Deputy Director HR People Strategy Ref. 3698

Deputy Director HR People Strategy Ref. 3698

Department Specialist Roles

Location(s): Cheltenham, London, Manchester

You will receive a minimum salary of £100,133, plus a non concessionary payment of £3,144 (subject to security compliance) and a London Pay Addition of £6,250 if contracted to a London work location. The role may include other benefits such as annual leave, employee recognition schemes, interest free season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme, on site facilities, and paid parental and adoption leave.

About the role

Reporting to the Chief People Officer, the Deputy Director will lead the delivery of key HR initiatives across the organisation, focusing on Pay, Pensions, and Careers and Skills. The role requires a strategic HR professional with a proven track record of delivering complex projects and managing stakeholder relationships, working closely with senior leadership and across UKIC HR.

Key Responsibilities

Pay

• Lead the development and implementation of the organisation's annual pay award remit, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and regulations.
• Negotiate with trade unions and other stakeholders to secure agreement on pay awards and related terms and conditions.
• Analyse and interpret data to inform pay decisions and ensure fairness and equity across the organisation.

Pensions

• Oversee the policies and administration of the organisation's pension schemes, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and legislation.
• Develop and implement pension strategy, including communicating changes to employees and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with pension scheme administrators and other stakeholders to resolve issues and improve processes.

Careers and Skills

• Lead the design and development of career pathways for specific professional groups in conjunction with heads of profession.
• Lead the career and skills alignment across UKIC.
• Collaborate with heads of profession and other key stakeholders to identify skills gaps and develop targeted interventions.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion is critical to our mission. We encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are committed to fostering a diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve.

SCS Competency Framework

The role is broad and varied, focused on the following SCS1 Competencies (Level 5):

• Driving Innovation and Change
• Leading Inclusively
• Providing Customer Value
• Delivering Outcomes

Rewards and Benefits

Benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service, plus an additional 10.5 days public and privileged holidays.
• Opportunities to be recognised through the employee performance scheme.
• Interest free season ticket loan.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Facilities such as a gym, restaurant, and on site coffee bars (at some locations).
• Paid parental and adoption leave.

About you

You will have:

• Professional HR qualification CIPD Level 7 and significant experience in a senior HR role.
• Proven track record of delivering complex HR projects and managing stakeholder relationships.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, pensions, and pay practices.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and inform decision making.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders.
• Ability to work at a strategic level, influencing organisational decision making.
• Experience of working in a large or complex organisation.
• Knowledge of careers development and talent management principles.

Legal

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion is a statutory requirement. GCHQ welcomes and encourages applications from all backgrounds.