Group Director of People

First Intuition

. Develop and deliver a Group-wide People strategy aligned to business growth and performance .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and delivering People strategies aligned with business growth, alongside strong leadership in HR functions such as talent acquisition, employee relations, and organisational design. Possesses a deep understanding of UK employment law and a commitment to safeguarding practices.

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Senior HR Leadership ExperiencePeople Strategy DevelopmentOrganisation DesignStakeholder ManagementCIPD Level 6+

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Hard Skills

People StrategyWorkforce PlanningEmployee RelationsReward ManagementOrganisational EffectivenessTransformation InitiativesCommercial AcumenPeople OperationsDBS Check ComplianceSafer Recruitment Processes

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationProblem SolvingEngagementCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

CIPD Level 6+

Industry Keywords

High-Growth EnvironmentPrivate EquitySafeguardingPrevent PolicyVulnerable Adults Protection

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and deliver a Group-wide People strategy aligned to business growth and performance
Lead People & HR as a high-performing Group Service across talent acquisition, business partnering, L&D, reward, employee relations, payroll, systems and operations
Partner with business-unit leaders to develop workforce plans, organisational structures and leadership capability
Balance Group-wide consistency with the flexibility individual businesses need to succeed
Advise the Board and senior leadership teams on culture, succession, organisational effectiveness and people risk
Lead initiatives that strengthen engagement, leadership, talent and colleague experience across the Group
Define and evolve the Group People operating model, including Group-wide standards and business-unit flexibility
Partner with businesses to solve problems, build capability and deliver results
Report to the Group COO and travel regularly across the UK

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant senior HR/People leadership experience, ideally within a high-growth or private equity-backed environment
A strong track record of developing and delivering People strategy at executive level
Experience leading a shared or Group People function across multiple businesses or locations
Background in organisation design, workforce planning and supporting transformation/growth initiatives
Excellent commercial acumen and stakeholder management skills
Strong knowledge of UK employment law, employee relations, reward and People operations
CIPD Level 6+ or equivalent professional experience
Successful candidates must complete a DBS check; some roles require an Enhanced check
Commitment to safeguarding and protecting young people and vulnerable adults
Adherence to Safer Recruitment processes and the Safeguarding and Prevent Policy

Benefits

Comp & perks

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
3 additional company nominated days
Hybrid and flexible working
Private medical insurance
Competitive pension and life assurance
Employee Assistance Programme
Ongoing learning and development opportunities
Employee discounts and wellbeing support