Hybrid Director: People Experience & Projects

wagamama; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK restaurant group is seeking a Director of Projects + People Experience to enhance business effectiveness and the employee experience. This pivotal role involves overseeing key projects, implementing a wellbeing strategy, and shaping the reward system, all while fostering an inclusive workplace culture. Ideal candidates will have executive-level communication skills, significant strategic experience, and a background in the hospitality sector. The job offers a competitive salary and hybrid work options.

Benefits

Competitive salary + 30% bonus potential

Hybrid working

Monthly food allowance

Private healthcare

3% pension contribution

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Family-friendly pay for expectant parents

Qualifications

• Confident communicator and influencer at exec level.
• Demonstrated experience of operating at a director level.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into action.
• Inspiring leader who empowers others and builds high-performing teams.
• Experience in fast-paced, multi-site or hospitality environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic initiatives to enhance business effectiveness.
• Oversee planning, implementation, and delivery of projects.
• Lead the wellbeing strategy to support a resilient workforce.
• Create a forward-thinking reward strategy.
• Ensure successful implementation of business initiatives.

Skills

Confident communicator at exec level

Experience operating at director level

Strategic thinker

Inspiring leader

Experience in hospitality environments

Creative and curious mindset

Team player

High integrity

Attention to detail

Job description

A leading UK restaurant group is seeking a Director of Projects + People Experience to enhance business effectiveness and the employee experience. This pivotal role involves overseeing key projects, implementing a wellbeing strategy, and shaping the reward system, all while fostering an inclusive workplace culture. Ideal candidates will have executive-level communication skills, significant strategic experience, and a background in the hospitality sector. The job offers a competitive salary and hybrid work options.