Affinity Trust

At Affinity Trust, our 2,200 staff provide support to 970 people in England and Scotland with learning disabilities, autism, mental ill-health, physical disabilities and other complex needs to live great lives as independently as possible.

We are in the midst of an exciting journey as an organisation, which is reflected in the growth and quality of our services. We are in second year of our five-year strategy, and are investing in technology and our people, to ensure we can be even more effective and impactful.

People are at the heart of what we do. We are now looking for a People Director to join our Executive team, to support the delivery of our organisational strategy, drive workforce and organisational development and a high-performing, open, transparent and inclusive culture, which celebrates the diversity of our people.

We are looking for a strategic thinker with a track record of leading an effective, efficient and inclusive people function at Board or Executive level in an organisation of relevant scale. Experience of the social care sector would be advantageous. You will bring experience of leading the recruitment, retention and development of staff, an inclusive culture, organisational development, employee relations and HR administration. You will be a collegiate, team player with a belief in our mission and the importance of our people to the lives of the people we support and to the success of the organisation.

Affinity Trust is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and being an accessible organisation. We welcome and encourage applications from a range of backgrounds.

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to Affinity Trust on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference XBKNC. Alternatively telephone +44 (0)20 7227 0880 (during office hours). Applications should be received by noon on Wednesday 17^th April 2024.