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Join Arts Council England in an influential role of Director of People and Culture at a time of pivotal transformation.
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Salary
£95743
Location
Manchester, UK - Hybrid
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Arts Council England
Arts Council England is undergoing a substantial transformation, making this a thrilling time to join. We're focused on designing modern, simple, and sustainable services, and as the Director of People and Culture, your strategic influence will shape our people strategy and support evolution.
Role Summary
- Lead a comprehensive People function, covering HR, organisational development, culture, leadership development, and people operations.
- Liaise with Directors of Digital, Finance, and Transformation, advising Executive board on changes related to personnel, culture, and structural changes.
Role Requirements
- Senior HR leadership experience.
- CIPD membership up to Fellowship level preferred.
- Knowledge in HR practices, employment law, and organisational effectiveness.
- Experience in public bodies, charities, government, or similar environments; though this is not essential.
Application Process Details
- Submit a CV and cover letter along with the completed Diversity Monitoring form to recruitment@artscouncil.org.uk.
- Kindly refrain from applying through the recruitment portal, as such applications will not be considered.
Arts Council England is at a pivotal moment in our history, embarking on a significant programme of organisational transformation. We are redesigning how we work to ensure our services are simple, modern, accessible, and financially and environmentally sustainable. As the Director of People and Culture, you will play a strategic and highly influential role in shaping our people strategy and supporting colleagues through this period of organisational evolution.
The role: You will lead a modern, forward-looking People function that integrates HR, organisational development, culture, leadership development, EDI, and people operations. Your efforts will align our people, structures, and culture with our future operating model. You will work closely with the Directors of Digital, Finance, and Transformation, advising our Executive Board and senior leaders on people, culture, and change, and attend Executive Board meetings.
Job requirements: We are seeking a strategic, inspiring leader with senior leadership experience in HR, OD, and people strategy within a complex organisation. You should have CIPD membership at full level (Fellowship preferred), deep knowledge of HR best practices, employment law, and organisational effectiveness. Experience in public bodies, charities, government, regulated environments, or organisations undergoing major transformation is beneficial but not essential.
Benefits: Working at Arts Council England offers a salary of £95,743, a generous final salary pension scheme, excellent holiday entitlement, flexible working arrangements, hybrid working (typically 1-2 days per week in our Manchester city-centre office), a wide range of wellbeing benefits, and a supportive environment built on our values: We are ambitious. We learn. We care.
Applications details: To apply, please send a CV and covering letter plus the completed Diversity Monitoring form to [email removed - click apply for more details]. Please do not apply via our recruitment portal, as applications received via the portal will not be considered.
