Head of People and Culture
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
01/04/2025
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 15/04/2025 12:00
Salary:
SM3 £81,069 - £85,885 p.a. (2025-26 pay award pending)
Job Category:
HR / Training
Employment Location:
The Lumen, St James' Boulevard, Newcastle upon Tyne plus remote working arrangements
Further Information
The North East Combined Authority was formed on 7 May 2024. We are led by the elected Mayor of the North East, Kim McGuinness, and Cabinet and cover the seven local authority areas of County Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland, South Tyneside and Sunderland.
Our purpose is to champion the full potential of our region. Collaborating with our partners and local authorities, we’ll create a better way of life by connecting communities, giving people the skills to succeed, and improving wellbeing for all, so that the North East is recognised as an outstanding place to live, work, visit and invest.
We are looking for a Head of People and Culture who can enable us to deliver on our ambitions for the North East, by leading the development of the capability, capacity and culture required. We want to be an employer of choice in the North East, offering people the opportunity to contribute to their region’s future, develop their careers in a rewarding environment that offers stretch and progression, and achieve a balance that recognises the other responsibilities that they have in life.
In return for your valuable contribution, you will have access to an excellent benefits package:
- Generous leave entitlement, starting at 27 days, rising to 32 days after 5 years continuous service, plus 8 bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff)
- Flexible working practices including working from other locations and from home.
- A generous employer contribution pension scheme.
- A range of salary sacrifice schemes.
- Commitment to staff development and continuous learning.
- Progression and career enhancement opportunities.
If you have the skills and qualities to succeed in this role and are committed to delivering the combined authority’s vision and values, we look forward to hearing from you. If you would like an informal discussion, or further information about this role please contact the Director of Operations, Alan Reiss, at alan.reiss@northeast-ca.gov.uk.
Closing date for applications noon 15 April 2025.
For further information about the North East Combined Authority please see the authority’s website www.northeast-ca.gov.uk
This recruitment is being administered by Durham County Council on behalf of the North East Combined Authority.
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This job is closed for applications.