Head of HR

Cambridge Econometrics; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A global economics consultancy in Cambridge seeks a Head of HR to lead their HR function. This role focuses on fostering a positive employee experience and managing HR practices. Ideal candidates will have senior HR experience and a strategic mindset, capable of building trusted relationships at all levels. The position offers a supportive environment and flexible work options, with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Individual training budget

Flexible working

Group pension

Private health insurance

Qualifications

• Senior-level HR experience is essential.
• Ability to identify HR priorities effectively.
• Confident working independently in a global context.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver the people strategy aligned with business goals.
• Advise on organizational design and workforce planning.
• Lead inclusive recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Support talent development and performance management.
• Build an engaging culture and strategies for employee well-being.
• Oversee competitive reward and recognition practices.
• Ensure efficient and compliant HR operations.

Skills

HR leadership

Strategic mindset

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Talent development

Organizational design

Inclusive recruitment

Job description

Overview

Cambridge Econometrics is seeking a strategic, forward-thinking and collaborative Head of HR to lead our global HR function and support a positive employee experience across our international offices.

Cambridge Econometrics is a global independent economics consultancy that helps organisations across the public and private sectors make informed strategic and policy decisions. We do this by providing clear, intelligent and actionable insights through the effective use of evidence, economic analysis and modelling. We employ c70 people across our companies in Cambridge (UK), Brussels, Budapest and Northampton, Massachusetts.

About the role

This role combines HR leadership with hands-on delivery, focusing on how we attract, support, and develop our people in line with our values and business goals. You’ll work closely with senior leaders and manage a small HR team to ensure our people practices are inclusive, consistent, and responsive to the needs of our diverse workforce. From recruitment and onboarding to development, engagement, and well-being, you’ll help build a culture where people feel supported and able to do their best work.

To be successful in this role, you’ll bring senior-level HR experience, a strategic mindset and the ability to identify HR priorities; presenting best-fit solutions credibly and concisely, and delivering on them effectively. You’ll be confident working independently, have strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels and locations, both in person and virtually.

Your responsibilities

• Shaping and delivering the people strategy in alignment with the business plan and company values, partnering closely with senior leaders.
• Advising on organisational design, workforce planning, and leadership development, acting as a trusted partner on complex people matters.
• Leading inclusive recruitment and onboarding across global offices, ensuring a consistent and high-quality candidate experience.
• Supporting talent development, including career pathways and performance management, with a focus on building high-performing teams.
• Strengthening our employer brand and address skills gaps through targeted capability-building initiatives.
• Building an inclusive and engaging culture, developing strategies for employee engagement and well-being across a diverse workforce.
• Overseeing fair and competitive reward and recognition practices, balancing local and global needs.
• Ensuring efficient, compliant HR operations, including payroll, benefits and legal compliance.

You\'ll be required to work from our central Cambridge office a minimum of 2 days a week. Applications for part-time (minimum 80%) will be considered.

No agencies please.

All candidates are required to have the right to work in the UK.

Working at Cambridge Econometrics

Cambridge Econometrics is a world-leading provider of real-world, evidence-based economic analysis for policy assessment. As the trading arm of a charitable trust, we’re driven by a desire to make a difference, not just a profit. We do work that we are interested in and can feel proud of.

Cambridge Econometrics is accredited as an Investors in People organisation at the Silver award level. In all parts of the organisation we like to stretch and challenge our staff, so they continue to learn, and develop our skills and experience. In return, we offer a friendly, supportive and inclusive environment, and a strong commitment to high-quality training and development from day one. Benefits include: individual training budget; flexible working; group pension and private health insurance.

We are committed to promoting a diverse workforce and we welcome applications from under-represented communities and groups. A copy of our Equal Opportunities Policy is available on request.