Interim Head of Workforce Strategy & Transformation

The Company is seeking a Head of Workforce Strategy and Transformation to shape and deliver its future workforce plan, aligning people, skills, and capabilities with organizational strategy and financial plans. The role leads cross-organizational change initiatives and a specialist team covering performance management, talent, leadership development, and learning. Responsibilities include advising senior leaders, using workforce insights to guide decisions, improving people policies and services, and embedding inclusive practices. The successful candidate will also set team priorities, foster collaboration, and identify emerging workforce trends and opportunities for innovation. Candidates should have significant experience developing workforce strategies in complex organizations and delivering major organizational design or workforce change programs. They should bring experience improving performance, talent, leadership, or learning services, along with strong analytical skills to translate financial, skills, and workforce data into practical action. The role requires credible team leadership, exceptional stakeholder management, and the ability to influence senior leaders and connect HR policies with strategic priorities. A Chartered Fellow qualification in a relevant professional body is desirable, or candidates should be willing to work toward it.