Director of People and Culture
Director of People & Culture
London, UK | 4 days in the office/1 day remote
A well-established and growing business in the events, property, and commercial development sector is seeking a Director of People & Culture to lead and evolve its people strategy.
This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of a high-performing, values-driven organisation undergoing significant transformation and investment.
About the Role
As Director of People & Culture, you will report directly to the CEO and play a pivotal role in aligning people strategies with ambitious business goals. You will lead a talented P&C team, act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, and oversee all aspects of organisational design, employee engagement, talent acquisition, learning & development, and compensation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a high-performing People & Culture team across multiple business units.
- Drive organisational design and workforce planning aligned with strategic growth.
- Oversee integration of newly acquired businesses, aligning policies and employment terms.
- Champion employee engagement, DE&I, and sustainability initiatives.
- Guide the annual training needs analysis and compliance training strategy.
- Provide expert guidance on complex employee relations and employment law matters.
- Collaborate with Internal Audit and Risk & Compliance on governance
Technical & Leadership Skills Required
- Proven experience reporting to C-suite and influencing executive-level decision-making.
- Strong command of UK employment law and advanced employee relations expertise.
- Demonstrated success in larger and SME environments
- Advanced Excel and data analysis skills; confident in building and interpreting complex reports.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience managing large-scale change, integration, and culture transformation programmes.
Qualifications
- Degree in Business, HR, or related discipline (Master’s preferred).
- Chartered Member of CIPD (essential).
What We Offer
- A strategic leadership role in a forward-thinking, purpose-driven SME.
- The opportunity to shape culture and people strategy during a period of exciting growth.
- A collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance environment.
The SR Group (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
