Regional Employers Director

The job itself

This is a really interesting opportunity for an experienced and confident HR leader to spearhead the full range of YHEA functions including employment advice, organisational development issues, industrial and employee relations, and YHEA governance matters.

Working on a part time basis, the role is likely to suit an individual who has considerable experience within HR and is either looking to balance their existing work/life commitments, or who is interested in developing a portfolio career.

About the YHEA

The YHEA is an Employers’ Association representing local government and fire & rescue authorities in the Yorkshire & Humber region.

It is an independent organisation with its’ own governance arrangements and can trade with a range of customers. It provides HR and OD services to local government, fire authorities and town/ parish councils in the region, including the following services:

• Enable member authorities to establish collective coherence on employment matters across councils and fire and rescue authorities
• Facilitate constructive engagement and partnership working with national organisations and other regional employers’ associations
• Provide advice, support, information/data and research services to member organisations
• Provide consultancy services, learning opportunities and OD/HR interventions
• Facilitate positive engagement with trade unions at regional level
• Provide mediation and dispute resolution services, sometimes in partnership with trade unions

You can discover more about YHEA here

Home - Yorkshire & Humber Local Authorities Employers' Association (yhemployers.org.uk)

Regional Employers Director Information Pack.pdf

About the Role

YHEA is looking for a credible and articulate leader who has a good understanding of HR and OD practice within the public sector - especially local government - and who is confident liaising at the most senior level including at Board level.

In particular you will appreciate the role of local authorities and be able to act as ambassador for both local government and the regional issues and work of YHEA. This will require the ability to engage effectively with member organisations and customers, involving councillors, senior managers, trade unions and national organisations.

We are looking for an individual who can use their technical knowledge and expertise within HR and OD to provide reliable and trusted advice to our members, and who can also act a champion for the YHEA within the national framework. The role affords the right candidate a great opportunity to work strategically to shape the future of YHEA and as we look to find new and more innovative ways to strengthen and develop our current service model.

If you are at a stage in your career where you are looking for a stimulating role which can wrap around your other commitments, this is an ideal opportunity. It will provide a unique combination of professional challenge, excellent profile and strategic input on a completely flexible, part time basis.

Please note that the role is home working based but may require some travel around the Yorkshire & Humber region and occasionally outside the region. The postholder will have flexibility in how and when they deliver their work, subject to the needs of YHEA and its customers.

This position is hosted by Wakefield Metropolitan District Council which means their usual terms and conditions of employment will apply.

Contact Us

If you would like to learn a little more about the role, please contact our recruitment partners at The Resourcing Solution who are supporting us with this opportunity.

Please get in touch with Penny Keatings either by phone or by email.

Apply Now

To apply please provide us with your CV including a supporting statement in one Microsoft Word document. Your supporting statement should outline your motivation for applying and how you meet the criteria for the role. Please send your CV and supporting statement to Penny Keatings.

YHEA is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, any disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief.

We will not accept applications from agencies.

Key Dates

Closing date: Midnight Tuesday 6 June 2023

Shortlisting date: Friday 9 June 2023

Interview date: Thursday 15 June 2023 - in person at the Civic Office, Waterdale, Doncaster

Want to know more?

Get in touch for more information.

Name

Penny Keatings

Role

Executive Search Lead

Email

Penny.Keatings@northyorks.gov.uk

Phone

07811 411462