People Director - Chief People Officer - NFP - Membership Org

B2B PROMOTION; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A purpose-driven organization seeks a People Director to shape their people strategy over a 3-5 year period. As a key member of the Executive Team, you will drive transformation and empower a skilled HR team, while enhancing engagement and cultural values.

Qualifications

• Extensive HR leadership experience at executive or board level.
• Deep knowledge of the HR Business Partner model.
• Proven ability to embed DEI, engagement, and talent strategies.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver a long-term People & Culture strategy.
• Lead executive development and drive a high-performance culture.
• Oversee complex organisational change and cultural transformation.

Skills

HR leadership

Commercial acumen

Change leadership

Performance management

Employee relations

Education

CIPD Level 7

Job description

Shape culture. Drive strategy. Lead change.

Join a purpose-led organisation seeking a dynamic People Director to lead their transformation at executive level. This is a rare opportunity to define and deliver a 3–5-year people strategy that directly supports organisational growth, culture, and performance.

Sitting on the Executive Team and Remuneration Committee, you’ll act as a trusted strategic advisor to the Board and senior leadership, guiding a high-performing People function recently restructured into a HRBP model.

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Role Chief People Officer - AKA HR Director, People Director, Director of People and Culture

Location - London / Mayfair nr Green Park - 2 Days office

Salary - Competitive / Market - New role

What you’ll be doing:

• Design and deliver a long-term People & Culture strategy aligned with organisational goals
• Lead executive development and drive a high-performance culture
• Shape talent management, learning, and DEI strategies at scale
• Oversee complex organisational change, employee relations, and cultural transformation
• Translate strategy into action through engaging projects, coaching, and cross-functional collaboration
• Own all aspects of reward, recognition, workforce planning, and employee engagement
• Lead and empower a skilled HR team, building business partner capability and impact

About you:

• Extensive HR leadership experience at executive or board level
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of influencing organisational growth
• Deep knowledge of the HR Business Partner model
• Skilled in change leadership, performance management, and complex ER
• CIPD Level 7 (or equivalent), ideally with coaching qualifications
• Proven ability to embed DEI, engagement, and talent strategies with measurable results

Great role with a unique organisation!

Interested? Please send you cv for a swift response