Interim Head of People and Operations

Prospectus is delighted to be supporting Birmingham Royal Ballet as they look to appoint an Interim Head of People and Operations on a 6-9 month contract. This role is full time but also with some possible flexibility for those candidates looking for part time. Hybrid working from their site in Birmingham and remotely.

Birmingham Royal Ballet (BRB) is one of the world’s greatest touring classical ballet companies. They have a history of live orchestral music of the highest standard and are proud of their permanent orchestra, The Royal Ballet Sinfonia which plays for the company’s extensive national tours.

BRB are seeking interim leadership support to ensure stability, compliance, and continuity while enabling progress on key workstreams spanning culture, operational resilience, and organisational development. This role is predominantly focused on supporting at a day to day operational level rather than being heavy strategic. Key HR responsibilities include overseeing HR operations, employee relations and union engagement, immigration and Visa sponsorship, policy and compliance, culture, EDI and wellbeing. On the operations side this will include supporting with Health & Safety Leadership, facilities & asset management, IT systems & digital capability, sustainability & carbon reduction and procurement.

The successful candidate will, first and foremost, have a broad understanding of HR having led HR functions previously. You will bring strong team leadership experience having managed HR employees previously. In addition you will bring some experience and interest in supporting wider operations. As this role will be supporting the day to day running of BRB you will need to be someone who enjoys the cut and trust of day to day tactical operations rather than a predominantly strategic role.

To apply please submit your CV only in the first instance. You may also be asked to complete a supporting statement if you do progress further in the recruitment process.

Please note: Applications and interviews for this vacancy will be on a rolling basis therefore we encourage candidates to apply ASAP and we reserve the right to close the role before the advertised closing date

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