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An award winning, independent construction development consultancy are seeking experienced and strategic Head of People to join its senior leadership team. This Head of People role sits at the heart of the business, providing strategic leadership across people, culture and learning & development to ensure the organisation has the capability, structure and leadership strength to deliver its growth objectives. The Head of People will work closely with the Senior Director and Board, shaping and leading the People Strategy in line with business objectives and values.
Job Responsibility:
Lead and line manage members of the Business Infrastructure team, setting objectives, managing workload and supporting development
Chair the People Working Group and drive the People Strategy aligned to business goals
Embed a high performing, inclusive culture across the organisation
Develop and implement the Learning & Development strategy, ensuring it evolves with business needs
Oversee performance management, appraisal and development frameworks
Lead workforce planning, succession planning and organisational design with Senior Directors
Manage Learning & Development and recruitment budgets, ensuring alignment with workforce priorities
Provide strategic input at Board level and collaborate cross functionally with Business Development, Operations and Finance
Ensure people policies, procedures and governance remain compliant and audit ready, supporting ISO standards
Requirements:
Senior level experience within a People, HR or Learning & Development leadership role
Proven experience developing and delivering People and L&D strategies aligned to business objectives
Strong knowledge of leadership development, capability building and workforce planning
Experience advising and influencing Directors and senior leaders
Sound understanding of employment legislation, HR best practice and governance
Strong strategic thinking with the ability to translate strategy into delivery
Excellent communication and influencing skills, confident engaging at all levels
CIPD Level 7 (desirable) or significant senior level experience
Values led, commercially aware, resilient and able to lead through change
Nice to have:
CIPD Level 7
What we offer:
Pension
Insurance Backed Health Policy
Buying additional holidays
Loyalty scheme to earn extra holidays
Bonus subject to individual and business performance