CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing mutual organization seeks a dynamic Chief People Officer in Bolton, Greater Manchester. This executive role is pivotal in shaping people strategies, influencing cultural change, and fostering a people-centred culture in collaboration with the CEO. The ideal candidate will demonstrate extensive HR leadership experience and a commitment to wellbeing and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as HRD, CPO, or Head of HR.
• Track record of delivering people strategies aligned to growth.
• Proven ability to influence wellbeing and DEI at senior level.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver people strategies in alignment with company growth.
• Lead cultural change in a mission-driven business.
• Operate as a strategic business partner on HR matters.

Skills

Senior HR leadership

People strategies

Cultural change

Commercial acumen

Collaborative leadership

Education

CIPD qualified

Equivalent experience

Job description

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CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER, Bolton, Greater Manchester

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Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

Job Description:

North West Region - easily accessible from Manchester, Liverpool, Warrington, and Chester.

Full-time/hybrid

A really exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing mutual/not-for-profit organization, who are looking to appoint a dynamic Chief People Officer.

The position sits on the executive team and will work closely with an experienced CEO who is personally committed to a people-centred culture.

Requirements:

• Extensive senior HR leadership experience, ideally as HRD, CPO, or Head of HR.
• Evidence of shaping and delivering people strategies aligned to growth and transformation.
• Track record of cultural change in a highly mission-driven business.
• Experience owning or influencing wellbeing, DEI, and internal communications at senior level.
• Demonstrable commercial acumen and ability to operate as a business partner, not just a functional leader.
• Strategic thinker with hands-on capability, with a collaborative leadership style.
• CIPD qualified (Chartered preferred), or equivalent experience.