Head of People and Operations – closing date 30 April 2025

PACT is a supportive, respectful charity where people are genuinely passionate about what we do and are at the heart of everything we can achieve together.

Established 1911, one of the UK’s leading charities in its field finding secure/loving families for children waiting to be adopted, support through therapeutic services, supporting/empowering women facing multiple disadvantages and recovery of children affected by domestic abuse.

The role

We’re looking for an experienced Head of People and Operations who will flourish in a values-based culture founded on professionalism, positivity, innovation and a genuine desire to help others.

Reporting to the CEO and a member of SMT, a key role that leads a dedicated team responsible for ensuring that PACT has exceptional people, providing them with the necessary resources/equipment to excel in their roles.

Committed to delivering excellence, seeking opportunities to enhance the services provided, a champion for people’s well-being and a culture of inclusion.

About you

A confident, trusted CIPD qualified practitioner, experienced in a generalist HR role at senior level, excellent knowledge/application of employment legislation.

A skilled/considerate communicator, enjoying managing/motivating/coaching, also collaborating to find pragmatic solutions to issues/challenges.

A general understanding/desire to learn office services/facilities and IT systems/applications would be an advantage.

Address Line 1
7 Southern Court
Address line 2
South Street
Town
Reading
County
Berkshire
Postcode
RG1 4QS
Contract type
Full timePermanent
Location
Central Reading
Salary
Salary in the range £56,869 - £69,506 per annum
Contact
PACT HR
Main contact telephone
01184021684
How to apply

If this sounds like you then visit our website to apply today to join an amazing organisation and be part of something that is truly special.

If you would like to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please contact Natalie Derkatsch, Executive Assistant to the CEO at natalie.derkatsch@pactcharity.org.

Open for applications from
7 April 2025
Closing date for applications
30 April 2025
Scheduled interview date
12 May 2025
Will my application be acknowledged?
All applicants, successful or otherwise, can expect to receive a reply from us in due course