Head of HR and Operations

Head of HR and Operations

Are you a dynamic and organised leader, ready to inspire and support a dedicated team of staff and volunteers? 

If you’re excited about using your professional experience to make a difference to young people, this could be the perfect role for you!

This is an exciting opportunity for a Head of HR and Operations to become part of the Senior Leadership Team at a new Youth Zone where no two days are ever the same!

As an equal opportunities employer, the organisation welcomes applications from under-represented groups; in particular from Black, Asian, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of LGBTQ+ communities.  The dedicated Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Group, with support from the Senior Leadership Team, is actively promoting and advancing diversity and inclusion, ensuring a culture where everyone can be themselves and thrive.

Position: Head of HR and Operations

Location: Barnsley

Salary: £35,000 to £40,000 per annum (dependent upon experience)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Benefits: 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays increasing to 38 days over time, an extra day off on your birthday; workplace pension; free gym access (once the site has opened); access to the OnSide Talent Academy; bespoke training and mentoring.

Closing Date: 9am, Wednesday 12th February

First stage interviews (in person in Barnsley): Daytime Thursday 20th  February (and possibly Friday 21st February)

Second stage interviews (in person in Barnsley): Daytime Thursday 27th February

About the Role

We’re looking for someone who can juggle multiple roles, tackle new challenges daily, and make a real impact on the lives of young people and the community.  We need someone who can roll up their sleeves and embrace each new day with a positive attitude.

The Head of HR and Operations role is a key position within a Youth Zone; you’ll wear lots of different hats, from leading and managing the back-office functions, overseeing monthly payroll administration to serving as the secretariat for the Board of Trustees.  It’s up to you to ensure the team deliver the best possible service to the thousands of young people who rely on them.

This is a newly created and exciting opportunity to shape the future of the Barnsley Youth Zone and make a real impact!

Before the Youth Zone opens and during its construction, there will be elements of hybrid working in place and opportunities to visit Youth Zones across the Network.

About You

We’re looking for an experienced and professional operational manager with HR expertise, who is passionate about making a positive difference in young people’s lives and thrives in a fast-paced and varied environment.

You will have experience of:

  • General HR functions, including HR practices, procedures and policies
  • Basic accounts work and/or payroll
  • Working in a senior administrative role within a busy office environment
  • Operational management and line management responsibility for a large, varied staff team and volunteer offer
  • Managing budgets
  • Providing support at Board and/or Chief Executive level
  • Working with external stakeholders and partners, e.g. contracts, service agreements, commissioning

To apply, you will be asked to submit a CV and supporting statement via the company website.

About the Organisation

This is a brand new locally run youth charity, and will be the first Youth Zone in Yorkshire.  It is set to provide thousands of young people with the opportunity to have fun, make new friends, try something new and feel safe. With community centric values and located in the heart of Barnsley, it will be an inspiring place for young people aged 8 – 19, and up to 25 for those with additional needs, to enjoy their leisure time. The building is due to be completed in 2025.

The charity recognises that the workforce is under-represented in certain areas and are committed to addressing this.  Therefore, they actively encourage applicants to submit anonymous applications; in practice this means removing your name and email address from your CV and cover letter.  The HR Lead will have these details from your submission, but they will not be available to the selection panel when they are considering your application. 

The charity is committed to the safeguarding of young people. In accordance with their Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires an Enhanced DBS check.

Other roles you may have experience of could include HR, Human Resources, Personnel, HR Manager, Human Resources Manager, Personnel Manager, People Services Manager, HR and Operations Manager, Human Resources and Operations Manager, HR Business Partner,  Senior Human Resources Business Partner, Personnel and Operations Manager, HR and Finance Manager, Operations, Finance.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

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Barnsley
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£35000.00 - £40000.00 Per Annum
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