Chief People Officer

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international hospitality brand is seeking a visionary Chief People Officer to join their executive team. This full-time role, based in the Mediterranean with travel to the UAE, will shape the people strategy, enhance employee engagement, and lead a culture focused on wellbeing, inclusion, and excellence. The ideal candidate will bring extensive HR leadership experience and a passion for developing high-performance cultures.

Benefits

Relocate to the Mediterranean

Enviable lifestyle by the sea

Part of a people-led hospitality group

Opportunities for meaningful change

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience in hospitality/hotel industry.
• Proven track record in building scalable people strategies.
• Experience managing HR across multiple sites or international regions.

Responsibilities

• Partner with CEO to build and deliver a people-first strategy.
• Oversee international recruitment and workforce planning.
• Lead L&D, succession planning, and training academy development.

Skills

HR leadership

Talent acquisition

Employee engagement

Learning and development

International labour law

Emotional intelligence

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field

Master’s/CIPD/SHRM (a plus)

Job description

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Client:

COREcruitment Ltd

Location:

london (city of london), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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Job Description:

*** RELOCATE TO THE MEDITERRANEAN ***

Chief People Officer (Hospitality Group)

Full-time | Hospitality Industry | Based in the Med with travel to the UAE

Ready to make your next move somewhere sunny?

We're looking for a visionary Chief People Officer to join our executive team and lead the people strategy for a thriving international hospitality brand. Based in the Med, this is a rare opportunity to take your HR leadership global—while living in a stunning destination.

As CPO, you’ll be the driving force behind a dynamic, high-performance culture across all our properties, helping shape the future of hospitality. From talent acquisition and retention to employee engagement, learning and development, and HR operations—this role puts you at the heart of our growth journey.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Partner with the CEO to build and deliver a people-first strategy aligned with business goals
• Oversee international recruitment, retention, and workforce planning
• Champion a culture of engagement, wellbeing, inclusion, and performance
• Lead L&D, succession planning, and the development of training academies
• Design and optimise compensation, benefits, and reward programmes
• Ensure HR operations are scalable, compliant, and aligned across all locations

What We’re Looking For:

• 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience—hospitality / hotel industry experience is a must
• A proven track record in building people strategies that scale with growth
• Strong knowledge of international labour law, DEI, and employee wellbeing
• Emotional intelligence, gravitas, and a collaborative leadership style
• Experience managing HR across multiple sites or international regions
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field (Master’s/CIPD/SHRM a plus)

Why Join Us?

• Relocate to the Mediterranean with travel to the UAE – and enjoy an enviable lifestyle by the sea.
• Be part of an ambitious, people-led hospitality group in an exciting growth phase
• Collaborate with passionate leaders who value culture, creativity, and service excellence
• Lead meaningful change and elevate the employee experience for thousands across borders

Ready to lead with purpose, by the sea (or the sand)?

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat.