We are currently seeking an experienced Head of People and Culture for our Douglas-based Client, a leader in fiduciary services, fund administration, and management and investment advice compliance. The primary responsibility of the Head of People and Culture is to lead the Division and ensure the completion of all deliverables and the smooth running of the organisation's human resources, culture, finance and facilities management in a proportionate, effective, timely and efficient manner. You will also manage a small and diverse team of individuals to optimise completion of all priorities and the divisional work plan and oversee the management of relevant risks and controls within People & Culture.Specific duties will include: Lead the HR strategy for the organisation in line with the strategy and in collaboration with the CEO Oversee the human resources function, incorporating staff recruitment, performance management, training and development and policies to support a high performing organisation Utilise a risk based and pragmatic approach to ensure policies and procedures are up to date and implemented Strategic oversight and input into the organisation's Staff Handbook setting out the standards expected of all staff Actively propose and lead additional rollout of HR protocols and processes in line with Isle of Man Government and best international practices, for example the oversight of the HR function including the organisation's response to Isle of Man law changes and developments in all HR matters such as equality legislation, flexible and remote working, succession planning and well-being initiatives In conjunction with the Chief Executive, assist with the annual salary review Act as a key member of the Human Resources and Compensation Committee and assist the Committee in the execution of its mandate Oversee the focused and comprehensive performance management approach, including utilising performance improvement plans where appropriate, actively implementing and overseeing staff development and training plans Contribute actively to strategy setting, risk horizon scanning and to a positive culture of the organisation Embrace and support a risk based approach not only in the People & Culture Division but across the organisation, including ongoing triage of work efforts and resources to achieve completion of highest priorities Collaborate with Executives across divisions to achieve efficient and effective implementation of strategic initiatives and divisional work plans Suggest and implement the wider use of metrics/divisional plans to provide improved quantitative KPIs to manage the division/enterprise wide to support reporting to internal and external stakeholders The Ideal candidate for the role of Head of People and Culture will be: A strategic thinker that contributes to the priorities and strategic projects and common risk areas in addition to managing the People & Culture Division A forward-thinking leader who sees people strategy, culture and financial management, as more than checking boxes An individual with strong analytical, problem solving, decision making and organisational skills A team player who supports cross-divisional collaboration, consistent policy development and practices and has an innate ability to clarify even the most complex of concepts Someone who will utilise and champion technology where appropriate to support and improve delivery of the organisation's mandate A tested leader who has shown their interest and commitment to developing others and a high performance, inclusive and diverse culture An individual with excellent communication skills and the ability to handle difficult and confidential issues Experience in dealing with senior officials both within Government and industry