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House of Commons

8d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Government & Politics
    People, HR & Administration
  • London
  • 9d left

AI generated summary

  • You should possess a strategic approach to people development, a commitment to diversity and inclusion, strong planning and organizing skills, excellent communication and relationship-building abilities, and robust analytical skills.
  • You will lead people initiatives in learning, diversity, and inclusion, develop management pathways, reduce the Ethnicity Pay Gap, and analyze data on employee lifecycle impact.

Requirements

  • Supporting People and Change – Sound understanding of the principles of effective people development, organisational development/ design and the ability to take a strategic approach to people capability.
  • Diversity and Inclusion – Demonstrates a commitment to working with diverse teams and improving diversity and inclusion across teams.
  • Planning and Organising – Excellent ability for planning and organising, and delivering multiple complex activities.
  • Stakeholder Engagement – Excellent people skills with the ability to develop strong, positive relationships and build credibility quickly.
  • Communication – Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly.
  • Analysis and Reporting – Strong analytical skills to meaningfully analyse and interpret relevant people data.

Responsibilities

  • Working with the PSD Leadership team and the People and Culture Team (PACT), lead PSD’s people function as the expert in learning & development and diversity & inclusion to deliver and embed people initiatives.
  • Lead on developing and delivering initiatives to reduce the Ethnicity Pay Gap – with a focus on development pathways into management.
  • Responsible for building PSD’s manager capability and community, leading on identifying manager development pathways working with PACT.
  • Develop and manage data reporting on the employee life cycle and analyse data to measure impact of organisational changes and people development interventions.

FAQs

What is the salary range for the Head of People Capability position?

The salary range for this position is £56,180 - £66,497 per annum.

What is the duration of the contract for this role?

The contract length is for 12 months, with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.

How many days of annual leave do employees receive?

Employees start with 30 days of annual leave per annum, which increases to 35 days after the first full leave year.

When does the application process close?

The closing date for applications is 23rd March 2025 at 23:55.

When are the interviews scheduled to take place?

Interviews will mostly take place during the week commencing 8th April.

What are the key responsibilities of the Head of People Capability?

Key responsibilities include leading PSD’s people function, developing initiatives for diversity and inclusion, building manager capability, and managing data reporting on the employee life cycle.

What skills and experiences are required for this role?

Required skills include supporting people and change, commitment to diversity and inclusion, excellent planning and organising abilities, strong stakeholder engagement skills, effective communication, and strong analytical reporting skills.

What type of working pattern is available for this position?

The working pattern can be full-time or a job share.

Is there an employer pension contribution for this role?

Yes, there is a civil service pension with an average employer contribution of 28.97%.

What should applicants submit with their application?

Applicants should submit their CV and provide evidence against Criteria 1, 3, and 6 found in the Person Specification section of the Job Description.

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Benefits

  • 30 days annual leave, rising to 35 days after one year

  • Access to a range of flexible working options, where possible

  • A Parliamentary Health and Wellbeing Service, including access to a dedicated Employee Assistance Programme

  • An on-site gym, hairdressers, post office, travel office and cash machines

  • A Defined Contribution Scheme, Partnership, where your benefits are based on contributions and the growth of your pension investment fund. Irrespective of your level of contributions, the House of Lords will pay a minimum of 8% of your salary into your investment fund.