Changeworks, a leading social enterprise and charity in Scotland, is looking for a talented individual to join as Head of People. This new role is a great opportunity to lead the Human Resources (HR) and Business Support teams to support delivery against Changeworks’ aim, which is to decarbonise Scotland’s homes and drive a just transition to net zero. This post will be a member of the Leadership Group and will contribute to the strategic development of the organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to join a values-led organisation dedicated to equality, diversity and inclusion, and to supporting and developing colleagues to help achieve Changeworks’ mission to tackle the climate emergency.
Please note, this role is expected to attract a large number of applications and may close early. As Head of People, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of an established and experienced HR Team, the main focus of your role. You will lead the HR team in providing proactive support across the organisation and within the Changeworks group. You will manage and oversee a range of HR functions and activities including employee relations cases, disciplinaries and performance management issues. Responsibilities will also include leading and managing the Changeworks payroll in partnership with the Finance Team. The Head of People also oversees the Business Support team, which is managed by the Business Support Manager. About you This role is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR manager looking to move to the next level in their career or a Head of HR looking for a new challenge. You will have a passion for human resources and have a CIPD qualification with strong leadership experience. Great communication skills and being used to dealing with sensitive and confidential information are essential. About The Company Changeworks is a great place to work. We hold Investors in People Platinum accreditation (something only a few organisations in Scotland have), and we were nominated for employer of the year by the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce this year. Our staff overwhelmingly would recommend us as an employer too. The Climate Emergency has resulted in ambitious national targets to reduce carbon emissions from the built environment and reduce rates of fuel poverty. This has driven a significant increase in the number of pilot and large-scale interventions delivered by Changeworks and external organisations in this area. These include area-based domestic energy efficiency retrofit and decarbonisation projects and programmes. We are a growing organisation, and this role is crucial to the delivery of our ambitious objectives. We want to decarbonise homes in Scotland on a massive scale, and that needs talented individuals like you to help us deliver on our objectives. You’ll receive full training plus coaching and mentoring. We offer a wide range of staff benefits including flexible working, bike to work scheme, an excellent pension scheme and 26 days paid holiday plus 9 public holidays per year. At Changeworks, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone.
