Head of People & Culture

Head of People & Culture

£45K - £60K

Dudley - Hybrid

Are you an experienced and strategic Head of People & HR to lead the people function at a dynamic and values-driven professional services firm. This is a senior leadership role focused on shaping and delivering a progressive HR strategy that supports a high-performing, inclusive culture and the ongoing growth of the firm.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Lead and execute a people-first HR strategy aligned with the firm’s business goals.
• Advise senior leadership on talent, culture, organisational design, and change management.
• Oversee recruitment, retention, performance management, and employee development.
• Champion DEI, wellbeing, employee engagement, and a collaborative firm-wide culture.
• Ensure compliance with HR policies, employment law, and relevant regulatory standards.
• Use HR data and analytics to support continuous improvement and strategic decisions.

What We’re Looking For:

• Senior HR leadership experience, ideally in legal or professional services.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Track record of influencing at senior level and managing change effectively.
• CIPD Level 7 (or equivalent experience) with strong interpersonal and coaching skills.
• A strategic thinker with a hands-on, pragmatic approach.

This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of a respected, people-centred organisation. For a confidential discussion, please get in touch.