Chief People Officer

COREcruitment; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group seeks a visionary Chief People Officer to join their executive team and lead global HR strategy. Based in the Mediterranean, this role offers the opportunity to shape a high-performance culture, focusing on talent acquisition, employee engagement, and HR operations across various international locations. The ideal candidate will bring substantial HR leadership experience, particularly within the hospitality sector, along with emotional intelligence and a collaborative leadership style to promote an inclusive organizational environment.

Benefits

Opportunity to relocate to the Mediterranean

Collaborative and ambitious work environment

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Partner with the CEO to build and deliver a people-first strategy.
• Oversee international recruitment and workforce planning.
• Champion a culture of engagement and employee wellbeing.

Skills

Leadership

International labour law

Emotional intelligence

DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion)

Education

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

Master’s/CIPD/SHRM

Job description

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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.