A well-established business is looking for a commercially astute, empathetic, and driven leader with a passion for people and proven track record of delivering and embedding a successful HR strategy to join its senior leadership team, based in London.
Reporting directly to the CEO, the Director of People will have full responsibility for developing and implementing the people strategy and vision of the organisation. Providing measured advice, guidance, and inspirational leadership, aimed at further embedding a high-performance culture built on inclusivity, engagement, collaboration and continuous improvement, the successful HR professional will be a key enabler of organisational growth and innovation. Applications are especially welcome from candidates with a background in professional services, financial services, or commercially focused membership associations.
The firm is committed to building a diverse team that is representative of all sections of society. They recognise that by encouraging creative ways of thinking and fostering an inclusive culture they will collaborate more effectively and achieve better outcomes. The newly appointed Director of People will be a passionate advocate of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging and will play a pivotal role in cultivating a welcoming culture that encourages diversity and authenticity.
The Director of People will have demonstrable experience of leading a sizeable HR team (10+) and of successfully delivering change and transformation projects. They will build upon existing HR processes and policies to ensure the smooth and efficient running of business operations and will create a recruitment, wellbeing and engagement strategy that attracts and retains an outstanding team. Their track record will combine operational excellence with obvious expertise in devising and implementing an HR roadmap that delivers the strategic objectives of the organisation.
This is an outstanding opportunity for an accomplished People Director who is tactful and diplomatic whilst action-orientated and results-focussed to join a household name.