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The Role
The RoleWe are looking for a People leader who can help shape our long-term people vision while driving day-to-day execution. Reporting directly to the CEO and Executive Chairman, you will lead and expand our People team, working closely with the leadership group to design the systems, structures, and culture that enable our people to thrive as we scale from 100 to 250+ employees - and beyond. This is not just a HR role. It''s a defining opportunity to help build a mission-driven company with the opportunity to grow into a future Chief People Officer position.What You Will Do
Set the People strategy covering organisational design, headcount planning, leadership development, and career growthAct as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Executive Chairman, leadership team, and managers on all matters of people, culture, and performanceBuild and lead the People function, growing the team and capability as we scaleShape culture intentionally, embedding clarity, feedback, learning, and high performance, while ensuring well-being and inclusivityLead our approach to talent acquisition, ensuring we attract exceptional candidates aligned with our mission and valuesOversee compensation, benefits, and our Employee Value Proposition to remain competitive in all our marketsEnsure compliance with employment laws and best practices across the regions we operate inUse data and insights to drive improvements and measure the impact of People initiativesRequirements
About You
Experience
15+ years in People/HR roles, with significant experience in a scaling environment (100-250+ employees)Proven track record of building and scaling people systems across recruitment, onboarding, performance, compensation and learning and developmentSkilled in workforce planning, staffing budgets, payroll, and benchmarkingDeep knowledge of UK employment law, compliance, and HR best practices (experience across international regions, specifically Ukraine, is a plus)Track record in leading People teams and influencing executive decision-makingBackground in defence, intelligence, or security industries is preferredMindset
A strategic thinker who thrives on hands-on executionEmotionally intelligent, with excellent listening skills and courage in challenging conversationsA systems-thinker who understands how structures and incentives shape cultureSteady through change, able to provide clarity in ambiguityAn outstanding communicator across executive, manager, and employee audiencesWhy join us?
Play a defining role in shaping a mission-driven company as we scaleLead and grow a People team that''s deeply valued by the organisationAdditional Support Requirements
We aim to provide an inclusive recruitment experience where possible. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have additional needs to support you through our recruitment process, please describe (or select) them below.Accessibility accommodations (e.g., sign language interpretation, screen reader compatibility)Alternative interview platforms (e.g., Zoom rather than Microsoft Teams)Extended time for assessments or documentation supportSeniorities
DirectorEmployment type
Full-timeJob function
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