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.