Interim Head of HR

You will support the delivery of the People and Culture plan, ensuring the organisation has the capability, culture and capacity to achieve its strategic objectives. You will act as a trusted partner to SMT, translating organisational priorities into people solutions and driving a high-performance, values-led culture. Based: Hybrid (ideally 2 days in office) The Grange, Saunderton, Princes Risborough. Contract: Fixed term until 31 December 2026. Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (part-time applications considered, min. 3 days per week). Key Activities Lead, coach and develop the People team, line managing the People Business Partner and People Operations Manager, to deliver quality people services across the employee lifecycle Lead workforce planning aligned to organisational strategy and service delivery needs Provide expert HR advice and guidance on complex ER, risk and organisational change Oversee recruitment strategy and employer brand Ensure compliance with employment law, safeguarding and regulatory requirements Use people data and insights to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement Develop organisational approach to pay progression and employee benefits Lead on the development of a new EDI strategy Customer and Service Delivery Expectations Leading and developing the People Experience function (made up of People Business Partnering and People Operations teams) to be high performing Timely, pragmatic and risk-aware HR advice High-quality, ..... full job details .....