Head of HR (Interim)

Opportunity

We are recruiting an experienced Head of HR to provide strategic leadership across a large directorate, supporting a workforce of approximately 2,500–3,000 employees. This role will play a key part in driving people strategy, transformation, and organisational effectiveness, acting as a trusted advisor to senior leaders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver HR strategy aligned to business and organisational priorities.
• Drive employee engagement, wellbeing and culture initiatives.
• Oversee key HR portfolios (e.g., Talent, DEI, Workforce Strategy, Early Careers).
• Act as a strategic partner to senior leadership, providing data‑driven insight.
• Lead and support organisational change and transformation initiatives.
• Work collaboratively across HR functions in a matrix environment.
• Ensure compliance with HR policies, governance and employment law.

About You

• Proven experience in a senior HR leadership role in a large, complex organisation.
• Strong background in driving organisational change and transformation.
• Experience working across multiple HR specialisms.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Data‑driven and commercially aware.
• CIPD qualified (or equivalent experience).

Why Apply?

This is a high‑visibility role offering the chance to shape people strategy and deliver meaningful organisational change.

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