Head of Personnel
The Bedford Estates | Woburn Estate, Bedfordshire
The Bedford Estates is seeking an experienced Head of Personnel to play a key leadership role in supporting and developing our workforce across one of the UK's most diverse family owned Estates. This is a rare opportunity to work closely with the Duke and Duchess of Bedford, trustees and senior managers, helping to shape the future of a business that spans heritage, sporting, property, leisure, hospitality, farming and tourism.
The Role
As a key member of the senior management team, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across all aspects of people management, ensuring our employees are supported, developed and engaged while maintaining the highest standards of compliance and governance.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the Estates' personnel function.
- Advise senior managers on employment law, employee relations and people strategy.
- Oversee recruitment, performance management, training and development.
- Manage employment policies, contracts, appraisals, disciplinary and grievance processes.
- Lead salary reviews, pensions and employee benefits.
- Ensure compliance with employment legislation and GDPR requirement.
About You
You will be a qualified HR professional (CIPD Level 7 or equivalent) with significant senior level experience, excellent communication skills and the confidence to influence at all levels.
We're looking for someone who is:
- Commercially minded and pragmatic.
- Collaborative, approachable and people focused.
- Comfortable operating in a diverse and fast-moving environment.
- Drawn to the values and long-term outlook of a family owned business
Why Join Us?
The Bedford Estates offers a unique working environment where heritage, stewardship and innovation come together. You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across a diverse portfolio of businesses while helping to shape a positive and supportive workplace culture.
Location: Woburn Estate, Bedfordshire
Salary: Competitive, plus attractive benefits and staff discounts.
If you are interested in this unique opportunity and have the experience, we are looking for, we would love to hear from you.
To apply, please submit your CV and covering letter (they must both be on the same document) outlining your suitability for the role.
Note, the job description will only be sent to candidates invited to interview.
