Head of HR & EVP in Epsom

Job description

We’re supporting an ambitious, independent business in the industrial solutions sector and growing fast. With plans to more than double in size over the next three years, they are on a mission to scale with purpose, and we need an exceptional Head of HR to lead the charge on all things People.

This is a rare chance to build and shape a truly people-first function, right from the heart of a business that’s expanding organically and through acquisition. If you’re a commercial, hands-on HR leader who thrives in high-growth, fast-moving environments, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with leadership to align our people strategy with business goals - supporting growth, culture, and performance
• Act as a trusted advisor to the MD and senior team, providing insight on all things people, engagement, and compliance
• Build out and own our recruitment, retention and talent development plans, with support from a longstanding external partner
• Lead and manage the full range of HR generalist activities: including ER, policy, compliance, and TUPE
• Take the lead on embedding culture across new acquisitions by ensuring smooth integration and high engagement
• Design and roll out programmes for wellbeing, inclusion and high-performance
• Oversee training, H&S records and compliance across the business
• Build and mentor a small, high-impact People team

To Be Successful:

• Experience in a fast-paced, operationally intensive sector (e.g. Engineering, hire, FM, utilities)
• A proven track record of building HR capability through growth and acquisition
• Comfortable working at pace, wearing both strategic and operational hats
• A strong grasp of UK employment law, with the ability to handle complex ER cases
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, including influencing C-suite and investors
• A real passion for culture, development and people-first leadership
• Experience working nationally across multiple teams or sites
• CIPD qualified or significant experience
• You want to make your mark on a scaling business and own the People agenda from day one
• You thrive in environments where no two days are the same
• You’re excited by the idea of building a high-performing culture that people are proud to be part of
• You’re commercially sharp, deeply people-focused, and ready for the next big challenge in your HR career

Salary circa £60-65k with plenty of room for growth and the opportunity to scale the function as the business grows. For further information, email natalie - nc@spencer-richardson.com

WE CAN ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM CANDIDATES WITH CURRENT ELIGIBILITY TO LIVE AND WORK IN THE UK

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Epsom

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

20-07-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English