Interim Deputy Head of HR

Interim Deputy Head of HR

Public Sector | 3-Month Contract

We are recruiting an Interim Deputy Head of HR on behalf of a public sector organisation. This is an initial 3-month assignment, supporting the Head of HR in a senior leadership capacity during a period of operational demand and change.

The Role

You will provide hands-on, senior HR leadership across a complex, unionised environment.

Key responsibilities include:

* Leading complex employee relations and casework

* Advising senior leaders on HR risk, policy and workforce issues

* Supporting organisational change and service improvement activity

* Providing leadership to the HR team and deputising for the Head of HR as required

About You

You will be an experienced senior HR professional with:

* Strong employee relations expertise and sound knowledge of UK employment law

* Experience operating at senior level within the public sector or similarly complex organisations

* Experience of working with Unions

* Confidence working in fast-paced, operational environments

Experience with in the public sector is essential.

Contract Details

* Duration:
Initial 3 months (with potential extension)

* Rate:
Approximately £300–£350 per day

* Working Pattern:
On site 2–3 days per week (hybrid)