Interim Head of People & Talent Development

The Company is seeking an Interim Head of People and Talent Development to provide strategic leadership during a period of organizational change and transformation. The role partners with executive leadership on organizational design, workforce planning, leadership capability, culture, and change management. Responsibilities include advising senior stakeholders, supporting employee engagement, coaching senior leaders, and designing practical talent development initiatives. The successful candidate will also oversee core HR operations, employee relations, and people processes, balancing strategic direction with hands-on execution. Candidates should have experience as a Head of People, People Director, or HR Director, ideally in a small, entrepreneurial, or founder-led business. A strong track record supporting transformation, growth, change, or restructuring and partnering with CEOs and executive teams is required. Applicants should demonstrate success coaching senior leaders and developing leadership teams, along with commercial judgment, credibility, and the ability to influence at executive level. Comfort working amid ambiguity and shifting priorities is essential.