Head of Human Resources in East Sussex

Job description

Head of HR and OD

Paying up to £72,000 PA + benefits (6M FTC)

Hybrid, Ad hoc travel to Brighton

We are seeking a highly competent Interim Head of HR & OD to support one of our charity clients through a critical period of change, restructure and transition.

The organisation is entering a period of strategic repositioning in response to global shifts in funding, sector focus, and operating models.

You will join at a sensitive and pivotal point and picking up from the planning phase and taking the organisation through implementation and consultation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the HR team and act as the senior people lead across the organisation.
• Overseeing the restructuring project including consultations, job profiling/mapping and execution.
• Managing the BAU and HR operations.
• Provide leadership on key change initiatives such as virtual working transition/office closure and working patterns.
• Maintain a strong employee relations environment grounded in transparency, empathy, and compliance.

Our client is looking for:

• A seasoned HR professional with a strong operational background and a calm, grounded presence.
• Proven experience leading or supporting restructures, ideally in mission-driven, complex organisations.
• Professional HR qualification (e.g., CIPD in the UK, or equivalent) or relevant experience and continuing professional development
• Experience working in or with global teams is essential.
• Deep awareness of issues around equity and inclusion. This is hugely important to our client and something they have already done a lot of work on.
• Charity, public sector, or non-profit experience is a plus, though not essential.
• Available to start by early September 2025 and commit for 6 months.

Why This Role Matters

This is a unique opportunity to guide a values-driven, globally focused non-profit through a key transformation moment. You won’t just be delivering a restructure…you’ll be helping shape the next chapter of how they work and serve their mission.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

East Sussex

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

14-07-2025

Profession type

Human Resources

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English