions, we are seeking a dynamic and strategic Director of HR and Organisational Development to lead our people function and shape the future of our workforce.

The Role

This is a senior leadership position reporting to the Pro Vice-Chancellor (People and Digital) and sitting on the Senior Management Group. You will lead a high-performing HR team and be responsible for delivering our People Strategy, aligned with Impact 2028 . Your work will directly influence the staff experience, which in turn shapes the student journey and contributes to our reputation for excellence.

You will:

• Lead and inspire a multi-disciplinary HR team across HR Operations, Business Partnering (including Employee Relations), Systems & Data and Learning & OD
li>Drive organisational development and cultural transformation, fostering a high-performing, inclusive, and values-led environment.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to embed a culture of wellbeing, belonging, and leadership excellence.
• Represent UWL nationally on HR matters including pay and pensions and maintain strong relationships with Trade Unions and external HR networks.
• Champion data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement across all HR functions.

About You

You will be a confident, visible, and collaborative leader who thrives in a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment. You will bring:

• Extensive experience in strategic HR leadership within a large, complex, and ideally unionised organisation.
• Proven ability to design and implement talent strategies that support long-term organisational goals and enhance leadership and workforce capability.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to diagnose cultural challenges and influence senior stakeholders with data-driven insights.

• Exceptional relationship-building and influencing skills, with a track record of leading diverse teams and delivering change in dynamic environments.
• A deep commitment to values-led leadership, with a passion for creating inclusive, high-performing cultures that reflect UWL’s mission and make a lasting impact on both staff and students.
< i>Sector knowledge of Higher Education is highly desirable, along with a proactive, can-do attitude and a strong focus on getting things done and driving progress.

This is a permanent position paying £100,000. The role is 35 hours a week with high onsite presence. UWL offers a range of benefits including a generous pension scheme, access to on-site gym facilities and study leave for professional development.

Joining UWL means becoming part of a vibrant, inclusive community that’s shaping the future of education. You’ll work alongside passionate colleagues in a university that celebrates diversity, champions innovation, and puts people at the heart of everything it does. If you’re ready to help us build a workforce that empowers every student to succeed, we’d love to hear from you.

How to Apply

UWL is working in partnership with Hays HR to identify the right person for this role. To apply, please visit our dedicated recruitment site at Welcome | University of West Londonand upload your CV,  Closing date for applications: Monday 15th September, 23:55

The University of West London (UWL) is one of the UK’s fastest-rising universities, driven by a bold strategic plan, Impact 2028 , which champions lifelong learning, impactful research, inclusion, sustainability, and digital innovation. As a values-led institution, we are proud of our sector-leading student satisfaction, widening participation, and transformative outcomes. Our staff are central to this success—creating an environment where students thrive and futures are shaped.

To help realise our ambitions, we are seeking a dynamic and strategic Director of HR and Organisational Development to lead our people function and shape the future of our workforce.

The Role

This is a senior leadership position reporting to the Pro Vice-Chancellor (People and Digital) and sitting on the Senior Management Group. You will lead a high-performing HR team and be responsible for delivering our People Strategy, aligned with Impact 2028 . Your work will directly influence the staff experience, which in turn shapes the student journey and contributes to our reputation for excellence.

You will:

• Lead and inspire a multi-disciplinary HR team across HR Operations, Business Partnering (including Employee Relations), Systems & Data and Learning & OD
li>Drive organisational development and cultural transformation, fostering a high-performing, inclusive, and values-led environment.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to embed a culture of wellbeing, belonging, and leadership excellence.
• Represent UWL nationally on HR matters including pay and pensions and maintain strong relationships with Trade Unions and external HR networks.
• Champion data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement across all HR functions.

About You

You will be a confident, visible, and collaborative leader who thrives in a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment. You will bring:

• Extensive experience in strategic HR leadership within a large, complex, and ideally unionised organisation.
• Proven ability to design and implement talent strategies that support long-term organisational goals and enhance leadership and workforce capability.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to diagnose cultural challenges and influence senior stakeholders with data-driven insights.

• Exceptional relationship-building and influencing skills, with a track record of leading diverse teams and delivering change in dynamic environments.
• A deep commitment to values-led leadership, with a passion for creating inclusive, high-performing cultures that reflect UWL’s mission and make a lasting impact on both staff and students.
< i>Sector knowledge of Higher Education is highly desirable, along with a proactive, can-do attitude and a strong focus on getting things done and driving progress.

This is a permanent position paying £100,000. The role is 35 hours a week with high onsite presence. UWL offers a range of benefits including a generous pension scheme, access to on-site gym facilities and study leave for professional development.

Joining UWL means becoming part of a vibrant, inclusive community that’s shaping the future of education. You’ll work alongside passionate colleagues in a university that celebrates diversity, champions innovation, and puts people at the heart of everything it does. If you’re ready to help us build a workforce that empowers every student to succeed, we’d love to hear from you.

How to Apply

UWL is working in partnership with Hays HR to identify the right person for this role. To apply, please visit our dedicated recruitment site at Welcome | University of West Londonand upload your CV,  Closing date for applications: Monday 15th September, 23:55