Head of People

The role

As Head of People at Natural Resources Wales (NRW), you will lead one of the most strategically important functions in our organisation. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of our workforce and culture, ensuring our people are empowered to deliver on our mission to manage Wales’ natural resources sustainably.

You will lead a broad and strategically significant portfolio covering all core people functions. This includes wellbeing, health and safety, payroll and reward, talent acquisition and resourcing, learning and development, Welsh language policy, strategic workforce planning, and equality, diversity and inclusion. You will also be responsible for driving strategic partnering and leading organisational change and transformation.

Working closely with a skilled and committed senior team, you will ensure our people services are customer-focused, digitally enabled, and fully aligned with our corporate plan and long-term workforce priorities.

You will be responsible for developing and embedding people strategies that support a fair, inclusive and high-performing culture. This includes leading strategic workforce planning, creating career pathways, delivering leadership development programmes, and ensuring our policies and practices reflect best practice and legal compliance.

This role offers the opportunity to influence at the highest levels. You will work closely with the Chief Executive, Executive Directors, Trade Unions and external partners including Welsh Government. You will champion our values, lead with integrity and clarity, and ensure our people feel supported, valued and proud to be part of NRW.

We are looking for a visionary leader with deep expertise across People Management and a passion for public service. If you are ready to make a lasting impact and help shape an organisation that is responding to the climate and nature emergencies through its people, we would love to hear from you

As an organisation we support flexible working. You will be contracted to the nearest NRW office to your home and a suitable hybrid working pattern will be agreed on appointment. Any regular face to face meetings or training will be planned in advance.

For a confidential conversation regarding this opportunity, please contact Odgers’ Wales Practice on 02920 783 050 or email us at OdgersWalesPractice@odgers.com