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Allen Associates

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Head of HR

Oxford, Oxfordshire

Allen Associates

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Hours
Full Time
Posted
3 days ago
Salary
£44 - 49 - Hour
Recruiter
Allen Associates
Closes
13 Oct 2025
Course
No
Recruiter Type
Direct Employer

Description

Are you an experienced and inclusive Head of HR, with proven exposure gained within the University of Oxford? Are you free to start an assignment at short notice?

We have registered a fantastic new booking with a renowned, educational organisation.

Our client is seeking a Temporary Head of HR to take charge of their complex HR function for the next few months.

If you can offer strategic insight and practical expertise, this could be an exciting opportunity to gain further experience at the heart of University life.

Please note - this is a full-time, fully officed-based role, working Monday to Friday on a weekly PAYE basis. This role will start quickly, so sadly candidates with a lengthy notice period cannot be considered.

Temporary Head of HR Responsibilities

Leading and shaping the HR function

Staff line management

High level strategic planning

Operational guidance across the whole employee lifecycle

Ensuring the successful integration of a centralised HR service

Temporary Head of HR Rewards

Alongside a competitive hourly rate, the successful candidate will receive the following benefits:

Holiday pay

Valuable experience in a highly regarded organisation

The Company

A prestigious employer based in Central Oxford.

Temporary Head of HR Requirements

Proven experience in a similarly senior generalist HR role, demonstrating both strategic and operational expertise

It will be imperative that you have worked within the Oxford University network

CIPD qualified with an excellent working knowledge of current employment law

An established and confident leader and change manager

A proven ability to handle complex people-issues with diplomacy and discretion

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

The ability to maintain a calm, can-do approach to work

Location

The client is based in Oxford, OX1. There is no parking onsite.

This is an office-based job – please only apply if you are content with the daily commute.

Apply today, either online or directly to:

Hannah Bush | Allen Associates | (url removed)

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Allen Associates is a leading recruitment company in Oxfordshire recruiting for Marketing, Finance, Human Resources and PA/Administrative roles. Allen Associates operates as an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment and an Employment Business for temporary recruitment. For more information on current vacancies please visit (url removed) and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook. For our latest vacancies follow our Jobs on Twitter

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