Head of HR
Posted 4 hours 54 minutes ago by UK Agri-Tech Centre
The Faculty of Advocates and Faculty Services Limited are seeking a dynamic Head of HR to lead their Human Resources function and drive strategic people initiatives that align with our organisational objectives. As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will provide expert HR advice to Co-CEOs, Office Bearers, Managers, and staff, ensuring fair and equitable employment practices and fostering excellent employee relations.
Key Responsibilities- Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a 3-year HR plan aligned with corporate governance and organisation goals.
- People Management: Develop, and lead the HR team to deliver professional, responsive HR services.
- Policy & Compliance: Oversee people related policy development, monitor employment law changes, and ensure best practice across both organisations.
- Equality & Diversity: Champion inclusion through networks, positive action initiatives, and awareness programmes.
- Reward & Benefits: Lead job evaluation, pay benchmarking, and benefits reviews to maintain fairness and competitiveness.
- Talent & Succession: Design recruitment strategies and assessment practices to attract and retain talent.
- Learning & Development: Drive training plans, career frameworks, and in-house programmes to build organisational capability.
- Health & Safety: Oversee H&S provision and training, ensuring compliance and a safe working environment.
- Governance & Reporting: Manage HR budgets, provide annual reports, and deliver accurate management information.
- Proven experience in a senior HR leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of employment law, strategic HR management, and corporate governance.
- Expertise in equality, diversity, and inclusion initiatives.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills at all levels.
- Ability to lead and influence organisational change and deliver innovative HR solutions.
To apply please send your CV and covering letter to Jaclyn Needham at .
Alternatively for an initial confidential discussion please contact our Edinburgh office on .
Closing date for applications is 16th of January 2026.
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