Director of People

Head of People Leeds (with occasional travel to London) - Hybrid Salary: £100,000-£115,000 + bonus Type: Full time, Permanent Our client is a fast-growing, private equity-backed group operating within a highly specialised technical and manufacturing environment. Backed by ambitious growth plans and a well-established leadership team, the organisation is entering a significant period of expansion and organisational development. Working closely with the executive team, you will design the frameworks, processes and culture required to support a growing multi-site organisation through both organic growth and acquisition activity. As Head of People, you will lead the design and implementation of the organisation's people strategy, creating scalable processes, governance and frameworks that support a high-growth environment. You will partner closely with the CEO and wider leadership team, helping to shape organisational culture, support acquisition integration, develop future talent and establish a best-in-class employee experience. Design and implement core HR processes, policies and governance. Develop talent, leadership and succession frameworks across the group. Create clear career pathways and performance management processes. Establish workforce planning, reporting and people analytics capability. Experienced People leader with a track record of building or transforming HR functions. Experience operating within high-growth, private equity-backed or entrepreneurial environments. Background within manufacturing, engineering, healthcare, industrial or other multi-site organisations would be advantageous. Strong experience in organisational change, integration, transformation or scaling businesses. Commercially minded with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and executive teams. Passionate about talent development, culture and building organisations for long-term success