Chief People Officer

TCC Global; London; Hybrid; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in HR solutions is seeking a Chief People Officer to enhance organizational culture and drive performance. The role requires a seasoned HR leader with global experience, a hands-on approach, and a track record in nurturing talent. Located in London, this hybrid position focuses on fostering collaboration, improving HR processes, and enhancing the employer brand across 70 countries.

Qualifications

• Proven CPO with experience in a mid-sized company or senior HR leader.
• Experience in global HR leadership, ideally in project-based organisations.
• Hands-on, action-oriented approach balancing strategy and execution.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the CEO and ExCom to strengthen leadership and future direction.
• Design and deliver a people strategy that empowers employees.
• Support the cultural evolution of TCC without leading a transformation.
• Develop talent and provide clear succession paths.
• Foster belonging across 70 countries and improve collaboration.
• Enhance employer brand and ensure a positive employee experience.

Skills

Global HR leadership

Commercial acumen

Strong communication

Leadership development

Cultural evolution

Job description

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About the Job

Why this role, why now

At TCC, our people have always made the difference. After 35 years, we still operate with the energy of a start-up – entrepreneurial, fast-paced, and fiercely competitive. We are evolving our organisation to empower our people more than ever, investing in them, enabling them to thrive, and strengthening leadership at all levels.

We may work across 70 countries, but we are One TCC. Our colleagues feel a shared sense of purpose and belonging, and we want to make that culture even stronger. This is a unique moment in our journey, and we’re looking for a Chief People Officer who is hands-on, pragmatic, and ready to help

The role

The CPO will be a trusted partner to our CEO, Rick Swinkels, and the Executive Committee – helping to grow leaders, build teams, and shape the culture that powers our global success. This is not just about HR – it’s about unleashing talent, driving performance, and making TCC the place where people love to belong and grow.

What You’ll Do

• Be a partner-in-crime to the CEO & ExCom: strengthen leadership, build trust, and help shape the future direction of the business.
• Elevate our people strategy: design and deliver a bold, forward-looking agenda that empowers our people and accelerates business growth.
• Support cultural evolution: help reinforce our collaborative, inclusive, and performance-driven culture – without leading a cultural transformation.
• Develop talent: focus on nurturing and supporting leadership at all levels, with clear succession and development paths
• Unite One TCC: foster belonging across 70 countries, creating a connected and collaborative global culture.
• Modernise HR: evolve systems, processes, and policies to deliver agility, impact, and best-in-class service.
• Enhance our employer brand: Position TCC as an exciting, inspiring place to work – and ensure our employee experience reflects that promise.
• Drive DE&I: increase representation, champion inclusion, and create equal opportunities for talent to thrive.
• Engage with governance: Collaborate with the Board and senior leadership on people-related governance and strategic matters.

Who You Are

• A proven CPO with end-responsibility in a mid-sized company (EUR 250–750 million revenue and/or headcount), or a senior HR leader with comparable experience.
• Experienced in global HR leadership, ideally in project-based organisations.
• Commercially sharp, pragmatic, and resilient – able to balance strategy with execution.
• Globally minded, with deep expertise in HR, leadership, and organisational design.
• Hands-on and action-oriented – comfortable switching between board-level strategy and day-to-day execution.
• A strong communicator and trusted advisor – able to influence senior stakeholders and inspire teams.
• Above all: kind, warm, social, and fun. Someone who builds trust and energises others.

What Success Looks Like (12–18 Months)

• TCC has a modern, future-ready people function.
• Leadership is stronger at every level, with clear succession and development paths.
• Our culture is even more connected, inclusive, and energising.
• People feel more empowered, engaged, and proud to belong to One TCC.

The set-up

• Location: London, Amsterdam, Milan
• Reporting to: CEO, Rick Swinkels
• Team: Global HR leaders (5–6 direct reports)
• Partnership: Board and global leadership team

Location: United Kingdom (Hybrid)