Full time 37 hours, permanent position Salary in the range £56,869 - £69,506 per annum Based in Reading - hybrid working available (1-2 days per week in the office) About us PACT is a supportive and respectful charity where people are genuinely passionate about what we do and are at the heart of everything we can achieve together. We change lives by building and nurturing adoptive families and empowering women, children and parents to rebuild after trauma and embrace a positive future. Established in 1911, we are now one of the UKs leading charities in its field dedicated to finding secure and loving families for children waiting to be adopted, continued support through therapeutic services, supporting and empowering women facing multiple disadvantages and the recovery of children affected by domestic abuse. The role We are looking for an experienced Head of People and Operations who is passionate about our work and who will flourish in a values-based culture founded on professionalism, positivity, innovation and a genuine desire to help others. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Senior Management team, this is a key role that leads a dedicated team responsible for ensuring that the charity has exceptional people and providing them with the necessary resources and equipment to excel in their roles and thrive. Committed to delivering excellence, you will seek opportunities to enhance the services you and the team provide across the charity and will be a champion for peoples wellbeing and a culture of inclusion. About you To flourish in this role, you will need to be a confident and trusted CIPD qualified practitioner, who has significant experience of working in a generalist HR role at a senior management level. You will need excellent knowledge and practical application of employment legislation. A skilled and considerate communicator, you will enjoy managing, motivating and coaching others as well as working collaboratively to find pragmatic solutions to issues and challenges. Given the size of the charity and the team, you will be comfortable in a dynamic role where no day is the same; moving easily from strategic to operational tasks and ways of working. Whilst you do not need to be an expert in offices services and facilities, IT systems and applications, a general understanding and desire to learn would be an advantage. If this sounds like you then visit our website to apply today to join an amazing organisation and be part of something that is truly special. If you would like to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please contact Natalie Derkatsch, Executive Assistant to the CEO you will find contact details on our website. Closing date : noon, Wednesday 30 April 2025 Interview dates : Monday 12 May, Wednesday 14 May and Tuesday 20 May 2025. Other roles you may have experience of could include: Head of Human Resources, Senior Human Resources Business Partner, Senior HR Manager, HR Consultant, Head of Operations, Head of Support Services Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do at PACT. We have robust measures and best practices in place to safeguard and protect the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we take pride in maintaining outstanding safeguarding standards. Anyone joining our team is subject to PACTs safer recruitment pre-appointment enquiries, including a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS). The role description provides information on what our safer recruitment enquiries include and the level of DBS required to work in the role. All opportunities with PACT are based in the UK. ADZN1_UKTJ