RSPB - Chief People Officer

Role: Chief People Officer

Salary: £86,059 to £109,346

Location: Flexible

The RSPB is a nature conservation charity, united by a shared purpose: to protect birds, wildlife, and the habitats they depend on. They bring together people who care deeply about the natural world and who want to take action to restore the health and diversity of the natural world.

The RSPB believes that a healthy, thriving planet is essential for the wellbeing of all people and all species. And at the heart of that belief is a commitment to their people.

About the Role

The Chief People Officer leads the development of the people elements of the RSPB’s strategic outcomes and supports the overall delivery of the RSPB's core objectives, ensuring that they are delivered by motivated and appropriately skilled workforce who are supported by effective people policies, procedures and best practice and are demonstrating the four RSPB Values of Courage, Connection, Collaboration and Clarity.

The Chief People Officer acts as an innovative, solution focused leader, capable of motivating the People Team to achieve the best possible outcomes for the organisation. They ensure that the People Team is ‘customer focused’ and will proactively engage with colleagues across all directorates of the organisation so that they work collaboratively to determine and address current and future people needs.

The Chief People Officer will ensure that the organisation is working at its optimum structurally with the right people in the right place at the right time with the right skills through a process of workforce planning.

What We’re Looking For

The RSPB is looking for someone with substantive leadership skills, a solid background in HR, and a genuine interest in the charitable sector and environmental causes. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of organisational change, be aware of emerging employment legislation, and be comfortable navigating workplace challenges.

The role requires someone who can lead in implementing equity, diversity, and inclusion principles, serve as a positive role model for staff, manage workplace and societal changes, and offer fresh ideas for the organisation's people strategy.

How to Apply

To learn more about this exciting role and how to apply, please click the following link to review the Candidate Pack:

RSPB – Chief People Officer Recruitment Pack

The deadline for applications is Sunday 25th May 2025 at 23:59 GMT.

For an informal discussion about the role, please feel free to contact Steph at Diversifying Group via email: steph@diversifying.com

Our Commitment to Inclusion

The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, as well as those with disabilities.  

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

As part of our commitment to increasing the diversity of our leadership team, we offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who:

• Meet the essential criteria for the role, and

• Identify as disabled or as being from an ethnically underrepresented group in our organisation or sector.

You will have the opportunity during the application process to indicate if you would like to be considered under this scheme.

Please note: if we receive a high volume of eligible applications, we may need to prioritise candidates whose skills and experience most closely align with the role, while still ensuring fair and equitable consideration for all applicants.

Accessibility and Adjustments

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure inclusivity. If you have any specific requirements, please contact Steph Aaron-Obelley at steph@diversifying.com