Closing Date 2024-11-22 People Programme Lead Location : Durrington with a hybrid approach Contract : 12-month Fixed Term Contract Hours : 37 hours per week Salary : £70,000 Are you ready to lead transformative change within a purpose-driven organisation? Southern Water is seeking a People Programme Lead to guide our People team in a critical five-year transformation journey, enhancing the health, wellbeing, and environmental impact of our communities while supporting the local economy. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of our workforce, playing a pivotal role in Southern Water’s ambitious strategy. Your Impact Responsibilities As People Programme Lead, you’ll spearhead strategic initiatives that will reshape our approach to workforce planning, talent management, and employee engagement. Your key responsibilities include: End-to-End Leadership: Drive transformation outcomes for the People team, leading high-priority initiatives in workforce planning, employee terms, and talent management. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with transformation leaders across the organisation, making data-driven, strategic decisions to ensure the right talent is in place for our goals. Innovative People Solutions: Lead a newly-formed team (including a Talent Specialist and a Strategic Workforce Planning Lead) to craft solutions to the unique challenges we face in water management. You’ll combine technology, creativity, and forward-thinking mindsets to advance our workforce capability. You’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution, building a legacy within a team dedicated to transformation. This role could be the beginning of a rewarding journey where you can expand your expertise, lead critical changes, and influence the future direction of the business. If you’re looking to create a lasting impact, this is your chance. This role will position you as a strategic thought leader, providing direction, guidance, and expertise to drive change across Southern Water’s People function. It’s a remarkable opportunity for an experienced HR professional with a talent for project management, a keen strategic mindset, and a strong grasp of commercial impact. Your Skills And Experience To thrive in this role, you should have: Extensive HR and Project Management Experience: Proven background in leading workforce transformations and guiding cross-functional teams. Strategic Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to approach complex challenges with a focus on innovative and sustainable solutions. Exceptional Communication: Strong communicator, adept at influencing stakeholders and inspiring change across all levels. Commercial Mindset: A results-oriented, strategic thinker with a practical approach to delivering on high-level organisational goals. Why Join Southern Water? Southern Water is at the forefront of a significant transformation, guided by a new leadership team and an ambitious five-year strategy. As People Programme Lead, you’ll be joining a team of talented professionals passionate about making a positive impact, constantly striving for innovation and improvement. Apply now to be part of an organisation where your expertise will help shape a thriving future, and lead us towards a smarter, more resilient workforce.