Interim People & Capability Lead

apartmentMichael Page placeLondon calendar_month 

About Our Client

The hiring organisation is a large public sector entity committed to delivering exceptional services across the country. They operate within a structured and professional framework, prioritising efficiency and effective people management.

Job Description
  • Lead end-to-end resourcing activity, including recruitment campaigns, pipelines, and hiring decisions at pace.
  • Refresh and embed the people strategy into day-to-day delivery, aligning to capability and future workforce needs.
  • Shape and prioritise capability and development activity across the function.
  • Act as senior advisor on people matters, supporting leaders with clear, practical guidance.
  • Drive continuous improvement by simplifying processes and enhancing ways of working across the function.

The Successful Applicant

A successful interim People & Capability Lead should have:

  • 10+ years' experience operating at senior level within Commercial & Procurement, or leading people, talent and workforce agendas within a complex professional or technical function
  • Strong credibility with senior leaders, with the ability to operate as a peer with C&P Heads of and Directors
  • Demonstrable experience of leading significant recruitment activity, workforce planning and resourcing decisions at pace
  • Proven ability to shape and deliver people strategy (e.g. capability, talent, EVP, workforce planning) in a delivery-led, high-change environment
  • Sound judgement and confidence to lead on sensitive and complex people matters, without reliance on formal authority
  • A pragmatic, outcomes-focused mindset and a willingness to roll sleeves up to get things done
What's on Offer
  • Daily rate between £700 and £750, paid in GBP depending on experience
  • Temporary role with the opportunity to contribute to impactful HR initiatives.
  • Office based - 3 days a week
  • Located in London with travel required Milton Keynes, offering a professional and structured work environment.
  • Be part of a large organisation making a difference in the public sector.

If you are ready to take on this exciting interim role as a People Lead in London, apply now to make your impact in the public sector.

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