Fractional People Director

People Puzzles

. Develop and deliver people strategies that drive growth and commercial performance .

Posted 10/6/2026contractCambridge • United KingdomLead💰 £60,000 - £135,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing people strategies that enhance growth and commercial performance, leveraging technology and people data to drive decision-making and improve outcomes. Proven ability to build leadership capability and influence senior stakeholders within a Board-level context.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Senior People Leadership ExperienceCommercial MindsetStakeholder InfluenceStrategic ThinkingTechnology and AI Utilization

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Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingPragmatic ApproachConfidence in Challenging Thinking

Tools & Technologies

People DataAI Technology

Industry Keywords

Organisational DesignChange ManagementLeadership CapabilityTalent PipelinesSuccession PlanningEngagement ImprovementWellbeing EnhancementPerformance Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and deliver people strategies that drive growth and commercial performance
Partner with Boards, founders and executive teams on organisational design, change and culture
Build leadership capability, talent pipelines and succession plans
Improve engagement, wellbeing and performance
Use people data, technology and AI to help leaders make better decisions
Act as a Board-level member of each client's leadership team
Work with businesses across Cambridge and the surrounding area
Deliver most client work onsite, with some work delivered remotely

Requirements

What you’ll need

Senior people leadership experience, with a track record of delivering results at Board level
A commercial mindset and the confidence to challenge leaders' thinking
The ability to build trusted relationships and influence senior stakeholders quickly
A pragmatic, hands-on approach alongside strategic thinking
Confidence using technology, people data and AI to improve business and people outcomes
A home base within easy reach of Cambridge

Benefits

Comp & perks

Earnings typically from £60,000 in your first year as you build your portfolio, rising to £135,000+ once established
A brand trusted by over 1,500 business leaders since 2010
Marketing, lead generation and business development support from a dedicated team
Referral opportunities through the wider People Puzzles network
Ongoing CPD, proven tools and methodologies
A community of around 70 People Directors, so you never work alone
Membership of an award-winning team