Deputy Head of People

As Deputy Head of People, you will act as the deputy to the Head of People across all People functions, supporting both strategic initiatives and operational excellence.

You will:

Provide expert advice and guidance to managers on a broad range of employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, performance, probation and attendance management.

Support the development and implementation of the College's People Strategy.

Lead and improve People processes, systems and customer service delivery.

Supervise Senior People Administrators and support the wider People Team.

Build strong relationships with leaders and managers across the College.

Lead and contribute to key People projects and organisational initiatives.

Produce management reports, statutory returns and workforce data.

Support compliance activities including safeguarding, safer recruitment and maintenance of the Single Central Record.

Manage mandatory training programmes and key employee lifecycle processes.

South Devon College is seeking an experienced and proactive Deputy Head of People to join our People Team at an exciting time of development and growth., We are looking for a confident and knowledgeable HR professional who can balance strategic thinking with a hands-on approach., If you are an experienced People professional looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact within a forward-thinking College, we'd love to hear from you.

At South Devon College, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive and ambitious environment where colleagues can thrive and make a real difference to learners and the wider community.

You'll join a collaborative team that values innovation, continuous improvement and professional development, whilst enjoying the opportunity to influence and shape the future of our People services.

In return, you can expect access to an exciting range of training, apprenticeship and opportunities for degree level study alongside your work to keep you at the top of your game, as well as generous holiday allowance of 27 days pro rata and a strong emphasis on work-life balance.

Our staff are integral to maintaining our passion and high-performance levels, and we reward our staff for this. Our benefits are designed to encourage a healthy work-life balance, and include:

27 days annual leave (pro-rata if fractional) including the option to purchase additional holiday days;

1 additional day's holiday for your birthday (does not have to be used on your birthday);

1 additional day's holiday for every 5 years served;

Christmas Closure of up to 2 weeks in addition to annual leave entitlement;

Access to a wealth of training, apprenticeships and funded higher education opportunities as well as dedicated training days;

Local Government Pension Scheme Employer pension contributions of 15.1%;

Hybrid and flexible working patterns;

Subsidised fitness suite facility, onsite hair and beauty salon, access to a wide range of catering facilities, outdoor gym and free eyesight tests;

Major supermarket and high street employee discount schemes;

Life Assurance (if member of pension scheme);

On Site Nursery (Mama Bears);

Employee Assistance Programmes;

Access to Blue Light Card membership;

Discounted travel schemes.