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Head of Human Resources

This vacancy is: Permanent

Salary: £50,743 to £53,979 per annum

Location: Clitheroe, Lancashire

Closing Date: Sunday 29th May 2022

Reference No: RES219
PO 16-19 (scp 46-49) £50,743 to £53,979 per annum
37 Hours Per Week
Plus 7.5% Lease Car Contribution

Based in Clitheroe, Ribble Valley Borough Council’s offices are only minutes away from some of the most beautiful countryside in England (most of its 226 square miles are designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty).  We are also just a short commute from Preston and well connected to the national motorway network by both the M6 and M65.  Combine this with excellent schools and this offers an attractive setting in which to advance your career.

We are looking for someone with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the field, to be the strategic lead for HR across the Council and to provide expert advice to the Corporate Management Team and Heads of Service.  You will also be responsible for a small group of corporate services including Corporate Policy, Communications, Printing and Admin support.

You will be educated to degree level in a relevant discipline and be a member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.  In addition, you will have excellent communication skills and a wealth of professional knowledge and expertise. The ability to multi-task and effectively manage competing priorities is essential.

This is a politically restricted post.

Join us to receive a host of benefits such as generous flexitime scheme and leave entitlement, occupational pension scheme, job security, and training/development opportunities.

Closing date for applications:  Sunday, 29th May 2022 
Interviews will be held on:  Thursday, 9th June 2022

Important Information

Please download and read the following information before proceeding with your application:

Job Description

Person Specification

Structure Chart

Department Structure

Car Leasing Scheme

Politically Restricted Post

Guidance Notes

Conditions of Service

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Ribble Valley Borough Council is an equal opportunities employer.