Director of People & Talent

Lumino; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical cannabis healthcare brand is seeking a Director of People & Talent to oversee talent acquisition and foster a high-performing culture. This strategic leadership role involves managing recruitment across departments and developing a scalable People function in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Bonus potential and long-term incentives

Private healthcare

Additional benefits aligned with executive roles

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume recruitment in fast-paced environments.
• Proven leadership in building scalable recruitment functions.
• Deep understanding of employer branding and recruitment marketing.

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

Leadership

Talent Acquisition

Team Management

Communication

Strategic Planning

Education

5+ years in HR or Talent Acquisition

Job description

This range is provided by Lumino. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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

• 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].

We welcome referrals for this position and offer a referral incentive for successful placements. If you know someone who would be a great fit, please feel free to share this opportunity with them.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Other

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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