Global Director People Solutions

Job title:

Global Director People Solutions

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.

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Salary: Starting from £88,001 plus £3,300 London Market Allowance {only for those based in the London area.}

Benefits Include, but are not limited to:

• 32 days annual leave, in addition to public holidays
• 3 days volunteering leave
• Career average defined benefit pension scheme
• An unrivalled opportunity for you to get to use all the experience you’ve built up working in and/or leading global organisations to support us in building trust across the world.

Location: Cardiff, London, Manchester, Edinburgh or Belfast. (The UK only).
Department: Human Resources
Contract type: Indefinite (permanent)

Closing Date: 3rd March 2024 at 23:59 UK Time. Interviews will be held in the 2nd week of March.

You must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application.

There is no relocation or sponsorship support.

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.

Join the Team Shaping the Future of People Services at the British Council!

Are you ready to take the lead in revolutionising the global People Solutions function at the British Council? We’re seeking an experienced individual to spearhead our efforts in creating better experiences across our organisation through effective, efficient, and innovative processes and solutions.

As the Director of People Solutions, you’ll lead the charge in developing and embedding effective and simple processes and solutions. Your role will be instrumental in enhancing our global capabilities across our four geographic hubs, ensuring excellence in advisory and operations services.

Reporting directly to the Chief People Officer, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of our organisation by:

• Leading and Developing Excellence: You’ll build and develop high-performing teams across our four geographic hubs, ensuring excellence in advisory and operational services.
• Innovation: Drive transformative change within our People Solutions function, leading the way in modernization and efficiency.
• Setting Global Standards: Your role will involve setting and embedding global standards and guidance for employee relations, reflecting our values and code of conduct to support all areas of our business.
• Fostering Collaboration: By cultivating new ways of working between different functions and our managed service provider, you’ll drive collaboration and innovation throughout the organisation.
• Development: Grow both personally and professionally in an environment that fosters continuous learning and development.

Why Join Us?

At the British Council, we’re on a transformation journey, and the People function is at the heart of this change. With recent advancements in technology and processes, we’re paving the way for a more efficient and impactful organisation. As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Make a Difference: Your work will directly impact the experiences of our employees and stakeholders worldwide, driving positive change at every level.
• Shape the Future: Be part of a forward-thinking team that’s leading the way in modernizing HR practices and processes on a global scale.
• Collaborate with the Best: Work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do, fostering an environment of creativity, innovation, and excellence.

To excel in this role, you’ll need:

• Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams, driving operational and advisory excellence.
• Strategic Vision: A knack for setting direction and business plans aligned with organisational goals, with an eye towards future developments.
• Stakeholder Management: Strong relationship-building skills to cultivate trust and collaboration with stakeholders across all levels of the organisation.
• Innovative Thinking: A passion for driving continuous improvement and finding new, creative solutions to complex challenges.

You will bring your experience of leading Global HR and / or operations with multi-regional remit for a major business or businesses.

Join Us in Shaping the Future!

If you’re ready to embark on an exciting journey of transformation and impact, we want to hear from you! Join us in shaping the future of People Solutions at the British Council and help us in continuing our charitable mission of building connections and establishing trust across the globe. Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

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Equality , Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Statement

The 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.

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Location

Manchester – London

Job date

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 00:24:03 GMT

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