Head of People and Culture

Head of People and Culture Permanent Opportunity

An exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional to join a dynamic and growing business as Head of People and Culture. This is a full-time, office-based role in Chester, supporting around 130+ UK employees along with international teams.

Requirements:

• CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent experience in a senior HR role).
• Office-based, full-time role (37.5 hours per week).
• Competitive salary up to £50k depending on experience.

Benefits:

• 23 days holiday (rising to 25), plus bank holidays.
• Pension, retail discounts, life insurance, learning & development support.
• Discounted personal holidays and free parking.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the HR function across the full employee lifecycle.
• Partner with leadership on strategic people initiatives, including growth plans and ESG projects.
• Manage complex employee relations cases (e.g. disciplinaries, grievances, redundancy, tribunals).
• Oversee policy development, performance management, and compliance with employment legislation.
• Develop and execute recruitment strategies in the UK and South Africa.
• Manage HR reporting, payroll data accuracy, and employee benefits.
• Support on broader areas including ESG, Health & Safety, and Data Governance.
• Line manage and mentor a HR Coordinator.

What We're Looking For:

• Strong generalist HR background with management experience, ideally within an SME.
• Up-to-date employment law knowledge and confidence handling ER cases.
• Strategic mindset with hands-on capability and flexibility.
• Previous experience supporting ESG or cross-functional business projects.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency with HR systems and Microsoft/Google tools.

If you're an all-round HR professional looking to make a strategic impact in a growing business, this role could be the perfect next step in your career. Contact Megan Hughes for more information on .