Interim Head of People Services in London Area

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Interim Head of People Services to lead and manage a small team, delivering a high‑quality HR service. Reporting to the Director of People and Culture, you will oversee operations across the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, contracts, onboarding, pay and benefits. You’ll drive process improvements, ensure compliance, and provide workforce data analysis to support strategic decision‑making.

Requirements

• MCIPD qualification or equivalent experience
• Strong HR operations background across recruitment, contracts, onboarding, pay and benefits
• Experience managing and developing a team
• Expertise in HRIS (ideally MHR iTrent), data analysis and reporting
• Knowledge of reward, benefits, grading structures, and job evaluation
• Experience in complex, multi‑stakeholder environments desirable

This 6‑month interim leadership role offers the chance to make an immediate impact, manage a team, and shape people services in a dynamic organisation. Salary up to £76,000

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

17-11-2025

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

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