Head of People and Culture

4 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Perlego Full time
About Us

At Perlego, we're on a mission to make education accessible to everyone. Our team of over 100 passionate individuals is dedicated to creating a platform that helps students learn anything, anywhere, and at any time.

We've recently secured $50 million in Series B funding, and we're now looking to expand our support to students globally and build a product that goes beyond books, helping students study smarter and more effectively.

Job Description

We're seeking an experienced Head of People to play a pivotal role in shaping and building our culture of performance while maintaining a happy and healthy team. As a key member of our leadership team, you'll partner closely with our Founder and leadership to build a founder-led culture that encompasses both our Founder's vision and best practices.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive people strategy that aligns with our business goals and objectives.
  • Lead the People Team as part of our enabler tribe and be an important member of our extended leadership team, Domain Head.
  • Partner with our COO and CEO to build a performance culture that drives business outcomes and employee engagement.
  • Manage and coach a team of three in the People & Talent team, building a high-performing and engaged team.
  • Act as a strategic thought partner and coach to leaders across the business to help us scale the business and achieve our financial mission to become profitable over the next two years.
Requirements
  • Experience as a Head of People in a fast-paced organization with constant change.
  • Believe in the power of a performance-based and focused culture.
  • Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
  • Commercially minded, with a deep understanding of how people link to business outcomes.
  • Comfortable with financials and data, with the ability to analyze and use data to inform decision-making.
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary of £80,000 - £100,000 + share options, as well as a range of benefits, including flexible working, unlimited coaching opportunities, and a generous L&D budget. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive team, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.



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