Head of People (Full-Time, Hybrid – 1 day/week in the office, FTC 24 months with a view to going permanent)
Shape culture. Support people. Build a values-led organisation that delivers real impact.
At the National Zakat Foundation, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As we continue to grow and deepen our impact across the UK, we are looking for a Head of People to lead our people strategy and help build a supportive, inclusive and high-performing organisation.
In this role, you will shape a values-driven culture rooted in NZF’s faith-aligned mission, while ensuring strong, effective people operations across recruitment, performance, wellbeing, learning and development, and compliance. You will work closely with senior leadership to strengthen organisational capability, support managers, and ensure staff feel valued, empowered and connected to the impact of their work.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead and deliver NZF’s people and HR strategy in line with organisational priorities and values.
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Advise senior leaders and managers on workforce planning, performance, wellbeing and employee relations.
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Oversee core HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding, policies, learning and development, and payroll.
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Champion equality, diversity and inclusion, and foster a positive, faith-aligned workplace culture.
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Ensure compliance with employment law, safeguarding requirements and internal governance standards.
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Use people data and insight to strengthen decision-making and organisational performance.