Head of HR

Drive Forward Foundation • Permanent • London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom • £46k / year • 3h ago

Head of HR

We are looking for an experienced and values-driven Head of HR to join a pioneering organisation making a lasting difference to the lives of care-experienced young people.

You will be working for a charity that transforms the lives of care-experienced young people.

Your passion for staff development, wellbeing, and organisational culture will make a significant contribution to the charity’s overall mission.

Position: Head of HR

Location: Hybrid/London
Salary: £46,000 per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 22.5 hours per week (3 days)

Closing Date: 20th July 2026

About the Role

The Head of HR plays a pivotal role in fostering a workplace where every member of staff feels valued, supported and recognised for the impact they make. You will lead the organisation’s people strategy, ensuring wellbeing, professional growth and inclusive practice are embedded at every level.

By championing a positive organisational culture, staff development and ensuring effective HR systems and processes, you will enable staff to thrive and deliver their best work for the young people it serves.

This is a senior, standalone HR role, working closely with the CEO, leadership team and line managers, and acting as the main point of contact with our external HR support service.

Main duties and responsibilities include:

Lead Learning & Development and wellbeing initiatives
Oversee Equality, Diversity and Inclusion practice
Provide expert HR advice to managers
Manage HR data, reporting and workforce insights
Support reward, recognition and induction processes
Act as main contact for external HR support
Lead on HR policy and Health & Safety (excluding safeguarding)

About You

You will be an experienced HR professional who is confident operating at both a strategic and operational level. You will bring sound judgement, empathy and clarity to complex people matters, and enjoy working collaboratively in a small, mission-driven organisation.

You will be organised, proactive and comfortable managing multiple priorities, with a strong commitment to inclusive practice and staff wellbeing.

You will have:

Experience of managing a HR function
Experience of developing and implementing HR processes and initiatives
Up-to-date knowledge of employment law and risk management
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Budget management experience
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines

If you are passionate about creating inclusive, supportive workplaces and want to play a key role in enabling a dedicated team to transform young lives, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, you will be asked to submit your CV along with a covering letter detailing how your skills, motivation and experience meet the requirements of the role.

You may have experience in roles such as: Head of HR, HR Manager, People Manager, HR Business Partner, Senior HR Advisor, People & Culture Manager, HR Lead, or Human Resources Manager.

Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People. #INDNFP

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