Head of People

Manchester Permanent £75,000 - £80,000 per year Remote View Job Description
Exclusively supporting a customer in appointing a first-time leadership HR profile - a Head of People
  • Exciting opportunity to lead and shape the People agenda in a scaling global tec
  • Hands-on, strategic role reporting into the CEO

About Our Client

Our client is a high-growth global technology start-up embarking on an exciting period of change. With a team of c.50 and ambitious plans to scale, the business is professionalising its People function to support its next phase of growth.

Customer-centricity, high performance, and wellbeing are at the heart of their culture, and they are now looking for a Head of People to help embed these values while building strong HR foundations.

Job Description

As Head of People, you will report directly to the CEO and lead a small team to shape and deliver an effective, people-centred HR function. This role is both strategic and operational, offering the opportunity to build and scale the People function in a growing, dynamic organisation.

Key areas of focus include:

  • Designing and implementing inclusive talent acquisition strategies to attract and retain top tech talent
  • Establishing talent and performance management frameworks that support development and high performance
  • Leading management and leadership development initiatives to equip and empower people leaders
  • Driving culture and engagement programmes to create a thriving, customer-focused workplace
  • Embedding Diversity, Equity & Inclusion as a core business priority
  • Building and scaling HR processes, policies, and frameworks to support sustainable growth
  • Designing and implementing a more progressive and flexible total rewards package



This role requires a balance of strategic thinking and operational delivery, ensuring the People function evolves in line with business needs.

It's a fantastic opportunity for an impact-driven People leader who thrives in a high-growth, fast-paced environment and is passionate about creating a strong, scalable People function that enables both individuals and the organisation to succeed.

This is a fully remote role, though the business would ideally like someone based in the North West of England, as they are considering opening a UK hub in Manchester in the future.

The Successful Applicant

The candidate will have the following experience:

  • Working in a high-growth tech start-up with a strong understanding of the unique challenges of scaling businesses
  • A track record of building and embedding HR foundations in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels, including the leadership team
  • A hands-on, pragmatic approach - able to operate both strategically and operationally
  • Experience leading a small team while remaining personally involved in delivery
  • A passion for culture, engagement, and employee experience, with a commercial mindset
  • Working across an international remit

What's on Offer

This role offers a salary of £80,000 per annum (dependant on experience), plus a basic suite of benefits

Contact
Nathan Ross
Quote job ref
JN-032025-6692109
Phone number
+44 161 829 0387

Job summary

Job function
Human Resources
Subsector
Head of HR
Sector
Technology & Telecoms
Location
Manchester
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Nathan Ross
Consultant phone
+44 161 829 0387
Job reference
JN-032025-6692109
Job Nature
Remote