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Posted 05 August, 2026

Head of Human Resources

Ashley Kate HR & Finance
London, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝗳 HR | 𝟭𝟮-𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗧𝗖 | 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 | Onsite

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Please note: This is not an HR Director role

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Not every Head of People role comes with this level of impact.

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We are working on a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Head of People to join a well-known, high-profile organisation on a 12-month contract. This isn't a role where you'll simply keep the HR wheels turning. You'll lead a team of HR professionals, partnering with senior leadership to shape people strategy across multiple business areas.

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You'll be responsible for:

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-Leading a high-performing HR team

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-Driving organisational development and workforce planning

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-Coaching leaders through complex ER and change

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-Developing talent, succession planning and leadership capability

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-Overseeing reward, benefits, engagement and DE&I initiatives

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-Using people data and insight to influence business decisions

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We're looking for someone who:

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-Has experience operating at Head of People or Senior HR Business Partner level within a UK-based private sector organisation of 1,500+ employees.

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-Ideally comes from a retail, hospitality, media, leisure or similarly fast-paced customer-facing environment.

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-Brings a strong mix of strategic thinking and operational delivery.

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-Has experience leading and developing HR teams.

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-Is confident influencing senior stakeholders and building credibility quickly.

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-Has excellent UK employment law knowledge.

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-Enjoys working in a fast-moving, ever-changing environment.

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If you're looking for a genuinely exciting leadership opportunity where you can make a visible impact from day one, we'd love to hear from you.