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Age UK Westminster (AUKW) is the leading charity for older people in the City of Westminster supporting the over 50s in aspects of later life including, loneliness, isolation or poverty, by delivering vital advice, befriending, group activities, digital inclusion and practical services to thousands of older people.
Join our senior management team at Age UK Westminster as the Head of Services. We seek a dynamic and innovative leader to further our progress in supporting older people.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in strategic planning and service development, as well as fostering partnerships with local stakeholders, including statutory bodies.
Essential qualifications include strong staff management and project development experience, knowledge of older people’s services, adeptness in external liaison and quality assurance, and excellent communication skills.
If you are passionate about making a difference and have the experience we need, we would love to hear from you.
Due to the large number of applicants, we regret we shall not be able to write personally to applicants who are not shortlisted. Therefore, if you have not heard from us, please presume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.
Age UK Westminster is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from all sections of the community.
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Head of People
London (Hybrid - 2 days in office)
£57,500 - £62,500 + excellent benefits
Permanent | Start ASAP (flexible for up to 3 months' notice)
About the Organisation
Goodman Masson are thrilled to be exclusively partnering with a truly inspiring, fast-growing UK charity making a meaningful difference in people's lives every single day.
With a current headcount of just over 50 (and plans to grow to around 60 by the end of the year), this is an incredibly exciting time to join. The organisation is scaling thoughtfully, investing in its people, and strengthening its culture as it enters its next phase of development.
This is a rare opportunity to step into a first-ever Head of People role, giving you real scope to shape strategy, influence leadership, and leave a lasting impact.
The Opportunity
This newly created Head of People position blends strategic leadership with hands-on delivery, offering autonomy and visibility across the organisation.
Reporting to the Operations Director and managing an HR Manager, you'll take ownership of the full people agenda - from designing a forward-looking strategy to embedding inclusive, high-performing practices across the charity.
You'll be a key member of the senior leadership landscape, acting as a trusted advisor while ensuring the organisation's people approach evolves in line with its growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver a 3-year People Strategy aligned to organisational growth
- Lead workforce and succession planning as the charity scales
- Drive and embed a meaningful EDI strategy across recruitment and culture
- Sit on SMT and ensure accoutability
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on all people-related matters
- Lead on complex employee relations cases and provide expert guidance
- Build leadership capability by coaching and developing line managers
- Oversee HR policies, processes, and systems ensuring compliance and consistency
- Use people data and insights to inform decision-making and continuous improvement
- Champion a high-performance, inclusive and values-led culture
- Line manage and develop the HR Manager
Essential Experience:
- CIPD Level 5 (minimum) - Level 7 desirable