Head of People Operations

Job Description:

The Head of People Operations at Langley Trust leads the People team to deliver strategic HR support, ensuring excellent employee experiences aligned with the organisation's mission and Christian values. This role involves overseeing recruitment, employee relations, policy development, and driving people-focused initiatives across the Trust's multi-site operations.

Client Details

Langley Trust, a respected Christian charity supporting people with convictions to transform their lives, is seeking an experienced and values-driven Head of People Operations to lead their People Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the employee experience, deliver strategic HR initiatives, and contribute to an organisation committed to rehabilitation and social impact.

Description

• Lead People Business Partnering, Recruitment, Payroll, and HR Systems teams
• Drive the implementation of the People Strategy aligned with Langley's mission
• Advise on employee relations, change management, and policy development
• Foster an inclusive, high-performing workplace culture rooted in Langley's Christian values
• Play a key role as part of the Senior Leadership Team

Profile

The successful candidate will be an experienced, values-driven HR leader with strong expertise in people operations, employee relations, and change management. They will be a practising Christian who can provide compassionate, strategic leadership while fostering an inclusive, high-performing culture aligned with Langley Trust's Christian ethos.

Job Offer

• 30 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• 3 paid spiritual reflection days
• Funded Health Cash Plan
• Smart Health - free online GP service 24/7
• Pension scheme, matched up to 8%
• Life Assurance up to 3 times your salary
• Flexible benefits package, including Holiday Trading and Cycle Scheme
• Paid DBS and renewals
• Access to private holiday home getaway in Torquay
• Well-being Support - 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including free counselling and legal advice
• Chaplaincy and pastoral support
• Menopause support
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Access to Blue Light Card discounts
• Long Service Awards

Langley Trust is a Christian organisation, and this role requires the successful candidate to be a practising and professing Christian. This is an occupational requirement under the Equality Act 2010.