Head of HR (Interim until September 2026)

We Are Adam; England; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing business consultancy in the United Kingdom is looking for a Head of HR to lead and develop their HR team while supporting operational stakeholders. This role involves managing change projects, integration of acquired businesses, and navigating a unionized environment. The ideal candidate will have strong operational HR expertise and a track record in complex organizations. The position offers a competitive salary up to £75,000, a car allowance, and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience leading and developing an HR team in a complex, multi-site organization.
• Experience of standardizing terms and conditions in an acquisitive environment.
• A track record of driving employee relations and policy development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of HR Business Partners and ER specialists.
• Support large-scale projects and integration of acquired businesses.
• Navigate a unionized environment with pragmatic approaches.

Skills

Operational HR expertise

Team leadership

Influencing skills

Employee relations

Change management

Job description

Head of HR

Location:Cheshire Head Office, with national travel

Salary:Up to £75,000 + car allowance + benefits

Contract:Fixed term until September 2026

This is a well established business with significant heritage and legacy. Currently positioning themselves for growth, there are a number of ongoing change projects across the business to ensure this growth is sustainable and effective.

The Role

Reporting to the HR Director and partnering Operational stakeholders at Director level, this is a key role in supporting the business leadership as they navigate this change. You’ll be:

• Leading, coaching, and developing a team of HR Business Partners and ER specialists who provide hands‑on support to line managers across the business
• Building capability and confidence within the leadership population enabling them to lead and develop their teams
• Supporting large‑scale projects, including the integration of acquired businesses and standardisation of Ts&Cs across all UK locations
• Navigating a unionised environment, where your awareness and pragmatic approach will be key
• Spending c40% of your time travelling between sites to maintain visibility and impact

About You

We’re seeking someone who combines strong operational HR expertise with the ability to see the bigger picture. You’ll be comfortable delivering implementation and change, but equally able to understand and align with the strategic roadmap. You will bring:

• Demonstrable experience leading and developing a HR team in a complex, multi‑site organisation (a strong preference for experience within heavy industry / manufacturing)
• Experience of standardising Ts&Cs in an acquisitive environment
• A track record of driving employee relations, policy development, and organisational change
• Experience working in an operational / unionised environmentStrong influencing skills and the confidence to partner with senior leadership
• Ideally, you’ll be flexible to travel to both the Cheshire Head Office, and the UK sites (c40% travel)

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary up to £75,000 (max)
• Car allowance & benefits package
• The opportunity to make a tangible impact in a people-focused, fast‑paced organisation

As this is an interim opportunity we are looking for individuals who are able to start immediately or with a short notice period.

Please apply with a CV via the link to be considered. Please don't send CVs via Linked In messages or directly via email, however questions are welcome.

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are integral to everything that we do. We are committed to these values and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and we are more than happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you may require.