Head of People

The Head of People will design, implement and scale the People function to support rapid organisational expansion. This includes establishing core infrastructure, driving performance and talent initiatives, supporting M&A activity, and building an exceptional employee experience across a growing group of specialist businesses.
Key Responsibilities
1. HR Infrastructure & Scaling

• Build scalable people processes, systems and policies aligned to a fast‑growing, multi‑site organisation.
• Establish a People function capable of supporting rapid expansion, including effective use of technology and AI‑enabled tools.
• Implement foundational frameworks across employee relations, compliance, recruitment, onboarding, capability building and engagement.

2. M&A and Integration

• Partner with the CEO and leadership team on people-related aspects of M&A activity.
• Lead due diligence, integration planning and execution for acquired organisations.
• Harmonise terms, policies, governance standards and cultural norms across the group.

3. Performance & Talent

• Define group‑wide performance indicators and embed a robust performance management framework.
• Create talent development, leadership capability and succession planning strategies aligned to long‑term growth.
• Support the leadership team in identifying, assessing and developing high-potential talent.

4. Early Careers & Workforce Development

• Build an early careers strategy that strengthens future workforce capability across the group.
• Develop apprenticeship, internship and entry‑level pathways, including a flagship programme at a major operational site.
• Drive community engagement initiatives that reinforce employer brand and local impact.

5. People Data & Reporting

• Establish meaningful and reliable people metrics to support data‑driven decision-making.
• Provide clear reporting to leadership and investors on workforce trends, risks and opportunities.
• Introduce dashboards and analytics that improve visibility and strategic insight.

6. Mission, Purpose & Values

• Work with the senior team to embed the organisation’s mission and purpose through periods of change and growth.
• Strengthen organisational culture and define consistent values across newly integrated businesses.
• Position the group as an employer of choice.