Head of People

A growing, Derbyshire-based professional services organisation is seeking an experienced Head of People to lead its operational People function and play a central role in shaping culture, engagement, and performance across the business. This is a hands-on leadership role for a pragmatic people professional who enjoys working closely with senior leaders, driving engagement initiatives, and ensuring excellent day-to-day HR delivery. As Head of People, you will lead the People team and oversee all core people operations, including employee relations, performance management, recruitment delivery, and compliance. Partnering closely with the HR Director, you'll help embed a strong, values-led culture and ensure people practices support wider business goals.