British Council
Job title:
Director, People Strategy, Planning & Insight
Company
British Council
Job description
We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide.We work directly with individuals to help them gain the skills, confidence and connections to transform their lives and shape a better world in partnership with the UK. We support them to build networks and explore creative ideas, to learn English, to get a high-quality education and to gain internationally recognised qualifications.Working with people in over 200 countries and territories, we are on the ground in more than 100 countries. In 2021-22 we reached 650 million people.Pay Band – LMFGContract Type – IndefiniteLocation – Any UK OfficeClosing date – Thursday 18th July 2024 at 23:59 UK timeYou must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application.There is no relocation or sponsorship support.Are you a visionary leader with a passion for shaping the future of HR? Do you excel at using data-driven insights to guide strategic decisions? If so, the British Council invites you to embark on a transformative journey with us as our new Director of People Strategy, Planning, and Insight.About the role:As the Director of People Strategy, Planning, and Insight, you’ll drive the development and implementation of a comprehensive people strategy that aligns with our corporate priorities over a multi-year horizon. This pivotal role involves:· Strategic Leadership: Crafting and communicating a robust people strategy that aligns with our short-term and long-term goals.· Cross-Functional Collaboration: Working closely with executive teams and various stakeholders to ensure our people initiatives are prioritized and effectively resourced.· Data-Driven Decision Making: Leveraging data analytics to enhance workforce planning, talent management, and overall efficiency within the People function.· Governance and Oversight: Ensuring robust frameworks and governance structures are in place to support and drive people priorities.Below is a summary of the knowledge and skills required for this role however for the detailed role profile, providing a more in depth understanding of all the role entails, please send an email to [email protected]Main Responsibilities· Strategy Development: Collaborate with senior leaders to develop a comprehensive people strategy that supports the organization’s objectives.· Thought Leadership: Provide insights on HR trends and best practices to attract, develop, and retain top talent.· Capability Building: Enhance the organization’s ability to use people analytics to inform strategic decisions.· Global Budget Management: Oversee the global budget for the People function, ensuring optimal resource allocation.· Leadership and Management: Act as a deputy to the Global Director of People Experience, providing strategic leadership and oversight.· Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain internal and external networks to inform and influence decision-making at the highest levels.· Innovation and Improvement: Research and implement industry best practices to drive innovation within the People function.Minimum/essential requirementsWe are looking for a strategic thinker and experienced leader with:· Ability to address complex organizational challenges, develop guidance frameworks, and propose solutions.· Experience collaborating with multiple HR and business stakeholders and establishing and/or chairing governance mechanisms to balance interests and ensure appropriate prioritisation of initiatives.· Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams, fostering collaboration and professional growth.· Successful history of leading organizational responses to change.· Senior stakeholder management engagement and relationship building.Desirable· Change management qualification or equivalent.· Strong understanding of HR best practices, talent management, and organizational development.Language RequirementsThe British Council systems and global processes operate in English. Written and verbal proficiency (CEF 1) in English is requiredWhy Join Us?The British Council is committed to fostering a high-performance culture that supports professional growth and development. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our global operations and contribute to our mission of building connections, understanding, and trust between people in the UK and other countries.Apply Now!If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and drive the success of our People function, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join the British Council and be a part of our transformative journey.British Council supports working in new ways such as hybrid working, subject to full approval by line management and conditional upon our ability to provide the appropriate level of service. This may not be appropriate for all roles but can be explored at interview.A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world.Equality , Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) StatementThe British Council is committed to policies and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion across everything we do. We support all staff to make sure their behaviour is consistent with this commitment. We want to address under representation and encourage applicants from under-represented groups, in particular, but not exclusively, on grounds of ethnicity and disability. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria are guaranteed an interview and we have Disability Confident Employer Status. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities.The British Council is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults who we work with.We believe that all children and adults everywhere in the world deserve to live in safe environments and have the right to be protected from all forms of abuse, maltreatment and exploitation as set out in article 19, UNCRC (United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child) 1989.Appointment to positions where there is direct involvement with vulnerable groups will be dependent on thorough checks being completed; these will include qualification checks, reference checks, identity & criminal record checks in line with legal requirements and with the British Council’s Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children.If you have any problems with your application please emailPlease note: Applications to this role can only be considered when made through the Apply section of our careers website. Our ‘ASK HR’ email is only to be used in case of a technical issue encountered when applying through the careers website. Emails with supporting statements and CV/Resumes sent to this email address will not be reviewed and will be deleted.
Expected salary
Location
Manchester – London
Job date
Sat, 06 Jul 2024 07:16:20 GMT
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