Head of HR & Training

RecruitAbility Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking HR consultancy in the UK is seeking a dynamic Head of HR & Training to influence the overall people strategy and oversee training functions. The position demands strong senior HR experience with excellent UK employment law knowledge. This role offers the opportunity to lead a full HR function and shape culture across multiple sites. Benefits include a company car, bonuses, and ample holiday time.

Benefits

Company car

Company bonus

Health care package

23 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• 5+ years of senior HR generalist experience at management level.
• Capacity to influence at Executive level.
• Experience designing and delivering training programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organisation's People Strategy.
• Drive workforce planning and organisational design.
• Manage complex employee relations cases.
• Oversee recruitment strategy and employer brand.
• Champion a positive, inclusive culture.

Skills

Strong senior HR experience

Excellent knowledge of UK employment law

Great communication skills

Empathetic and resilient

Solutions-focused

Education

CIPD Level 5

CPD evidence

Training or L&D qualification

Job description

Job Title: Head of HR & Training

Location: Bishop's Stortford

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 (DOE)

Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm (Office Based)

Contract: Permanent

We're looking for a dynamic and forward–thinking Head of HR & Training to lead the organisation's people strategy and play a key role within the Senior Management Leadership Team. This is a senior strategic position with real influence, shaping culture, capability and development across a multi‑site operation.

About the Role

You’ll act as the organisation’s senior HR advisor, guiding Directors and senior leaders on people matters, organisational development and employment law. You’ll lead the People Strategy, ensuring the workforce is skilled, supported and aligned with long‑term goals, while also overseeing the Training function and ensuring colleagues receive consistent, high‑quality development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the organisation's People Strategy and advise senior leaders on HR and employment matters.
• Drive workforce planning, succession management and organisational design.
• Ensure compliance with UK employment law, GDPR and internal policy.
• Manage complex employee relations cases and support managers with people issues.
• Oversee recruitment strategy, selection processes and employer brand.
• Lead the Training function, including mandatory training, leadership development and induction.
• Review and improve HR systems, policies and processes.
• Provide HR analytics and insights covering trends such as absence, turnover and training compliance.
• Champion a positive, inclusive culture and lead wellbeing and engagement initiatives.
• Line‑manage the HR & Training team and support professional development across the organisation.

About You

You’ll bring strong senior HR experience, excellent knowledge of UK employment law and the confidence to influence at Executive level. You're empathetic, resilient and solutions‑focused, with great communication skills and the ability to navigate sensitive or complex situations.

• CIPD Level 5 (with the ambition to progress to Level 7)
• Extensive senior HR generalist experience (5+ years at management level)
• Proven experience managing multi‑site operations
• Experience designing and delivering training and leadership development programmes
• Successful track record of improving HR systems, processes, culture and compliance
• Evidence of ongoing CPD
• A training or L&D qualification (or willingness to obtain one)
• You must be able to drive as this is a multi‑office organisation

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to shape culture and capability at a strategic level while leading a full HR and Training function. You'll have the freedom to innovate, build and influence.

Benefits

• Company car
• Company bonus
• Health care package
• 23 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Salary up to £55,000 depending on experience