Head of People and Operations

Overview

Head of People and Operations Jobs in Birmingham, England, UK at Birmingham and Black Country Wildlife Trust

Are you a people-focused leader with a passion for driving positive change? Do you want to shape the culture and operations of a growing environmental charity dedicated to making a real impact? We’re looking for a Head of People and Operations to join our

senior leadership

team to help us build an effective and

impactful

organisation, achieving best value for money, working towards

sustainability

goals and supporting our ambitious growth plans as per our ambitious strategy.  

You will lead on HR and operational excellence—ensuring our people are empowered, supported, and thriving.  Our

passionate team

is growing, and we need an experienced, values-driven leader to help us develop our people, systems, and culture in a way that reflects our environmental ethos.

About us

Our vision is for a Wilder Birmingham and Black Country with more green and wild spaces where nature thrives, and where everyone has an equal opportunity to access nature in their daily lives.  The Birmingham and Black Country Wildlife Trust is a local charity uniquely protecting the wildlife of Birmingham, Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton. We are one of 46 local, independent Wildlife Trusts working for nature’s recovery across the UK.  

We work to conserve biodiversity, improve the environment and raise awareness and understanding of wildlife issues. We have over 7,000 members and have projects, nature reserves and environment centres across the area.  We have

exciting

and ambitious plans to develop the Trust to help wildlife and engage more people with nature.  

The Role

As our Head of People and Operations, you will:

Lead HR & People Strategy – Foster an

inclusive

, high-performing culture where everyone can do their best work. Champion Employee Wellbeing – Develop policies and initiatives that support mental health,

work-life balance

, and

career development

. Oversee Organisational Operations – Ensure we have strong systems, processes, and governance in place to support our impact. Drive

Sustainability

from Within – Implement workplace practices that align with our mission.

Support Growth & Change – Develop strategies to support a growing team, including recruitment, onboarding, and

leadership development

. What We’re Looking For A strong background in HR and operations Experience in building and leading teams in a values-driven organisation A people-first approach with a

commitment to diversity

, equity, and

inclusion

A strategic mindset with the ability to turn ideas into action Why Join Us?

A role with

purpose

and impact A

collaborative

,

mission-driven

team A flexible and supportive

work environment

Opportunities for growth

and

professional development

Ready to help us build a thriving, sustainable organisation?

Apply today

! For further information, please click Apply to be taken to our website for full details of the role. First stage interviews – online:  31 March 2025 Second stage interviews – in person at Centre of the Earth, Winson Green, Birmingham:  7 or 8 April 2025

Title: Head of People and Operations

Company: Birmingham and Black Country Wildlife Trust

Location: Birmingham, England, UK

Category: Management (Program / Project Manager, Operations Manager), Non-Profit & Social Impact