Head of People (Full-Time, Hybrid – 1 day/week in the office, Fixed Term 24 months, )
Shape culture. Support people. Build a values-led organisation that delivers real impact.
At the National Zakat Foundation, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As we continue to grow and deepen our impact across the UK, we are looking for a Head of People to lead our people strategy and help build a supportive, inclusive and high-performing organisation.
In this role, you will shape a values-driven culture rooted in NZF’s faith-aligned mission, while ensuring strong, effective people operations across recruitment, performance, wellbeing, learning and development, and compliance. You will work closely with senior leadership to strengthen organisational capability, support managers, and ensure staff feel valued, empowered and connected to the impact of their work.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead and deliver NZF’s people and HR strategy in line with organisational priorities and values.
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Advise senior leaders and managers on workforce planning, performance, wellbeing and employee relations.
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Oversee core HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding, policies, learning and development, and payroll.
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Champion equality, diversity and inclusion, and foster a positive, faith-aligned workplace culture.
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Ensure compliance with employment law, safeguarding requirements and internal governance standards.
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Use people data and insight to strengthen decision-making and organisational performance.
This is an opportunity for an experienced HR leader who wants to combine strategic influence with hands-on delivery – and help build a workplace where people can thrive while serving Muslim communities across the UK.
If you’re excited by shaping culture, supporting people to do their best work, and leading HR in a mission-driven organisation — we’d love to hear from you.
Find out more and apply here: Head of People Job Pack
