About the role

The DMO’s key asset is its cadre of specialist, highly professional and dedicated staff.

We are seeking an outstanding Head of Human Resources (“HR”) to join our team, reporting directly to the DMO’s Chief Executive and operating as a trusted adviser on all staff and resourcing issues. You will also work closely with other senior leaders in order to support the delivery of the DMO’s key priorities.

Our new Head of HR will lead the HR function and develop our People Strategy. The post will drive service improvements to ensure that we continue to recruit, retain, develop and motivate our team so the DMO continues to operate as a public sector organisation in a competitive private sector employment market at the highest levels of performance and professional standards.

You will ensure the DMO has the people, infrastructure and policies in place to manage, develop and deploy resources effectively reflecting best practice.

This is a real opportunity to make a difference in a high performing organisation.

About you

For this critically important role, we require an experienced HR professional with substantial experience at a senior level in leading a HR/people function as the foundation of a dynamic workforce culture.

We also require a strong track record of providing sound and comprehensive advice and support to a senior leadership team on all aspects of resourcing and people strategy. Strong communication, stakeholder management and team leadership skills are essential.

The position requires up-to-date technical knowledge of best practice in the key areas of Employment Law, Employee Relations, Resourcing, Talent Management, Learning & Development and Reward.

We would expect you to have a strong working knowledge of the latest developments in modern HR methodology including practical experience in equality, diversity, inclusion and staff wellbeing.