Global People Director. Candidate information pack
The Dot Group
Nicholas Porter Chief Executive Officer
Dot is a family of market-leading businesses focused on transforming student living, with a vision to serve over one million students each year.
“I love student living; it’s come so far in 30 years and I’m so excited to see where we’ll be in 30 more. We’ve been at the very centre of this, leading the evolution. Becoming Dot embraces our past and future growth.” Nick is a pioneer and creator of firsts for the industry. He has an entrepreneurial, innovative mindset and is recognized as a sector specialist. For Nick, it’s all about people. The students Dot serves, the global teams Dot builds, the world- class relationships Dot creates and the difference Dot makes every day in people’s lives. For over 30 years Nick has been a pioneer in the student living sector, and he is excited by how much there is still to do.
We’re here to shape a better future and we’ll never stop pushing for progress and creating sustainable value for generations to come.
The Dot Group is comprised of GSA (Global Student Accommodation), Yugo, Student.com, and Kinetic Capital with a combined global workforce of over 1100 employees. Together, we operate in more than 180 leading educational cities across 30 countries. Since creating a new vision for student living over 30 years ago we've been continuously evolving through our pioneering, empowering and collaborative approach.
The Dot Group is the first and final word in global student living.
A transformational force connecting leaders and expertise to spark change and unlock growth.
150+ 30+ 180+
living spaces
years of experience
cities
> 50% women in leadership roles
400+
1.5m
listing locations
beds hosted online
> 25%
30+ 150+
students employed
countries
student nationalities
Global Student Accommodation (GSA)
Student.com
Real Estate Asset and Fund Manager
Online Marketplace for the Student Journey
A global leader in real estate asset and funds management within the student housing sector, GSA is a true market specialist. Managing in excess of $6 billion of assets, GSA is focused on expanding its portfolio to support the growing demand from institutional investors for exposure to the global student housing sector.
The world’s largest digital marketplace for international student accommodation, with more than 1.5 million beds hosted on its platform, Student.com helps students find their perfect home. Founded in 2011, Student.com has helped thousands of students make the right choice for their accommodation and student services.
Visit the Student.com website
Visit the GSA website
Yugo
Kinetic Capital
Global Student Branded Operator
Student Living Debt Financing Platform
Launched in July 2021, Yugo is the first global student housing brand and operator. Yugo addresses student demands for sustainable, educational and personal growth to enhance their higher education journey. Yugo offers a truly differentiated living experience that is environmentally and socially conscious, emotionally supportive and safe.
A specialist student housing lender, Kinetic Capital has expanded its offer from the UK and Irish markets to meet growing international demand. With more than 50 years’ combined experience in the student housing sector, the team has an unparalleled track record to source and underwrite transactions.
Visit the YUGO website
Visit the Kinetic Capital website
Our Values.
Pioneering
Empowering
Collaborative
Through three decades of firsts and a passion for international growth and innovation, our unique proposition is as strong as ever.
As members of the Dot family, our businesses and teams are empowered to make a tangible difference.
Strong and trusted relationships matter to us because we know they build a better future.
The global student living
space is bursting with opportunity.
The Role.
Key objectives of the role
Job Title Global People Director
Person Specification.
employee relations, compliance, and HRIS management, ensuring alignment with best practices and legal requirements. Willingness to implement new tech to drive business performance. 7. Global Mindset: Understanding of cultural nuances and differences in employment laws and regulations in the jurisdictions where we operate and ensure compliance with local labour laws and regulations. 8. Change Management: Lead organizational change initiatives and ensure effective communication and support for teams during periods of transition and merger and acquisitions. 9. Ethical Leadership: Commitment to ethical conduct and leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the global team, fostering a high-performance culture and enabling professional development opportunities. To role model external engagement to represent the group at industry leading events and thought leadership. 10. Strategic Business Partnering: Collaboration with other business leaders to align HR initiatives with overall business objectives and contribute to achieving strategic priorities. The Global People Director will be responsible for the development and implementation of HR strategies to attract, develop, and retain top talent across The Dot Group and all group businesses, global teams and offices. This role will be instrumental in evolving the group culture, leadership behaviours, team engagement, and organizational performance through aligned incentives.
Location UK
Personal attributes & competencies
• University degree and/or relevant HR qualification • Exceptional communicator with strong self-awareness • Global mindset with a positive, can-do attitude • High level of integrity, dependability, and confidentiality Experience & Knowledge Essential • At least 10 years’ experience working as a senior leader in HR and/or Global People Director or equivalent • Experience in working across Europe and the US with or in large global, customer focused companies with diverse workforces • Strong problem solving and creative skills with the ability to exercise sound judgment • Experience to make recommendations based on data and timely analysis to support business leaders • Strong leadership, facilitation and influencing skills to support and counsel others • Ability to learn from experiences, capitalise on mistakes and seize opportunities • Excellent MS skills specifically Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel • Excellent written and spoken English, other languages preferable • Ability to travel as required
Working period Permanent / Full time
Reports to CEO, The Dot Group
Role responsibilities 1. Strategic Leadership: Develop and
implement HR strategies aligned with the company's overall goals and objectives. Be able to look forward to ensure the group is match fit to handle growth objectives. 2. Talent Acquisition and Management: Lead senior global recruitment efforts to attract and retain diverse and high-calibre talent, utilizing innovative sourcing methods and ensuring a positive candidate experience. 3. Develop DEI Strategies: Lead the development, implementation and measurement of comprehensive DEI strategies aligned with the company values. 4. Performance Management: Establish performance management systems and processes to drive accountability, consistency, recognize and reward achievements , and facilitate career progression in conjunction with the Learning and Performance Director. 5. Behaviour and Values: Champion the company's values and foster behaviours of the Leadership Blueprint across all businesses and geographies. 6. HR Operations and Compliance: Responsibility for all HR functions, including compensation and benefits,
Desirable • Additional European language • Experience with AI and GenAI • Extensive external network
Higher education. Greater potential.
How to apply. For a confidential discussion and to learn more about the role and opportunity, please contact our appointed recruitment partner James Gregory of The Management Recruitment Group.
James Gregory james.gregory@mrgglobal.com
Applications should consist of a comprehensive CV and supporting cover letter. Applications should be sent to james.gregory@mrgglobal.com
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