Head of People Development

Location: Wellbar Central, Newcastle upon Tyne | Hybrid Working

• Competitive salary package
• Annual bonus
• Private medical cover
• Hargreaves Rewards employee benefits platform
• Access to a wide range of retail and lifestyle discount schemes

As Head of People Development, you will lead the design and delivery of programmes that enhance leadership capability, develop future talent, strengthen succession planning and foster a culture of continuous learning. Combining strategic vision with hands‑on delivery, you'll ensure the organisation has the skills, capability and leadership pipeline needed to achieve our growth ambitions.

This newly created role offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact across the Group, influencing people, performance and culture at every level. Partnering with leaders across the business, you will help shape the future of people development, creating a high‑performing organisation that is equipped to meet today's challenges and capitalise on tomorrow's opportunities.

• Leading the Group's People Development strategy, aligning learning and talent initiatives with business goals.
• Driving leadership and management development programmes that enhance organisational capability and performance.
• Developing talent management and succession planning frameworks to build strong pipelines for future leadership roles.
• Partnering with senior leaders to identify capability needs and deliver impactful development solutions.
• Championing organisational development initiatives that support engagement, transformation and cultural growth.
• Using data and insight to evaluate impact and continuously improve people development activities.

• Significant experience in Learning & Development, Talent Management, Organisational Development or a broader People leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of leadership development, succession planning and organisational effectiveness.
• Proven ability to influence and build credibility with Executive and senior stakeholders.
• A strategic thinker with a hands‑on approach and strong project management skills.
• Data-driven, commercially aware and passionate about developing people and organisations.
• CIPD Level 7, or equivalent experience preferred.

At Hargreaves, we're proud to be the people behind the projects that keep the UK moving. Our teams work across infrastructure, logistics, land development and environmental services, delivering the expertise, innovation and practical solutions that help build stronger communities, support critical industries and create a more sustainable future. As a diverse group of specialist businesses, we play a vital role in developing the foundations for growth, from preparing land and maintaining infrastructure to supporting the energy transition and restoring the environment.

Put simply, when it comes to tackling complex challenges and delivering lasting results,
Hargreaves has the how
.