Confidential Opportunity: Chief People Officer

Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 + Car + Discretionary Bonus

About the Organisation

This established organisation is entering a significant period of positive transformation. With a strong heritage it is reshaping it's services, culture and ways of working to support their continued growth and trajectory.

With over 1500 employees and a refreshed strategic direction, the organisation is committed to building a values‑driven workplace that supports its people and strengthens long‑term performance.

The Opportunity:

This Chief People Officer role represents a pivotal appointment at a defining moment. Joining the Executive Leadership Team as a strategic partner to the CEO, CFO and Board, you will drive a progressive, people‑centred culture that supports growth, innovation and organisational change.

Your mission is to lead the People & Culture function with energy, compassion and strategic clarity, ensuring colleagues feel supported and empowered through transformation.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Culture

• Develop and deliver a forward‑thinking People & Culture strategy aligned to organisational goals.
• Act as a trusted adviser to the CEO and Executive Team on all people‑related matters, including organisational design and workforce planning.
• Champion an inclusive, values‑led culture built on accountability, collaboration and psychological safety.

Employee Experience & Wellbeing

• Lead initiatives to enhance colleague experience, wellbeing and engagement.
• Strengthen internal communications to ensure clarity, alignment and trust throughout ongoing change.

Transformation & Change Leadership

• Play a central role in leading cultural and organisational transformation as systems, structures and working environments evolve.
• Guide leaders and colleagues through change with empathy, pace and proactive communication.

People Operations & Talent

• Oversee all aspects of the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, development, retention, performance and succession.
• Ensure the People function delivers modern, compliant and efficient HR operations and policies.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, safeguarding policies and all HR‑related governance requirements.

Candidate Profile

Essential

• Extensive senior HR leadership experience within purpose‑driven, complex or evolving organisations.
• Proven ability to lead people strategies during cultural or organisational transformation.
• A dynamic, proactive and compassionate leadership style able to inspire trust and drive momentum.
• Strong commercial and strategic acumen with the ability to balance long‑term vision with operational realities.
• CIPD Chartered or equivalent professional experience.

Desirable

• Background supporting workplace modernisation, change programmes or organisational redesign.

Why This Role?

• Shape and lead a high‑impact people agenda during a period of significant transformation.
• Build a modern, values‑driven culture that supports growth and long‑term success.
• Work directly with a committed leadership team who recognise people and culture as central to the organisation's future.
• Make a meaningful, lasting impact on colleagues, customers and the organisation's strategic direction.