We are now seeking to appoint a Head of the HR Shared Services to lead and drive forward the Shared Services team during a challenging yet exciting period of transformation for the Division and the wider academic University.

As Head of HR Shared Services, you will be responsible for the strategic direction, development and operational performance of HR Shared Services, working in collaboration with the HR Division and wider University to drive consistent delivery and customer services whilst embedding a culture of continuous improvement across the service. With demonstrable people management skills and experience, you will lead, manage and develop staff within the service, ensuring that all team members are equipped to deliver a service which is aligned to meet the requirements and culture of the University and its commitment to excellence. We will look to you to provide expert advise and support to departments on relevant procedures, whilst ensuring that the University delivers against our statutory and compliance requirements in a range of key HR functions.

Educated to degree level or with equivalent professional experience, you will join us with comprehensive knowledge of HR Services, underpinned by a strong understanding of relevant HR Services technology, systems and processes. You will have proven ability to manage, motivate and develop multi-disciplined teams in a large-scale organisation, providing a clear vision and direction in a regularly evolving landscape. As part of the Human Resources management team, key to your success in the role will be your ability to build and maintain effective working relationships at all levels across, analyse problems at a strategic and operational level, identify a range of creative, innovative solutions, which will add value to the organisation.