People Director (Stand Alone)

London

£100,000 - £120,000

Professional Services/ Data, Analytics

We are an ambitious, fast-growing organisation at the forefront of transforming businesses on a global scale. We are seeking a dynamic, strategic yet hands on Head of People to lead the charge in driving organisational change and empowering our talent for the future. If you have a passion for leading transformative change and experience working in a professional services environment, we would love to hear from you.

This is a business of c. 100 people (carve out) (this will be the culminatiuon of two smaller businesses merging) - please, have experience of either a stand alone role - or of an SME (PE Backed).

This role will suit someone coming from a professional services/ regulated background, ideally within a PE Backed environment.

More about the role:

• Support the people strategy for business transformation, ensuring alignment with overall company objectives and vision.
• Partner closely with executive leadership to design and implement organisational changes that improve efficiency, performance, and culture.
• Develop and execute talent management strategies that attract, retain, and develop top talent, ensuring a high-performing, engaged workforce.
• Guide and support senior leaders in navigating the complexities of organisational change and building leadership capabilities across the business.
• Oversee the development of learning and development programmes tailored to the needs of a rapidly evolving business environment.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement by identifying and addressing gaps in leadership, employee engagement, and operational effectiveness.
• Implement robust processes and systems to support organisational change, including performance management, succession planning, and workforce planning.

More about you:

• Proven experience in a Head of People/ People Director role, ideally with a background in professional services, consulting, or other fast-paced, high-growth industries.
• Strong expertise in driving organisational change, transformation projects, and aligning people strategies with business goals.
• Exceptional leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organisation.
• Expertise in talent management, employee development, and performance management in dynamic environments.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to think strategically while driving operational excellence.
• Experience in managing complex people issues with a focus on creating high-performance cultures.
• A forward-thinking approach, with an ability to anticipate future people trends and challenges.