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Head Of People

Employer
Leightons Opticians & Hearing Care
Location
Farnham
Salary
competitive + benefits
Closing date
7 May 2021

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Job Role
Administrative
Sector
Multiple Practice
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

Lead, Manage and develop the HR, Learning & Development and Recruitment teams to deliver the People and HR strategy. Create high performing teams who are recognised across the Industry.

Lead the implementation of key people initiatives which support acquisition and organisational change through learning and development and mentoring & coaching,

Requirements
  • Develop and lead the companywide HR/People strategy
  • Building and developing teams to meet the strategic aims across Leightons and THCP.
  • Creation of market leading candidate attraction, assessment and selection and induction processes
  • Deploy a continuous improvement culture throughout the lifecycle of our employees to include sustainable and world class Staff On boarding and staff retention strategies & creating employee commitment,
  • Build and maintain continuing strategies towards performance improvement, including performance improvement models for managers, PDP for staff, definable career development pathways. PIP framework
  • Develop and implement Companywide wellbeing programme
  • Provide strategic direction on the shape of learning and development activities that drive performance improvements across all functional areas
  • Review HR policies and practices and up-skilling managers on capability and performances, ensuring compliance to best practice and employment law
  • Introduction and implementation of systems to automate and improve paper based systems and streamline processes
  • Ensuring all aspects of employment legislation and law are adopted.
Benefits

Company Car

27 Days Annual leave

Staff Discounts

Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare

Annual subsidy towards health and fitness clubs

Bon

Company

Welcome to Leightons Opticians and Hearing Care, a proudly independent, family-owned, and family-run establishment since 1928. With 35 practices spread across the UK, offering a diverse range of unique opportunities for eyecare and audiology professionals.

At Leightons, we firmly believe that our people are the cornerstone of our success and enduring legacy. We are committed to equipping all our practices with cutting-edge technology, including OCT and Optomap, to ensure the highest standard of vision care for our patients. Our clinical approach, combined with our emphasis on advanced technology, enables us to deliver an exceptional level of precision and care in both optical and audiology services.

Central to Leightons' values is the meaningful time we invest with our patients. We prioritise building strong relationships, understanding their individual needs, and delivering personalised care to ensure their satisfaction and well-being. Furthermore, we place a strong focus on nurturing professional development and growth, offering our team members the support, training, autonomy, and opportunities they need to truly excel in their careers.

We are currently on the lookout for passionate, caring, and driven optometrists, dispensing opticians, optical and hearing assistants, and audiologists to join our dedicated team. If you are seeking an environment that values clinical excellence, cutting-edge technology, patient-centred care, and opportunities for professional advancement, Leightons Opticians and Hearing Care is the place for you. Contact us today; we look forward to hearing from you and exploring how we can work together to provide outstanding eyecare and audiology services to our patients.

Company info
Website
Mini-site
Leightons Opticians & Hearing Care
Telephone
07590 375892
Location
Clarendon House
63 Downing Street
Farnham
Surrey
GU97PN
United Kingdom

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