Head of People

Head of People - Company Overview

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

Head of People - Role and Responsibilities

This Head of People position is critical in building a high performing, values led organisation through strong workforce planning, leadership development and a clear Learning & Development framework

As Head of People, you will:

• 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

Head of People - Skills / Qualification 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

In Return?

• 55-60k pa
• Pension
• Insurance Backed Health Policy
• Buying additional holidays
• Loyalty scheme to earn extra holidays
• Bonus subject to individual and business performance
• Mobile phone

If you are a Head of People or similar, considering your career opportunities, please contact Megan Cole at Brandon James.

REF: 21397MC