Head of People

1 week ago

City of London, United Kingdom Oakleaf Full time

Head of People & Talent up to £85,000 + 5-10% bonus Permanent Hybrid – 3 days on site, central London ASAP start Are you passionate about shaping the future of talent strategy and people capability?This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced People Partnering & Talent Manager to take a leading role in driving organisational effectiveness, workforce planning, and cultural transformation within a purpose-led organisation. In this strategic position, you’ll partner with senior leaders to design and deliver a people strategy that empowers growth, builds leadership capability, and ensures the organisation is equipped for the future. Key Responsibilities Strategic People Leadership Lead the design and delivery of a forward-looking people plan aligned with organisational goals. Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, influencing workforce, succession, and organisational design decisions. Champion a culture of continuous improvement, engagement, and inclusion. Deputise for the Head of People when required, playing a key role in shaping people and culture strategy. Talent Strategy & Workforce Planning Lead the full talent lifecycle – from attraction and selection to onboarding and retention. Build and implement an employer brand that supports diverse and inclusive hiring. Drive strategic workforce planning, identifying future capability needs and succession gaps. Partner with business leaders to create talent pipelines and leadership development initiatives. Organisational Capability & Development Work closely with Organisational Development specialists to align capability and learning initiatives to strategic priorities. Use people analytics to drive insight-led decisions and measure impact across talent initiatives. Lead on succession planning, identifying and developing high-potential talent across the organisation. Reward, Performance & Governance Oversee performance management frameworks and job evaluation processes. Ensure reward structures and benchmarking remain competitive and fair. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of employment law and HR governance, ensuring compliance and best practice. About You You’ll be a forward-thinking people leader with the credibility and confidence to influence at senior level. You’ll thrive in a role that blends strategic partnering with hands-on delivery. What we’re looking for: Extensive HR Business Partnering experience, ideally within a complex or regulated environment. Proven success in talent strategy, succession planning, and workforce design. Strong leadership skills with experience developing and coaching HR professionals. Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities. CIPD Level 7 (or equivalent) qualification. Data-driven mindset with the ability to translate insights into actionable strategy.

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