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Post: Head of People (Colleges)

Responsible to: Group Chief People Officer

Spine Point: 48-51

Salary Scale: £53,365 to £58,305

Hours of work: 1FTE

Tenure: Permanent

Primary Job Purpose:

To lead, manage and develop the HR team in the delivery of a transformational HR service across the College. This will include the implementation of key operational elements of the HR strategy, transformational and transactional responsibilities, ensuring the college is up to date and compliant with best practice in HR. There will be a particular emphasis on continually reviewing and improving business processes and management information in relation to the employee life cycle. The responsibilities also include developing policies and procedures, leading the recruitment function, leading on employee relation casework, undertaking project work as appropriate and developing strategies to ensure performance management frameworks and practices are in place to support excellent performance.

Significant Contacts and Relationships:

Group Chief Financial Officer

Deputy CEO and Principal (Colleges)

Group Chief People Officer

Group Chief Transformational Officer

Finance

MIS

IT

Vice Principals

Career Pathway Directors and Managers

Principal Accountabilities:

1. To be responsible for reviewing, improving and developing HR processes around policies and procedures, and contractual requirements, in relation to the employee life cycle.

2. To provide a customer service driven ment focussed on meeting SLAs and operational KPIs across different delivery arms of the Colleges.

3. To develop the HR Service Level Agreement, and manage the monthly monitoring system, ensuring that any proactive follow up action is taken.

4. To be the lead on HR systems (iTrent) and processes and to improve service delivery and information through the development of key operational management reports and improved engagement and utilisation of technology.

5. To develop policies and procedures that meet statutory and best practice requirements, ensuring that appropriate consultation is carried out, policies are approved and regularly reviewed, with effective communication processes in place.

6. To meet with the relevant SLT members periodically to offer strategic advice and act as a sounding board in relation to any complex casework, advise managers on hard to fill vacancies; check and approve recruitment advertisements and packs; and be involved in selection panels

7. To work with the Group Chief People Officer and other Senior Leaders to implement the College Organisational Development Strategy – this will include staff learning and development activities.

8. To continually review performance management processes and outcomes using a variety of methods including appraisals, capability procedures, coaching and support, ensuring continuous performance improvement.

9. To provide professional leadership and coaching to the HR team, monitor workloads of each team member and re-direct work where appropriate, and ensure that all staff are aware of developments affecting them.

10. Ensure that expertise and thinking is disseminated across the HR function in order to develop HR capability and ultimately enhance the service offer to the business.

11. Drive innovation to ensure the continuous improvement and development of “fit for purpose tools” for the business and HR to use.

12. To identify, develop and produce regular HRMI reports that support implementing further service improvements, enabling managers and staff to

improve performance and efficiency across the organisation. This will include the HR Service Portal to deal with HR queries.

13. To lead an effective recruitment service that is innovative, attracts high calibre candidates and successfully meets workforce requirements.

14. To ensure that the Safeguarding, KCSIE and General Data Protection Regulations are implemented and compliance is maintained at all times.

15. To lead the Senior HRBPs team in all ER cases, reviewing ER caseloads against agreed KPI’s, advising on complex ER matters and ensuring Managers and staff understand and comply with statutory requirements, Policy and best practice.

16. To implement Health & Wellbeing strategies that support attendance, mental and physical well-being and improve staff satisfaction measures.

17. To establish strong communication links with the recognised TU’s through the JCC and regular consultation and negotiation process.

18. To contribute to organisation development and demonstrate improvements using employee engagement opportunities, staff surveys and staff recognition events.

19. Keep up to date with employment law, HR best practice, and ensure the group is compliant.

20. To undertake other transformational projects as required.

21. To take an active part in ensuring the College reputation is enhanced through good HR practice and be sensitive to HR issues which should be referred to Senior Managers and the Principal to protect and improve that position.

22. To assist the Group Chief People Officer, and deputise where appropriate, in the overall leadership and management of the Service.

23. Preparation of SLT Reports and attendance at meetings where appropriate.

General

The duties and responsibilities may vary from time to time without changing the level of responsibility. All employees are required to undertake the following general duties:

· To comply with all College policies and procedures, particularly those relating to equality of opportunity.

· To comply with and implement Health and Safety and security procedures in accordance with statutory and College requirements.

· To contribute to the overall effectiveness of the Service, participating in team and College meetings and dealing with general enquiries as and when required.

· To actively develop him/herself through staff development and training activities and to review performance with his/her manager.

· To undertake any other duties consistent with the key objectives, grade and/or duties of the post.

· This job description maybe subject to change to meet the needs of the service, in consultation with the post holder.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

General:

Qualifications: Essential Desirable

Educated to Degree Level or Equivalent X

MCIPD –fully qualified and evidence of ongoing CPD X

Knowledge and experience:

I-Trent knowledge and capability at a good level or

experience of working with an HR Management System X

Experience in a HR management role in a large

organisation X

An advanced user of HR business management systems

and experience of implementing significant process

improvements through the use of such systems and

technology. X

High level understanding and experience of significant and

sustained formal and informal business process review

ensuring integration of all HR processes X

Experience of working constructively and sensitively with

senior managers, resulting in successful outcomes for the

College and staff. X

An up to date knowledge of employment legislation and it’s

application within the College. X

Previous experience in working constructively with Trade

Unions and employee representatives and groups. X

Sound knowledge of best practice recruitment and

selection processes, for a wide range of disciplines, and

employment/engagement arrangements X

Previous involvement in health & wellbeing strategies

which have been shown to result in demonstrable,

practical, improvements in staff attendance and staff

satisfaction measures X

Experience of working in a large complex organisation, the

education sector or within the public sector X

Experience of working on employee relations cases,

restructures, capability and performance reviews. X

Experience of working in a customer service driven

ment to meet SLAs and operational performance

indicators.

X

Skills and competencies:

Sound judgement demonstrated by experience advising on

complex employee relations matters, pay policy, and HR

policies and procedures. X

Effective and professional coaching/ negotiating/influencing

skills at a range of levels. X

Excellent leadership and Management skills and proven ability to deliver day to day running of the HR team ensuring operational activity is achieved effectively and efficiently, prioritising workloads, with a ‘right first time’ approach X

Ability to develop and maintain a positive and visible

presence across the organisation at all staff levels. X

Success in implementing, developing and streamlining HR

processes that are accessible, using HR systems and

which enable staff and Managers to work effectively. X

Effective communications skills both verbal and written to

individual’s teams and larger staff groups. X

Ability to produce, analyse, collate and present HR data to

develop knowledge, understanding and effective decision

making at all levels in the organisation. X

Strong interpersonal and influencing skills in a sector and

organisation that is subject to constant change both

externally and internally driven. X

Ability to develop and create a strong team ethos around

customer satisfaction, with high professional standards and

attention to detail. X

Understanding of and commitment to equality and diversity

opportunities and the mission and values of the College. X

Understanding of and commitment Safeguarding and its

application within the College. X

Other qualities:

Resilience in a complex ment X

Ability to work flexibly, with some limited evening work

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated, creative manager to lead the marketing and schools’ liaison strategy across our campuses. You will direct marketing, promotional, communications and student recruitment strategies to meet the changing needs of the New City College group.

You will have experience of working at a similar level and demonstrable skills in motivating, inspiring a leading a team, with a clear focus to produce high quality and creative work that achieve ambitious growth targets. You must also be reliable and able to work on your own initiative and manage a multi-task workload of projects. You will need to ensure you build effective relationships with a range of stakeholders across campuses at the group level.

You should be willing to travel and will be required to lead the marketing team with internal and external events and have a flexible approach to working hours.

Closing date: 18^th June 2023

Interviews will take place week commencing: w/c 26^th June 2023

The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

To apply for this vacancy and for further information please visit our website: https://www.ncclondon.ac.uk/working-for-us or contact Human Resources on 020 7510 7712. E-mail: [email protected]

New City College is the dynamic group of further education colleges in East London which comprises Tower Hamlets College, Hackney Community College, Epping Forest College Redbridge College, Havering College of Further & Higher Education and Havering Sixth form College. Our 6-college merger places the group at the forefront of further education in the region. With a turnover of £105m, 20,000 students and 1900 staff it is one of the strongest and most influential further education organisations in the country.

Our college ment is second to none. We have industry standard facilities and equipment at all campuses, expert staff and partnerships with other high profile organisations which all prepare students for progression to higher education or successful careers.

East London is dynamic, innovative and entrepreneurial. As we develop our longer-term vision, we will continue to ensure that we invest in our staff and other resources to provide a distinctive offer and excellent, supportive learning ment which meets the needs of students and employers and prepares local people for the changing workforce of the area.

As the College supports a number of children and vulnerable adults, all staff are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Accordingly, all staff will be subject to an ‘Enhanced’ DBS (formerly CRB) check, along with a Children’s Barred List check if in regulated activity. Any offers of appointment may be withdrawn if these checks prove to be unsatisfactory to the College. Self-disclosure will be required as part of the recruitment process. If you fail to make a full disclosure or provide sight of your DBS certificate then your offer of employment is likely to be withdrawn. The College's DBS policy covers the recruitment of ex-offenders which is available upon request.

New City College aims to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and actively welcome applications from candidates from a BAME background.

London South EastColleges is a successful and innovative College operating with sites across Bromley, Bexley, Orpington and Greenwich. With nearly 14,000 students and 1,000 members of staff, the College is a major employer in the area and makes a significant impact on the lives and future prospects of its learners who travel from across London to study with us. The College is also the sponsor of London South East Academies Trust, a growing Multi Academy which is rapidly developing a track record of academic and financial success. With a combined turnover of circa £65m and the ambitious growth plans of the group, there has never been a better time to join this exciting organisation.

The College is seeking to appoint an experienced HR professional to fill the role of Head of People (Colleges).

You will lead and manage the College HR team, in the delivery of the day to day service. You will ensure that the HR Service is providing a professional, high quality and customer focused service to stakeholders within the College. You will work closely with colleagues to ensure that HR service delivery plans and policies provide business focused solutions which meet the needs of the College.

You will be a strategic and operational HR generalist with experience of working in large complex organizations. You will possess a degree (or equivalent), and will be CIPD qualified. You will have a proven ability to operate effectively at all levels, developing collaborative relationships. We are in a rapidly changing ment, where personal resilience and the ability to make change happen is crucial. You will have experience of leading, managing and developing teams and building upon a culture of high performance.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who relishes being at the heart of a fast-paced business and is looking for a leadership role that will provide challenge, development and the opportunity to make a difference.

The benefits of the post include an attractive salary, defined benefit pension scheme, and a generous annual leave entitlement.

For further information about the role please visit the London South East Colleges website by clicking the apply button.

The closing date for applications is Friday 16^th June 2023

Interviews will take place on Friday 23^rd June 2023

As the College supports a number of children and vulnerable adults, all staff are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Accordingly, most staff will be subject to either a ‘Standard’ or ‘Enhanced’ DBS (formerly CRB) check.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Organisational Development Manager to join our team.

Location: Gilwell Park, Chingford, London - hybrid working

Salary: £46,881 per annum (inclusive of Outer London Weighting), Band G

Working Hours: 35 hours per week

Job Type: Permanent

We’re Scouts and everyone’s welcome here - all genders, races and backgrounds. Right across the UK, we help over 400,000 young people aged 4-25 gain skills for life and find their place in the world. We help them speak up, play their part and shine bright.

The Organisational Development Manager Role:

As Scouts, we equip young people with skills for life. We’re a worldwide movement, creating stronger communities and inspiring positive futures. We are committed to reaching more underrepresented communities and recruiting and retaining more young people and volunteers from diverse backgrounds.

Working as a close partner of all members of the People & Culture team, your role will be to support the objectives agreed within our People & Culture Strategy. These cover reward and recognition, wellbeing, general learning & development, leadership development, recruitment, equity, diversity and inclusion, internal communications and staff engagement. The work will include aspects of ‘business as usual activity’ as well as specific projects designed to achieve agreed objectives.

As our Organisational Development Manager, your key responsibilities will include:

• Designing and leading bespoke OD projects
• Supporting others in the People & Culture team with their OD, HR, systems and change projects
• Acting as the lead for the People & Culture team in respect of all reporting requirements, including reports to the Project Management Team, the Executive Leadership Team and the People & Culture Committee
• Working closely in collaboration with operational leaders and senior volunteers

As the Organisational Development Manager you will have:

• Technical OD knowledge and experience
• An OD qualification, or equivalent professional knowledge gained through the significant experience working as an OD specialist or as an HR generalist with an OD focus.
• Track record of delivering successful OD projects and supporting organisational change in complex organisations
• Experience of project management processes and reporting
• Specific experience of designing and implementing organisational culture change
• Experience of staff engagement and internal communications
• General HR experience
• Experience or knowledge of volunteering

In return we can offer you:

• Work in a way that suits you, your role and your department
• Be proud to say you’re part of a team with Investors in People (Gold)
• Plenty of opportunity for learning and development
• 25 days holiday a year, plus bank holidays
• Four extra days to look after your family when they need you
• Three extra days over Christmas
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We are proud to be a family-friendly employer and offer…

• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Flexible working hours
• Store Discount at our Scout Store + other online benefits
• Study and volunteer leave

Closing date: 23:59 on 14 June 2023

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to join our fantastic team!

Apply via the Scouts website here: https://www.scouts.org.uk/about-us/jobs/working-at-the-scouts/organisational-development-manager/