Head of HR

This isn't a role for someone who wants to sit on the sidelines.

There are some roles where you inherit a function.There are others where you shape it. Build it. Influence it. This is firmly the latter.

We are partnering with a growing, ambitious business at a genuinely exciting point in its journey. Growth is real, expectations are high, and the leadership team is clear on one thing: People will see the difference between where they are now and where they want to get to.

They are now looking for a Head of HR who doesn't just understand that, but thrives in it.

This is a role for someone who thinks commercially, operates with credibility at board level, and is comfortable being both strategic and hands-on when the business needs it. You will be a key voice around the table, shaping direction, influencing decisions, and ensuring that people's strategy is not a document, but something that is lived and delivered every day.

At the same time, this is a business that needs pace and pragmatism. You will step into operational detail when required, supporting leaders through real challenges, building capability, and ensuring that the basics are done brilliantly. This is not about sitting above the work, it's about leading from within it.

Culturally, you will know what great looks like, but you will also recognise that building the right environment takes time, honesty, and resilience.

You will bring a grounded, authentic approach, someone who can challenge where needed, support when it matters, and ultimately build trust across the organisation.

You are likely to have operated in a growing or changing environment before, perhaps within a private equity or performance-led setting, where expectations around delivery are high and impact is visible. You will understand that this kind of role demands energy, presence, and a genuine desire to make a difference.

In return, this is a business that will give you the space to influence, the backing to deliver, and the opportunity to shape something meaningful.If you are someone who enjoys being close to the business, who takes real pride in building capability and culture, and who is motivated by the opportunity to leave a lasting mark, then this is a conversation worth having.

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