Head of HR, London
About the British Asian Trust:
The British Asian Trust is a diaspora-led international development organisation, delivering high-quality programmes in South Asia. Since our formation, we have reached the lives of over 18 million people across India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka with high-impact interventions to address the subcontinent’s critical unmet needs in areas of livelihoods, mental health, education, child protection and conservation.
We are a unique organisation, led and driven by the South Asian diaspora and by a powerful belief that traditional approaches to philanthropy and development will not, alone, solve the challenges of the region.
Role overview:
The Head of HR at the British Asian Trust (BAT) will lead the People and Organisational Development strategy, shaping and delivering a people strategy that enables BAT to operate with agility, resilience, and impact as the organisation evolves. The role requires a whole-system, organisation-first approach, with strong cross-organisational influence and the ability to translate strategy into sustained people outcomes.
The role plays a pivotal role in enhancing organisational effectiveness by partnering closely with global and regional leaders to align HR strategies with BAT’s mission and priorities. This role is strategic and innovative, supporting business growth and talent acquisition and development in a matrixed environment, and embedding a culture of agility, data-driven decision-making, and strategic partnership. The Head of HR collaborates closely with the Senior Management team and Country Directors to ensure adherence to global standards while incorporating regional and local adaptation to address specific labour laws, cultural contexts, and emerging business needs. Working in a matrixed environment, this role fosters collaboration with Country Directors and local HR teams.
Welcome pack:
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How to apply:
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Closing date for applications: Sunday 15 November 2026
We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.
Please note that due to the large number of applications we expect to receive we will only be able to contact short-listed candidates and cannot offer feedback on unsuccessful applications.
Thank you for your interest in working for the British Asian Trust. We look forward to hearing from you.