Head of People

We're partnering with a thriving food and agricultural business that's passionate about its people, values, and future growth. They're on the lookout for a dynamic Head of People who can shape and lead their people agenda across the UK.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a purpose-led organisation where culture matters and every voice counts. You'll drive key people initiatives from talent development to DE&I, all while ensuring the business continues to thrive through its greatest asset-its people.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead and deliver a people strategy that aligns with business goals, culture, and values.
• Inspire and manage a dedicated People team, ensuring day-to-day operations support an engaged and high-performing workforce.
• Partner with senior leaders to implement initiatives that build a positive, inclusive, and progressive working environment.
• Champion recruitment, retention, and talent strategies, ensuring the business attracts and keeps the very best.
• Embed key initiatives including diversity, equity & inclusion, employee wellbeing, sustainability, and local community engagement.
• Drive impactful development through learning, performance management, and recognition programmes that genuinely engage people.
• Maintain compliance with employment law, policies, and HR best practices.
• Use people data and insights to inform decisions, spot trends, and proactively improve business performance.
• Manage the people budget, including forecasting and cost control.

Is this you?

• Proven success in a senior HRBP or People Manager role, ideally in a fast-paced or evolving environment.
• CIPD Level 7 qualified (or actively working towards).
• A commercially focused, solution-led approach with strong judgement and problem-solving skills.
• In-depth knowledge of UK employment law and evolving HR practices.
• First-class interpersonal skills and the ability to influence and build trust at all levels.
• Discretion, integrity, and a values-driven leadership style.
• Confident using HR systems and Microsoft Office tools.
• Flexibility to travel to sites across the UK when needed.

Why join?

This is more than just a People role-it's a real opportunity to lead transformation, influence culture, and make a lasting difference in a business that genuinely values its workforce.

• You'll benefit from a salary of 70,000 (flexibility on this for the right candidate)
• 7000 car allowance or company car
• 5%/5% pension
• Life assurance, critical illness, health cashplan, retail discounts and more.

If you're ready to take the next step in your HR career and lead on strategy, innovation, and engagement-we'd love to hear from you.

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