Head of Human Resources

Contract: Permanent, full time (35 hours per week)

Salary/Benefits: £65,418.41-£68,861.15 per annum, according to experience, plus a comprehensive employee benefits package

Location: London WC2B 5PH

Job Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join the team at Britain’s longest established and world-famous conservatoire for filmmakers. The school, now approaching its 70th anniversary, is based in Covent Garden in the heart of London. LFS alumni include some legendary lighting camera people (Roger Pratt, Tak Fujimoto) as well as celebrated directors (Mike Leigh), and actors (Danny Huston), and many producers and executives across the industry.

The LFS is one of only two film schools in the UK to have received ‘world leading’ institution status and funding from the Office for Students.

Role Overview:

As the Head of HR, you will be instrumental in our transformation journey, collaborating closely with the CEO and Chief Operating Officer to drive strategic initiatives that improve organisational efficiency. You will serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Chief Operating Officer, offering insights and recommendations on HR and organisational development matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Transformation: Steer the company through its transformation phase, enhancing in operational efficiency.
• Boost Employee Engagement: Create and implement innovative strategies to improve employee engagement, retention, and development.
• Drive Change Management: Lead change management efforts, ensuring smooth transitions and effective communication throughout the organisation.
• Shape Organisational Values and Vision: Lead the development and implementation of new organisational values and vision, promoting a culture of excellence and innovation.
• Oversee HR Operations: Manage HR operations, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and compliance with employment laws and regulations.
• Provide Strategic Leadership: Offer strategic direction and leadership for all HR functions, aligning HR initiatives with the company's goals and objectives.

Candidate Profile:

• Proven experience in a senior HR leadership role.
• Essential experience in Higher Education sector
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to act as a consultant and advisor to senior leadership.
• Experience in organisational development and change management.
• Ability to develop and implement HR strategies that align with business objectives.
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations.

Personal Attributes:

• Strong people skills
• Strategic and forward-thinking.
• Collaborative and team oriented.
• Adaptable and resilient.
• Strong ethical standards and integrity.
• Passionate about driving organisational success.

Why Apply?

This role offers more than just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of a transformation journey. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills and experience to drive our HR strategy forward, we want to hear from you. Apply now and help us shape the future of our organisation!

The role is full time.

We offer a highly competitive staff benefits package including 30 days leave per annum (pro rata for part-time staff), employer matched contributory pension scheme (4%), season ticket and hardship loan schemes, up to 10 days professional development leave per academic year (pro rata for part-time staff), cycle to work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme and a suite of family-friendly policies. 

Further information and how to apply

For further details and how to apply, please click the ‘apply’ button to be redirected to our website. Closing date is 9am on 24^th March 2025 

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you. We offer a guaranteed interview to applicants with a disability, who meet the essential criteria for the role. 

Applicants must be able to provide proof of their ongoing right to live and work in the UK. It is a condition of any offer of work for the School, which we may make to you, that you have, or gain, permission to work in the UK. By law, you will not be able to start working for us until you are able to provide evidence that this permission has been granted. 

LFS is an equal opportunities employer.  Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we especially encourage applications from people who identify as disabled and/or identify as LGBTQIA, black, Asian or are from minority ethnic backgrounds as these groups are under-represented at all levels of staff at LFS. 

NO AGENCIES PLEASE  

We reserve the right to close this advert as soon as sufficient applications are received, therefore candidates are advised to submit their application as soon as possible.   

London Film School is celebrated for its commitment to film, innovation and creative freedom, and its reputation for teaching excellence and practical learning. In 2022 London Film School was awarded World-Leading Specialist Provider status by the Office for Students.  

Timeline of the recruitment process:

Live advert Friday 14^th – Monday 24^th March 2025

w/c Monday 24^th March- Short list

Tuesday 1^st April – face to face interview