Pay & Contract: From £67,816 to £74,469 Closing date : 21 March 2025 Interview date : Provisionally scheduled for w/c 24 March and w/c 31 March 2025 Contract type : Permanent/Full-time To apply, please send your CV, and supporting statement, to Mary Andrews via ExecutiveAssistantswinchester.gov.uk Message from Laura Taylor, Chief Executive, Laura Taylor:- Thank you for your interest in our post of Service Lead: Human Resources. We are about to embark on a major transformation in Hampshire and Isle of Wight with the creation of a Strategic Authority and election of a Mayor in 2026, followed by local government reorganisation. We are looking for a strategic human resources professional to work with the Chief Executive to lead our approach to our people. Ideally, you will have experience of large-scale transformation and working with colleagues in the newly forming unitary authority to ensure our staff team are successfully brought on board. This is a critical role at the centre of our business and along with ensuring strong and effective delivery, you will work with the Leader, Cabinet and the Executive Board. In return, we offer an excellent package of benefits including: Employer paid health cash plan Salary sacrifice scheme for cars and bikes 26 days annual leave per year rising to 33 days - dependent on length of service Flexible working arrangements 13 days additional flexi leave per year (subject to operational requirements) Option to buy up to 5 days additional annual leave Free parking at any Winchester Park and Ride (during work hours) Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme Discounts at a range of major high street brands and the two leisure centres in the district Season Ticket loans Excellent working environment Support for continuous professional development We enclose the job description and I look forward to receiving your application by CV and supporting statement. Please return your application to Mary Andrews via ExecutiveAssistantswinchester.gov.uk The key dates in the process are: Closing date: 21 March 2025 Interviews provisionally scheduled for w/c 24 March and w/c 31 March 2025. These will be in person at the City Offices in Winchester. If you have any questions or would like an informal conversation with me, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with Mary Andrews ExecutiveAssistantswinchester.gov.uk or telephone 01962 848313 Laura Taylor (she/her) Chief Executive Winchester City Council Colebrook Street Winchester, SO23 9LJ