Head of HR

Head of HR

• £75,000 – £85,000
• Permanent
• Westminster – 3 days + on site
• ASAP start

We are partnering with a prestigious, purpose-driven organisation to recruit an exceptional Head of HR. This is a newly created leadership role within a well-established HR function, offering the opportunity to shape people strategy, lead a high-performing team, and contribute to an organisation with a globally respected reputation.

Our client is a renowned, independent institution with a long-standing history of excellence and impact. With a strong commitment to innovation, collaboration, and societal contribution, they continue to evolve as a modern, inclusive employer of choice.

Reporting to the HR Director, the Head of HR will play a pivotal role in driving a high-performance culture and delivering both operational excellence and strategic HR initiatives.

Leading a team including Senior HR Business Partners, you will oversee the full generalist HR remit, ensuring best-in‑class service delivery, supporting organisational growth, and embedding inclusive, forward‑thinking people practices.

This is an exciting opportunity for a senior HR leader who thrives in a complex, values‑led environment and is passionate about shaping the future of work.

• Partner with the HR Director to shape and deliver the people strategy

• Lead and develop a high-performing HR team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement

• Contribute to organisational leadership as part of senior management forums

• Drive organisational change, transformation, and cultural development initiatives

• Oversee the delivery of all HR operations including business partnering, employee relations, recruitment, payroll, and benefits

• Ensure HR services are efficient, effective, and aligned to organisational needs

• Lead on complex employee relations matters and provide expert guidance on employment law

• Use data, insights, and KPIs to inform decision‑making and improve service delivery

• Develop and implement effective recruitment and talent strategies, including senior hires

• Champion performance management, engagement, and wellbeing initiatives

• Embed Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) across all HR activities

• Support learning and development initiatives to build organisational capability

• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and best practice

• Lead key HR projects and contribute to organisational initiatives

• Support budget planning and resource management within HR

• Identify opportunities for process improvement, including digital and AI‑enabled solutions

We are seeking a confident and credible HR leader with the ability to operate both strategically and operationally.

• Significant senior HR leadership experience within a complex organisation

• Strong generalist HR expertise, including employment law and employee relations

• Proven experience leading and developing teams

• Track record of delivering change and transformation initiatives

• Experience of developing HR policies, processes, and people strategies

• Commercial awareness with experience of budget management

• CIPD qualification (or equivalent) desirable

• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to build trust, influence, and collaborate at all levels

• A strong coach and mentor with a passion for developing others

• Analytical, solutions‑focused, and comfortable with complexity

• Highly organised, adaptable, and resilient

• A visible and inspiring leader who champions inclusive practices

• Opportunity to shape a newly created, high‑impact leadership role

• Work within a respected, mission‑led organisation

• Influence strategy and culture at a senior level

• Lead meaningful HR initiatives that drive organisational success

If you are an experienced HR leader looking for your next strategic challenge, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion.