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The University of Salford

Deputy Director of HR

The University of Salford

Deputy HR Director shaping learning, reward and wellbeing at the University of Salford. Leading people strategies, organisational development and specialist HR teams.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeSalford • 🇬🇧 United KingdomLeadWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing strategic people initiatives that enhance employee engagement, learning and development, and wellbeing. Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and build trusted relationships across all organizational levels.

Highest-signal resume keywords
HR Leadership ExperienceStrategic People InitiativesLearning And Development ExpertiseChartered CIPD StatusLeadership Skills

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Hard Skills
Organisational ImprovementEmployee EngagementWellbeing InitiativesTalent DevelopmentPeople Strategy Development
Soft Skills
Relationship BuildingTeam LeadershipInspirationAdvisory Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
Chartered CIPD Status
Industry Keywords
People ServicesInclusive CultureHigh-Performing TeamsEmployee Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead the development of innovative people strategies across learning and development, reward, wellbeing and employee engagement
  • Champion initiatives that enhance the employee experience and foster an inclusive, supportive and high-performing culture
  • Act as a trusted adviser to senior leaders, using insight and evidence to shape decision-making and drive positive change
  • Develop leadership and management capability across the University
  • Support colleagues to reach their full potential
  • Lead and inspire specialist teams
  • Ensure delivery of high-quality, impactful people services
  • Develop and deliver people initiatives that attract, develop and retain talented colleagues

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Significant HR leadership experience in a large, complex organisation
  • Successful track record delivering strategic people initiatives and organisational improvement
  • Expertise in learning and development, reward, employee engagement and wellbeing
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Ability to build trusted relationships with colleagues at every level
  • Experience leading and developing high-performing teams
  • Chartered CIPD status or working towards it
  • Commitment to professional excellence

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 32 days leave plus bank holidays
  • Additional time off at Christmas
  • Opportunity to buy additional leave
  • Flexible and agile working
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Counselling services
  • Sports and fitness facilities
  • Discounted gym memberships
  • Continuous professional development
  • Inclusive community and collaborative working environment