Interim Head of HR

  • Michael Page
  • May 09, 2026
Seasonal HR / Recruitment

Job Description

An Education organisation are looking for an Interim Head of HR to join on an interim basis with the view to go permanent. The role is based in London and offers hybrid working

Client Details

Education Organisation

Based in London with hybrid working

Description

An Interim Head of HR to:

  • Lead a small HR team
  • Develop and deliver HR best practice
  • Review the HR department to manage BAU activity, alongside identifying improvements and efficiencies
  • Lead strategic and operational activity to identify priorities
  • Lead strategic projects
  • Provide advice to managers and partner with C-suite
  • Support the full employee life cycle including policies, processes, ER, retention, reward and performance
  • Lead strategic people objectives and projects
  • Deliver cost savings and develop more effective / efficient ways of working
  • Partner with C-suite to prepare Remco papers
  • Develop strong relationships with union reps
  • Develop a collaborative and high performing culture
  • Review the existing HR System to identify functionality improvements or support with procuring a new HR System

Profile

An Interim Head of HR with:

  • Education or Caring Services NFP experience essential
  • Comfortable dealing with ambiguity and change
  • Experience leading operational and strategic HR initiatives
  • Able to start at short notice

Job Offer

Interim Head of HR

Up to 80,000 per day on an equivalent day rate

London based with hybrid working

Start within a week or two