The Digital Catapult People Team are searching for a Head of People Operations and Business Partnering to join the team.

Reporting to the CPO, you will provide additional leadership and operational management within the People Team as we continue to scale and grow. We are going through a period of rapid change as we implement a refreshed business strategy. The ability to lead and manage through this exciting period and to deal with ambiguity and work with agility will be critical.

This is a hands-on role. You will hold responsibility for all people-based activities within the organisation from an operational and business partnering perspective and will contribute your insights and experience to future strategic planning for our ambitious and dynamic People function. Responsibilities also include defining and upholding People policy and process and ensuring a positive, success-focused, collaborative and inclusive culture continues to thrive. You will lead a team of 4-5 people across the London and Belfast offices.

What You’ll Do

• Ensure ongoing legal compliance with changing legislation and to attract, motivate and retain a diverse and high performing team.
• Continuously work to improve the full “employee experience” from onboarding (ensuring all employees are well-integrated into the organisation) to offboarding.
• Lead, inspire, coach, and develop People team members, ensuring high levels of performance, cross-training and resilience.
• Work with the Learning & Development team to ensure that career development, training and/or performance management activities are followed through on.
• Responsible for the professional management of employee relations matters and for coaching other team members on how to manage them with positive and successful outcomes.
• Lead the professional operation of payroll administration, compensation and benefits management.
• Lead on People Management Reporting aspects: Provide insights and reporting on People data and analytics.

Requirements

• A great track record of leading a People/ Human Resources operations team in a fast-paced environment and working across the full employee life-cycle to deliver a positive and engaging employee experience.
• Deep and current knowledge of UK employment law with the skills to deliver this specialist advice and guidance.
• A coaching and inspiring approach: shares knowledge, is open to change and working in new ways; comfortable working with people with diverse styles; effective conflict management and resolution skills.
• Open, enthusiastic and engaging communicator – excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with high attention to detail. Experienced in delivering company-wide presentations.
• A combination of experience from smaller as well as larger companies is preferred since Digital Catapult is a maturing company.
• Previous experience / skills within Business intelligence (in order to make recommendations for business improvements) and supplier management.
• A formal HR qualification is highly desirable, but as important is a strong track record of a successful career in HR/ People operations.

Deadline for Applications: Monday 7th October 2024

Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We recognise and value the advantages and opportunities that come with having people from diverse backgrounds working with us and it is our ambition to build an organisation which is representative and reflective of UK society. We are part of the Catapult network and we are actively committed to our Inclusivity in Innovation Charter, about which you can find out more here. 

We welcome applications from neurodivergent candidates, candidates from minority and underrepresented groups and from candidates with more or less experience, provided the requisite skills can be demonstrated.

As members of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Please do speak with us about adjustments that could support you through our interview process.

Digital Catapult is an equal opportunities employer.

Benefits

• We are in the UK’s Top 100 Best Workplaces and placed in the UK’s Best Workplaces in Tech and Large Organisations.
• Digital Catapult is a Disability Confident Committed Level 1 Employer.
• Excellent holiday package: 25 days annual leave, Bank Holidays and 3 days between Christmas and New Year:
• Double-matched pension up to 10% of your salary;
• 4% of your salary to use towards selecting benefits that work for you, including health cash plan, Private Medical Insurance; buying holiday, topping up your pension;
• E-Vehicle Scheme; Cycle2Work; Tech Scheme; Gym Discounts; Give As you Earn; PerkPal;
• Life insurance 4x salary;
• Free to access EAP & Financial Wellbeing advice;
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave;
• Hybrid working - with great offices to work from 2 days per week with some roles needing to be onsite more regularly to ensure the successful delivery of our work;
• Investment in your ongoing learning and development with us;
• Company social events throughout the year and free office snacks!

We have a vibrant and engaging culture where all voices are heard and a variety of employee led affinity groups who champion initiatives and provide opportunities for feedback to be shared.

We use moments in the year to educate everyone at Digital Catapult on different aspects of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and to raise awareness.

We also enjoy socialising and having fun together through a variety of company-wide events held throughout the year including our football team, running and climbing groups and volunteering activities.