Head of People and Organisation Development (job share)

Cystic Fibrosis Trust is the charity uniting people to stop cystic fibrosis (CF). We fund vital research, improve care, speak out and race towards effective treatments for all. Cystic Fibrosis Trust is here to make sure everyone with cystic fibrosis can live without limits.

We are recruiting a Head of People and Organisation Development (POD). This role is a job share and leads on Organisation Development and Learning, whilst the other joint post holder leads on Personnel and Facilities.

As joint Head of POD, you will be responsible for implementing the People Strategy to enable the strategic vision and aims as well as developing the charity’s culture. You will lead on the rolling review of HR policies, ensuring best practice and legal compliance, and be part of the working group delivering our equity, diversity and inclusion strategy. You will help establish a supportive leadership and management culture through workshops and shared learning. You will help ensure that all POD functions operate efficiently and effectively and in compliance with relevant employment law.

To be the right candidate for this role, you will:

• Have proven experience embedding a strong staff development culture within the not-for-profit sector.
• Be familiar with best practice in managing organisational change and coaching managers through this.
• Have experience of leading diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Be a good communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Have demonstrable experience as part of a Senior Management Team providing organisational leadership and direction.