Head of People
Employer: SignHealth
Location: Remote within the UK with occasional travel
Temporary: Fixed term contract – 15 months. Starting August/September 2026, ending December 2027
Working hours: Full time hours available – 37 hours per week
Salary: £60,000 per annum
Closing date: Thursday 2 July 2026 at 5pm
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About the role
As the Interim Head of People, you will play a pivotal role in shaping SignHealth’s culture, driving organisational effectiveness, and supporting a highly engaged and motivated workforce. Alongside the Chief People and Culture Officer you will lead the People Team, overseeing the implementation of all people projects and operational management of employee relations, recruitment and reward.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic leadership: You will support the Chief People and Culture Officer to deliver SignHealth’s 3-year plan and People strategy.
Compliance and best practice: Drive process improvement to ensure policies and processes are accessible, compliant with best practices, and up to date with employment legislation.
Reward and Recognition: Oversee benefits programmes to ensure they are competitive and aligned with employee needs.
Recruitment, Talent, and Retention: Oversee end-to-end recruitment processes, ensuring diverse and inclusive hiring practices.
Engagement and Wellbeing: Collaborate with the People team to develop action plans to increase staff engagement and wellbeing.
Employment Relations: Develop and implement business partnering to drive a proactive HR service.
Payroll: Oversee payroll, pensions, and employee benefits accurately and efficiently.
Essential Criteria
• Proven experience in a senior HR leadership role, ideally within the charity or healthcare sector.
• Demonstrated success in implementing People projects aligned with organisational goals.
• In-depth knowledge of UK employment law, HR best practices, and compliance requirements.
• Experience in cultural change management and leading organisational development initiatives.
• Expertise in recruitment, talent management, and succession planning.
• Strong knowledge of reward frameworks, employee engagement, and wellbeing strategies.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience managing and coaching high-performing teams.
• Proficiency in HR systems and data analytics to drive strategic insights and decision-making.Desired Criteria
• CIPD Level 7 qualification or equivalent experience in employment law.
• Experience working in a deaf led or accessibility focused organisation.
• British Sign Language (BSL) skills or a willingness to learn (minimum Level 2).
• Plain English trained.About the role
As the Interim Head of People, you will play a pivotal role in shaping SignHealth’s culture, driving organisational effectiveness, and supporting a highly engaged and motivated workforce. Alongside the Chief People and Culture Officer you will lead the People Team, overseeing the implementation of all people projects and operational management of employee relations, recruitment and reward.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic leadership: You will support the Chief People and Culture Officer to deliver SignHealth’s 3-year plan and People strategy.
Compliance and best practice: Drive process improvement to ensure policies and processes are accessible, compliant with best practices, and up to date with employment legislation.
Reward and Recognition: Oversee benefits programmes to ensure they are competitive and aligned with employee needs.
Recruitment, Talent, and Retention: Oversee end-to-end recruitment processes, ensuring diverse and inclusive hiring practices.
Engagement and Wellbeing: Collaborate with the People team to develop action plans to increase staff engagement and wellbeing.
Employment Relations: Develop and implement business partnering to drive a proactive HR service.
Payroll: Oversee payroll, pensions, and employee benefits accurately and efficiently.
Essential Criteria
• Proven experience in a senior HR leadership role, ideally within the charity or healthcare sector.
• Demonstrated success in implementing People projects aligned with organisational goals.
• In-depth knowledge of UK employment law, HR best practices, and compliance requirements.
• Experience in cultural change management and leading organisational development initiatives.
• Expertise in recruitment, talent management, and succession planning.
• Strong knowledge of reward frameworks, employee engagement, and wellbeing strategies.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience managing and coaching high-performing teams.
• Proficiency in HR systems and data analytics to drive strategic insights and decision-making.Desired Criteria
• CIPD Level 7 qualification or equivalent experience in employment law.
• Experience working in a deaf led or accessibility focused organisation.
• British Sign Language (BSL) skills or a willingness to learn (minimum Level 2).
• Plain English trained.About you
• You are a strategic leader, with the ability to see the bigger picture while delivering operational excellence.
• You are passionate about people, fostering an inclusive and empowering workplace culture.
• You are an excellent communicator, confident in engaging with stakeholders at all levels.Why Join Us?
At SignHealth, you will be part of a passionate and dedicated team, making a real difference to the lives of deaf people. We offer a supportive, inclusive work environment and opportunities for professional growth.
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