People Director - Chief People Officer - NFP - Membership Org

hireful; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading purpose-led organisation is seeking a dynamic People Director to lead their transformation at the executive level in London. This role involves defining a long-term people strategy aligned with overall organisational goals, overseeing talent management and change initiatives, and partnering closely with the leadership team.

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 experience

Commercial acumen

Change leadership

Performance management

CIPD Level 7

DEI strategies

Education

CIPD Level 7 or equivalent

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