Head of People

The Company is seeking a Head of People to take on a pivotal, non-traditional HR leadership role. This senior, commercially astute people leader will work at the heart of the organization, directly partnering with the C-suite to influence and shape business performance through leadership, talent, and organizational capability. The successful candidate will be a trusted adviser, challenging and influencing senior stakeholders to ensure the people strategy aligns with and enables the delivery of ambitious commercial objectives. Key responsibilities include leading strategic workforce planning, driving organizational design and transformation, and developing leadership and succession strategies. The role demands a heavyweight HR business partner with a proven track record in a regulated financial services environment, deep expertise in various HR functions, and exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills. Applicants for the Head of People position at the company should have a background in financial services or a similarly highly regulated corporate environment. The role requires a candidate with significant experience in a strategic HR business partner, Head of People, or senior people leadership role, and a demonstrable ability to operate at the executive level. The ideal candidate will have a data-led, insight-driven approach, strong commercial acumen, and the confidence to operate independently in a highly visible, standalone role. Responsibilities also include using market intelligence and external insights to inform decision-making and supporting large-scale change programs. The Head of People will be instrumental in ensuring the organization has the leadership, skills, and organizational capability to succeed in a rapidly evolving business landscape.