Head of People in City of London

Job description

I’m delighted to be supporting a design-led consumer startup entering a key stage of growth. They’re now looking for a Head of People to build and run the people function, balancing strategy with hands-on delivery.

This role will be pivotal in shaping the organisation as it scales - ensuring world-class talent joins the journey, that the culture remains inspiring, and that the business is set up for long-term success.

What you’ll do:

• Lead talent acquisition end-to-end, building a lightweight but effective recruitment engine
• Partner with leadership to design and implement people strategy that supports scaling
• Establish people systems, analytics, and processes that are practical, compliant, and culture-focused
• Coach and support managers while mentoring a growing People team
• Drive continuous improvement across HR, talent, and culture

What we’re looking for:

• Broad HR generalist background with strong exposure to scaling startups
• A blend of both strategic and operational HR experience
• Full-cycle recruitment expertise, including senior hires
• Experience building talent programs (onboarding, performance, L&D, DEI)
• Pragmatic, data-driven, and confident influencing leadership
• Low ego, hands-on, and comfortable working in fast-moving, ambiguous environments

This is a unique opportunity to join a premium, values-driven brand at a formative stage and help shape its future.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

15-09-2025

Profession type

Retail

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