Department for Business and Trade – Deputy Director of Employee Experience and Culture
National Locations: London, Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Darlington, Salford and Edinburgh
Salary: £76,000 - £90,000 plus benefits
Join the Department for Business and Trade at a pivotal moment in our mission to grow the economy. We are dedicated to helping businesses invest, grow, and export to create jobs and opportunities across the nation.
In April 2024, we launched our People Strategy, a comprehensive plan designed to create a highly skilled, productive, and happy workforce, thereby enhancing our Department’s effectiveness. Our people are at the heart of transforming business and international trade, driving economic growth.
We are seeking an HR Deputy Director for Employee Experience and Culture, a role that offers a varied and engaging portfolio. You will provide strong and visible leadership for the HR Directorate, support engagement and capability building, and develop an organisational culture that aligns with our strategic aims.
Your responsibilities will include overseeing 3 expert functions which manage employee relations and engagement with Trade Unions, employee engagement and culture, and HR policy, pay and reward cycles and initiatives. You will also lead and manage unforeseen HR challenges, and deliver our ED&I Framework and Gender Pay Gap Action Plan.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of inspiring leadership, driving complex policies and initiatives, and handling sensitive people issues. You will be skilled in designing and implementing changes to terms and conditions and pay structures, with a deep understanding of complex organisational environments and the ability to navigate and manage multiple challenging stakeholders, such as Trade Unions.
Building strong, influential relationships with stakeholders at the most senior levels to drive HR initiatives at an organisational level is essential, as is the ability to make informed decisions using analysis, insight, and data. You will need strong personal credibility, resilience, and the enthusiasm to respond quickly to changing situations.
If you are a fully qualified member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) or have significant equivalent senior HR experience, we would love to hear from you.
At DBT HR, we strive to foster an open and supportive culture where everyone can thrive. This role presents a genuine opportunity to drive your career in strategic HR leadership.
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