Immediately Available: Head of HR – Peterborough – c85k
If you’re looking for a senior HR professional with a strong track record in transformation, culture, and operations, this candidate stands out.
With significant HR leadership experience, they bring a rare mix of commercial acumen, coaching skills, and people-first thinking. Their background spans retail, financial services, and digital, supporting executive teams through both growth and disruption.
Based near Peterborough and open to roles around £85k, they’re available for permanent positions or interim project assignments, with a particular interest in change and transformation.
What makes them stand out?
- Proven ability to combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery
- Trusted adviser to Boards and Senior Leadership Teams
- Skilled in employee relations, policy development, and global team dynamics
- Strong track record of simplifying complex situations and driving clarity
Recent highlights include:
- Delivering strategic HR consultancy during a major business transformation
- Rewriting policies and contracts, handling international ER cases, and saving over £100k through negotiation
- Leading a global benchmarking project across 150 roles
- Designing and implementing company-wide engagement surveys
In a previous role as Head of People, they:
- Led a team across the UK, Europe, USA, and China
- Managed international payroll and reward
- Created digital dashboards for board reporting
- Supported business continuity through a complex ownership transition
Earlier in their career, they:
- Led major restructures and cultural change programmes
- Introduced HR service innovations, including process automation and chatbot tools
- Built strong partnerships with Board-level stakeholders
Professional credentials:
- MCIPD
- Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership and Executive Coaching
- Certified Mental Health First Aider
This candidate is personable, grounded, and confident in challenging when needed. Whether coaching senior leaders or resolving complex international HR cases, they bring structure, empathy, and credibility.
If you need a senior HR partner who delivers both strategic impact and practical outcomes, this candidate is ready to contribute from day one.
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