Director of People & Talent

Lumino; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical cannabis healthcare brand is seeking a Director of People & Talent to lead their talent acquisition and support their rapidly scaling operations. This strategic role involves overseeing recruitment, managing a talent team, and fostering a high-performance culture in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Bonus potential and long-term incentives

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive leadership in talent acquisition or HR.
• Proven experience in volume hiring in fast-paced environments.
• Track record of building scalable recruitment functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-volume recruitment efforts across multiple business units.
• Manage and mentor a growing talent team of 5.
• Develop robust systems and scalable recruitment processes.

Skills

Talent Acquisition

Team Leadership

Organizational Skills

Communication

Employer Branding

Job description

Job Title: Director of People & Talent

Location: London, UK (Hybrid)

Industry: Medical Cannabis / Healthcare / High-Growth Consumer Health

Seniority Level: Executive Leadership

About the Client

Our client is a leading medical cannabis healthcare brand, combining digital-first innovation with a strong physical retail footprint. As pioneers in one of the most tightly regulated and rapidly growing sectors, they are redefining how patients access and experience plant-based medicine. Backed by a high-performance leadership team with international success scaling healthcare ventures, the company is now seeking a Director of People & Talent own talent acquisition and support the companies rapidly scaling operations.

The Role

The Director of People & Talent will play a pivotal role in leading the company’s talent acquisition engine, while also ensuring a high-performing and values-aligned culture. You will oversee the entire People function, with a primary focus on high-volume recruitment across multiple departments, while also championing engagement, performance, and culture across the business.

This is a hands-on, strategic leadership role designed for someone who can build and scale a People function in a high-growth, fast-moving environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Talent Acquisition & Growth Hiring - Lead high-volume recruitment efforts across multiple business units, ensuring talent pipelines are aligned to rapid scaling targets.

• Team Leadership - Manage and mentor a growing talent team of 5, ensuring operational excellence and strong candidate experiences.

• Process & Systems - Develop robust systems and scalable recruitment processes, with clear reporting, accountability, and performance tracking.

• Employer Brand - Champion a compelling employer value proposition and ensure consistent messaging across all touchpoints.

• Stakeholder Collaboration - Partner closely with business unit leaders to anticipate talent needs and advise on team structures, timelines, and role clarity.

• Culture & Engagement - Work alongside the HR team to nurture a high-performance culture, driven by strong values, clear communication, and cross-functional collaboration.

• Strategic Projects - Collaborate on cross-functional people projects including DE&I, onboarding improvements, and retention strategies.

Your Background

• Proven experience leading volume hiring in fast-paced environments - ideally from agency or in-house roles in high-growth health-tech, consumer, or regulated sectors.

• 5+ years of progressive leadership in talent acquisition or HR, with demonstrable team management experience.

• Track record of building scalable recruitment functions with an eye for both efficiency and candidate experience.

• Highly organised, commercially minded, and confident advising senior leadership.

• Exceptional communication skills and ability to manage multiple complex hiring projects at once.

• Deep understanding of employer branding and recruitment marketing strategies.

• Familiarity with regulatory requirements in healthcare/pharmaceutical or similarly complex sectors is advantageous.

Compensation

• Base salary: £90,000 – £110,000 depending on experience

• Bonus potential and long-term incentives

• Private healthcare and additional benefits aligned with executive roles

If you'd like to explore this opportunity further, please apply through this site, connect with me via LinkedIn, or email me at [e-mail].

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