Head of People

Head of People 

About Ubico

We’re a friendly and ambitious company with a big responsibility. We help to keep the spaces and places where people live, work and visit clean, green and tidy. We impact the lives of everyone where we work so it’s important that we always deliver quality and get it right first time. 

Ubico employs over 900 staff and we offer a friendly and flexible working environment, where you really feel part of the Ubico ‘family’. Our people are integral to our business and we endeavour to have a well-trained, supported and engaged workforce who live our values and are proud to work for Ubico. 

Our work ethic is underpinned by our five values - deliver quality, be safe, do the right thing, care for the environment, and work together. We strive to achieve these values in everything we do and we are seeking enthusiastic and committed people who are committed to making a positive difference to Ubico and to the people and neighbourhoods we serve.

About the role:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of People to join Ubico. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will be a key part of our senior leadership team, leading on the development and implementation of our people strategy. You will have a strong HR background in delivering HR processes, employee relations support and will be passionate about creating a vibrant and people led culture where teams thrive.

This is a new role and an exciting opportunity for an individual to join our senior leadership team and support the needs of our dynamic and evolving business.

In this role you will deal with a number of different stakeholders, both internally and externally, including staff members, colleagues across the business, and council partners. You will have the opportunity to lead and support the business in a number of key areas:

• Strategic HR Leadership – drive the development and continuous improvement of our people strategy and work with the senior leadership team to plan and execute it. Act as the HR Advisor to the board of directors, attending board meetings and committee meetings as appropriate.

• Employee relations – provide guidance and support on employee relations matters ensuring compliance with current legislation. 

• Reward and Recognition – co-ordinate and lead on all reward and recognition activities and support the executive to develop a reward and recognition strategy

• Cultural development - Nurture a culture and environment built for learning and growth, identifying training needs for teams and individuals. 

• HR operations - Lead a team of specialists responsible for the day-to-day delivery of people & training services, ensuring that managers and employees are coached and supported to reach their full potential.

• Organisational Development - Lead on the development of organisational development and the modernisation of people services, leading the company’s award-winning training team and overseeing and developing our apprentice and development programmes.

You will need:

• Substantial (5 years plus) post qualification experience in a relevant field / specialism, with 2 years’ experience at a senior level.

• To be a strategic and innovative thinker who can translate strategy into operational and project plans and goals, and be hands-on in implementing them.

• Strong personal leadership qualities and personal credibility to inspire trust and confidence in the people function and wider organisation.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to build effective relationships.

• Strong analytical & reporting skills, with the ability to analyse HR data, identify trends and areas for improvement.

• To be self-motivated, with the ability to think creatively and solve problems.

For further information please download the job description and person specification.

What can we offer you?

• 26 days paid annual leave (pro rata if you are working part time) plus bank holidays. Holiday allowance rises to 30 days after 5 years.

• Employee discounts - all of our employees can access our Unity Rewards app which offers discounts across major retailers and attractions, days out, restaurants and holidays.

• Access to health and wellbeing support including annual flu vaccinations and a 24/7 employee assistance helpline.

• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 4% of your earnings

Please note that, due to the remoteness of some of our sites, you will need to have a driving licence and use of a car to travel between sites when needed. To see our locations please visit: Contact Us | Ubico.

It is important that our people reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian, and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and those with disabilities.

Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies. Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire; provide references; proof of identity; nationality and immigration status; three years’ employment or education history (if applicable) and, in some cases, verification of criminal record.

Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the post by contacting our recruitment partner, Penna:

Andrew Barton, D +44 (0) 7922 386 432 or Andrew.barton@penna.com

Closing Date: Sunday, 19 May 2024

Interviews: Provisionally scheduled for w/c 3 June 2024