Broster Buchanan are delighted to partner with an ambitious, values-led organisation committed to building an exceptional workplace culture where people feel trusted, supported, challenged, and inspired to do meaningful work. Our success is driven by collaboration, curiosity, inclusion, and a genuine belief that great organisations are built around great people.

As they continue, they are looking for a strategic and people-centred Head of People to help shape the next chapter of their culture, leadership capability, and employee experience.

This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who believes that culture is not a slogan — it is created through everyday behaviours, strong leadership, thoughtful systems, and genuine care for people.

As Head of People, you will lead and evolve their people strategy across the full employee lifecycle. You will partner closely with senior leaders to build a high-performing, inclusive, and values-driven organisation where people can grow and thrive.

You will balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, bringing both commercial awareness and emotional intelligence to everything you do.

• Develop initiatives that enhance employee engagement, wellbeing, belonging, and retention
• Foster an environment where feedback, recognition, and continuous improvement are embedded
• Lead cultural initiatives that support organisational growth and change
• Champion and strengthen a positive, inclusive, and high-performing culture
• Develop and deliver a people strategy aligned to organisational goals and values
• Use data and insight to inform workforce planning, engagement, and performance initiatives
• Partner with leadership teams to support organisational design and capability development
• Build an outstanding candidate experience and employer brand
• Lead talent acquisition strategies to attract diverse, high-calibre talent
• Develop onboarding experiences that help people feel connected and successful from day one
• Coach and support managers to become confident, people-focused leaders
• Lead performance and development frameworks that enable growth and accountability
• Support learning and development initiatives across all levels of the organisation
• Ensure people policies, practices, and processes are effective, scalable, and compliant
• Oversee employee relations matters with fairness, empathy, and professionalism

• Significant experience in a senior People / HR leadership role
• A proven track record of building strong workplace cultures
• Excellent coaching and stakeholder management skills
• Strong commercial awareness and organisational understanding
• Experience leading change and supporting organisational growth
• A collaborative and pragmatic approach
• Confidence working both strategically and operationally
• A passion for creating environments where people can do their best work
• CIPD qualified