People Partner

We are Foundation Partners - a consultancy working with some of the world's most exciting tech companies on all things people + culture. Why? Well, quite simply, not all technology companies have the financial resources, capacity, or experience to tackle the challenges of scaling a business and driving performance. A world-class People, Culture & HR operation is instrumental for this. As such, we've built a blended service so companies get the experience and support, both strategically and day to day, that they need to build an exceptional business.

Currently, we are a small but mighty team of 9 , with backgrounds in commercial, people + culture, VC and consulting. We have ambitious plans for growth, and as part of that we're hiring for this super exciting and progressive role.

Alongside Unleashed & JBM , we are part of Amplified - the people services group that supports technology companies from inception to IPO.

This isn't a back-office job. You'll be on the frontline with our clients, acting as a trusted people partner, fixer, advisor, coach, and thought partner. You'll embed into fast-moving startups, help build strong people foundations, and support founders through all the messy, human, exciting stuff that comes with growth.

You'll work across 2-4 clients at a time, with support from an experienced and collaborative team who love sharing, learning, and laughing. On most clients, you'll be paired with one of our Associates, forming a tight-knit delivery pair. You'll take the lead on client relationships - scoping what's needed based on the company's growth plans, culture and stage - while collaborating with your Associate to bring ideas and solutions to life.

Client-Facing Delivery

• Partner with founders, COOs, and People teams at ambitious startups
• Solve real problems in real time: from onboarding to exits, ER to engagement
• Build and roll out practical tools, processes and frameworks that actually get used
• Make HR feel human, not heavy
• Lead on client comms and direction, working closely with an Associate to deliver high-impact work

Trusted Partner

• Coach managers and leaders through tricky people situations
• Bring calm, confidence, and clarity to chaotic growth moments
• Adjust your approach depending on the client's stage, culture and speed

Getting What Needs Doing Done (Well)

• Draft handbooks, streamline hiring processes, build performance systems, and run workshops
• Create great employee experiences without over-engineering
• Share your work generously and borrow shamelessly (we've got great internal resources!)
• Play to strengths (yours and your Associate's) so you're working smart, not solo

Be Part of Our Team

• We share ideas, sanity checks, and templates
• We back each other up when life gets full
• You'll have autonomy to do your best work, plus support when you need it

• Proven experience in a People Lead, Head of People, or equivalent role, confident leading across the full employee lifecycle in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
• Ability to zoom in and out, rolling up your sleeves to build and implement practical HR tools, while also advising on org-wide people strategy and scaling challenges.
• Skilled at partnering with founders, COOs, and senior leaders; bringing clarity, calm, and sound judgement to complex people challenges.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to coach managers, navigate sensitive conversations, and build trust quickly across diverse startup cultures.
• Comfortable managing multiple clients simultaneously, flexing your style to meet different business stages, needs, and team dynamics, without losing sight of quality or impact.

• £80,000 - £90,000 Base salary
• 25 days Holiday + Bank holidays
• Pension