Head of People

Head of People & Culture

Location:
UK-wide / Remote-first

Reports to:
CEO

Who We Are

We're
Apollowell Alliance
are an organically grown and rapidly expanding neurodiversity and wellbeing group that's redefining how people and workplaces connect. Rooted in
clinical expertise
,
lived experience
, and a
culture of compassion
, we deliver medico-legal reports, private neurodivergence assessments, workplace coaching, and inclusive leadership training.

Over the last year, we've seen a
massive surge in demand
across our sectors from employers seeking inclusive workplace assessments to professionals pursuing private diagnosis and coaching. This growth reflects a clear truth, the world is finally ready to prioritise neuro/physical inclusion and wellbeing.

We are here to lead that change.

We are now seeking an experienced, strategic, and values-driven
Head of People & Culture
to help shape our internal culture and external impact through this exciting period of growth.

Job Summary

Reporting directly to our CEO, you'll lead and evolve the People & Culture function across the Alliance creating a thriving, inclusive environment for our clinical, coaching, and operational teams. You'll be both a
strategic architect and cultural champion
, designing policies and frameworks that empower people to deliver meaningful, human-centred work.

This role blends strategy, empathy, and innovation. You'll help us sustain our momentum, embed our lived experience-led values, and ensure every colleague feels connected, supported, and celebrated.

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What You'll Lead & Deliver

People Strategy & Leadership

• Design and deliver a People & Culture strategy aligned with our purpose and growth goals.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and leadership team on structure, workforce planning, and culture.
• Build, mentor, and lead a values-aligned People function that combines compliance, wellbeing, and development.
• Lead organisational change with empathy, integrity, and a neuro-inclusive lens.

Employee Experience & Development

• Shape a People function that balances wellbeing, autonomy, and performance.
• Develop learning and coaching pathways that empower personal and professional growth for clinicians, assessors, and operational teams.
• Use people insights and data to strengthen engagement, retention, and productivity.
• Ensure legal compliance (contracts, policies, right-to-work, and data protection) across all People operations.

Culture, DEI & Engagement

• Champion a culture of
  neuro-inclusion, belonging, and psychological safety
  across every touchpoint.
• Design inclusive onboarding and offboarding experiences that reinforce clarity, purpose, and connection.
• Lead internal communications, wellbeing initiatives, and staff engagement programmes that celebrate difference and build connection.
• Embed practical DEI principles drawn from our own clinical and lived-experience expertise.

Purpose, Impact & Growth

• Act as a cultural ambassador for
  neurodiversity, equality, and wellbeing
  in all People practices.
• Align our People strategy with Apollowell's mission and sustainability principles.
• Partner with leadership to ensure our internal culture mirrors the inclusive outcomes we deliver to clients.

What You Bring

• Senior-level experience in a People, HR, or Culture leadership role, ideally within purpose-led or professional services environments.
• Deep understanding of inclusive, equity-centred HR practices and organisational wellbeing.
• Strong grasp of UK employment law and HR compliance.
• Strategic, data-informed thinker with a people-first mindset.
• Excellent communication, emotional intelligence, and stakeholder influence skills.
• Experience working with or supporting neurodivergent teams (professional or personal lived experience is a plus).

Who You'll Be Working With

You'll join a
collaborative, multidisciplinary team
of clinicians, coaches, assessors, and strategists all united by a shared purpose: to make workplaces fairer, safer, and more human.

• We're a
  remote-first
  organisation, powered by flexibility, integrity, and autonomy.
• Our growth is organic, our culture is real, and our impact is tangible.
• You'll help us sustain that culture as we scale ensuring Apollowell remains a place where people do their best work because they can bring their whole selves to it.

Equal Opportunities

Apollowell Alliance is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in all its forms and are committed to creating an inclusive, accessible workplace where everyone feels they belong. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

If you require any adjustments or alternative formats during the recruitment process, please let us know.