Head of People

Head of People

Location: Slough Area
Salary: £55,000 – £60,000

Shape the Future of People and Culture

We are health and social care provider supporting adults in 30 services nationwide. With over 1,000 staff and more than two decades of growth, we are a values-led organisation operating in a highly regulated sector where the quality of our people truly matters.

We are seeking a Head of People to lead our HR and Recruitment functions from our Head Office in Berkshire. Reporting directly to the CEO, this newly created role offers the opportunity to build a high-performing People function that drives culture, supports growth, and delivers an exceptional employee experience. It is a strategic yet hands-on position, suited to a confident HR leader who can operate at board level while remaining close to operational delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the HR and Recruitment teams, building capability and driving a high-performance culture.
• Develop and deliver a people strategy aligned with operational KPIs and ambitious growth plans.
• Oversee recruitment, ensuring effective hiring strategies are in place to attract and retain talent in a competitive market.
• Provide expert guidance on employee relations, ensuring compliance with employment law and sector regulations.
• Use people data and analytics to drive improvements in retention, engagement, and performance.
• Deliver strategic people reporting and insights to the Board and Senior Leadership Team.

What We’re Looking For

• CIPD Level 7 qualification (ideal but not essential).
• Minimum 10 years’ HR and/or People leadership experience.
• Proven track record leading both HR and Recruitment functions in a fast-paced, regulated environment.
• Strong HR generalist background with hands-on employee relations experience.
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Comfortable using data and analytics to influence strategy and performance.
• Credible at all levels, with the confidence to influence senior stakeholders and challenge constructively.

About You

You are a commercially minded people leader with energy, ideas, and a continuous improvement mindset. You enjoy driving change, have the confidence to challenge existing ways of working, and know how to balance strategic thinking with a hands-on approach. You are organised, resilient under pressure, and motivated by delivering exceptional outcomes for people and the business.

Why Join Us?

This is a genuine opportunity to shape the people agenda of a growing, purpose-driven organisation. You will have the autonomy and support to make a real difference to our staff, our culture, and ultimately to the people we care for. If you are ready to take ownership and help drive our next chapter, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Store discount

T&C apply to all benefits*

Work Location: In person

Job Code: GHETO1