HR Director, Local Government
up to £100k + generous package, Oxford
Amey Plc is a leading support services organisation that employs around 8,000 people in the UK. Amey Plc works closely with central and local government and private enterprise to develop major projects in many sectors of the economy, including education, health, defence and transport services. The business has a turnover of £1.2billion and has seen tremendous rises in both turnover and profitability over the last three years.
The Local Government business was previously two separate businesses; Education (previously part of Amey Business Solutions) and Local Government (previously part of Amey Infrastructure Services). Both businesses have the same client; Local Government, but offer different services. The Education Business provides cleaning, catering and maintenance support to local schools and colleges. The Local Government Business provides maintenance support to local infrastructure, predominantly roads and street lighting.
The business employs close to 4,000 people and has a turnover of circa £350m.
Key Result Areas
- Active participation in the overall leadership and strategy of the business unit executive team.
- Act as a thought partner to the Managing Director and work closely with the exec team to develop strategic and operational goals.
- Work closely with the Group HRD to develop and implement Group HR Strategy.
- Lead a team of HR professionals to deliver all aspects of HR and Development.
- Manage/develop relationships with recognised Trade Unions and Employee Relations groups.
- Provide expertise for use in bids focusing on the HR proposition, covering all areas of TUPE, HR legislation etc.
- Play an active role in customer facing discussions representing the HR community.
Candidate Profile
- A detailed understanding of all aspects of HR Management including recruitment and selection, compensation and benefits, industrial/employee relations, employee learning and development and performance management.
- Exposure to change management in a cost conscious, high volume business environment.
- Commercially focused and business savvy with experience of reporting into operational business line.
- Ability to think strategically as part of an executive management team whilst having a strong focus on operational delivery.
- Exposure to unionised business environment and confident dealing with unions.
- Exposure to Business Process Outsourcing and bid processes will be looked upon favourably.
- Understanding of public sector will also be looked upon favourably.
To apply, please send your CV and covering letter, outlining your current salary details and quoting reference number 2031/DV to: Nikki Chiles at
career@strategic-dimensions.co.uk