Chief HR Officer / HR Director

What does the role involve?

Reporting directly to the CEO and as a key member of the Executive Committee, this role offers a unique opportunity to shape and drive the people agenda across a dynamic, multi-faceted organisation.

You'll lead a fully insourced HR function covering all HR disciplines, operating centrally and locally. You'll work closely with business leaders to anticipate and plan long-term people needs while ensuring alignment with the Group's overall strategy.

You'll work with the main Board and be a key contributor to the Remuneration and Nomination committees

This role is an SMF18 position.  

Some of your key duties will include:

• Act as a trusted HR lead for the CEO and Executive Committee, influencing key decisions and shaping the people strategy
• Collaborate with business leaders to translate the Group's strategy into a dynamic HR plan that drives success across our five Business Units and Group functions
• Partner with business leaders across our UK and European operations, offering expert advice and support to optimise relationships
• Enhance our Employee Value Proposition with compelling people initiatives, attracting the right talent and fostering employee engagement
• Proactively manage people risks and costs, ensuring a balanced and sustainable approach to workforce planning
• Lead organisational development by implementing robust workforce strategies that support business growth, talent acquisition, and employee development
• Strengthen leadership and management capabilities to fuel the company's ongoing growth and strategic ambitions
• Drive a high-performance culture by linking individual contributions to business results and company values through effective performance management frameworks