Head of People Business Partnering & Operations - London

This role requires a collaborative leader who thrives in cross-functional environments and is comfortable influencing at all levels of the organisation.

• Build upon and lead a high-performing People Business Partnering team and People Operations team.
• Act as a strategic advisor to senior leaders on workforce planning, succession planning, and organisational development.
• Develop People strategy in line with CPO and business vision.
• Empower, develop and grow direct report and team.
• Collaborate with all departments.
• Oversee performance management processes, ensuring consistency and clarity across the business.
• Work closely with department heads to co-develop people strategies aligned with broader business goals.
• Coach senior leadership on team development, talent retention, and people leadership where appropriate.
• Support the creation and rollout of a clear and scalable job architecture and leveling framework.
• Partner with internal teams to deliver strategic people initiatives (e.g. DEI, hybrid working, people analytics, internal employer brand).
• Foster alignment between people strategies and business objectives, ensuring shared accountability across teams.
• Design and deliver the annual people engagement calendar in collaboration with stakeholders across the business.
• Maintain awareness of current employment legislation and emerging workplace trends.

Requirements

• Proven leadership experience in a Senior HR Leadership role or Head of People Role
• Strong track record of building collaborative relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Expertise in a core area of HR (e.g. employee relations, DEI, TUPE, or organisational change).
• Experience leading people-related transformation, employee engagement initiatives, and EVP development.
• Background in a medium to large, regulated company.
• Demonstrated delivery of DEI, wellbeing, and corporate responsibility programmes.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to drive insights and decisions.
• Skilled in influencing and communication; able to establish trust and credibility across all levels.
• Experience in delivering talent management strategies in high-growth or changing environments.
• Experience in engaging with C-Suite and Senior Management Teams.

• CIPD qualification.
• Experience in a private equity-backed or rapidly scaling business.
• Familiarity with post-merger cultural integration or organisational change.
• Experience with M&A.
• Experience with Capital Markets

• 25 days of holiday
• Bonus
• Pension contribution
• Private medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life assurance
• Critical illness cover
• Wellness contribution program with access to ClassPass
• Plumm Platform
• Five volunteering days
• Give as You Earn initiative
• Learning and development programs
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Season Ticket Loan