A prominent theatre organization in Greater London is seeking a Head of HR to manage HR operations and support staff engagement and welfare. This remote position requires strong expertise in HR processes and a clear understanding of theatre operations. The ideal candidate will develop HR business plans, manage employee relations cases, and contribute to an inclusive workplace environment. Interested applicants should apply by 9 February 2026 for an ideal start at the end of March.
Jan 30, 2026
Full time
A prominent theatre organization in Greater London is seeking a Head of HR to manage HR operations and support staff engagement and welfare. This remote position requires strong expertise in HR processes and a clear understanding of theatre operations. The ideal candidate will develop HR business plans, manage employee relations cases, and contribute to an inclusive workplace environment. Interested applicants should apply by 9 February 2026 for an ideal start at the end of March.
The Head of HR at the Donmar Warehouse will partner with stakeholders across the organisation to support an excellent standard of staff management, welfare and engagement. Using proven skills and experience in HR generalism, recruitment and organisation design, the role will support the overarching strategy of the Donmar with a fit for purpose HR business plan and manage the full employee lifecycle. The role will deliver on all aspects of HR operations, using a blended approach of staff welfare and culture with compliance and due diligence to keep our people and our organisation safe and thriving. The standalone role encompasses the full lifecycle of HR activity which includes business partner and business planning, through to administration and support of relevant workflows. The post works closely with the Head of Inclusion and Skills to ensure our training programmes are relevant, effective and embedded. Terms: 30 hours worked across 4 out of 5 weekdays per week Salary: £55,.5 FTE (this would be pro rata for 30 hours a week) Applications Currently Scheduled to Close at 10am on Monday 9 February Round One Interviews: Monday 16 February and Tuesday 17 February Round Two Interviews: Tuesday 24 February Ideal start date: end of March/early April (please contact us if you have any questions about this) We would ideally like a candidate who can start in post at the end of March/early April. We will consider applicants who are available for a staggered start or significant handover if not available at this exact time. We reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive enough suitable candidates to shortlist and may recruit on a rolling basis.
Jan 23, 2026
Full time
The Head of HR at the Donmar Warehouse will partner with stakeholders across the organisation to support an excellent standard of staff management, welfare and engagement. Using proven skills and experience in HR generalism, recruitment and organisation design, the role will support the overarching strategy of the Donmar with a fit for purpose HR business plan and manage the full employee lifecycle. The role will deliver on all aspects of HR operations, using a blended approach of staff welfare and culture with compliance and due diligence to keep our people and our organisation safe and thriving. The standalone role encompasses the full lifecycle of HR activity which includes business partner and business planning, through to administration and support of relevant workflows. The post works closely with the Head of Inclusion and Skills to ensure our training programmes are relevant, effective and embedded. Terms: 30 hours worked across 4 out of 5 weekdays per week Salary: £55,.5 FTE (this would be pro rata for 30 hours a week) Applications Currently Scheduled to Close at 10am on Monday 9 February Round One Interviews: Monday 16 February and Tuesday 17 February Round Two Interviews: Tuesday 24 February Ideal start date: end of March/early April (please contact us if you have any questions about this) We would ideally like a candidate who can start in post at the end of March/early April. We will consider applicants who are available for a staggered start or significant handover if not available at this exact time. We reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive enough suitable candidates to shortlist and may recruit on a rolling basis.
