People leader

Wowcher Ltd.; Camden Town; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading e-commerce company in Camden Town is seeking a Head of People to lead HR & Talent strategies across the business. The ideal candidate will have CIPD qualifications, at least 3 years of HR management experience, and a passion for enhancing employee engagement. This position offers a salary between £60,000 - £65,000 and includes flexible working arrangements and numerous employee benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working

25 days of holiday + 8 bank holidays

Weekly breakfast feasts

Wellness Wednesdays

Thirsty Thursday drinks

Games area

Perkbox benefits platform

Monthly social events

Legendary all-company parties

Cycle Scheme

Auto-enrolment pension scheme

Enhanced Employee Assistance Provider

Eye Care Vouchers

Store discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a senior HR role.
• Experience in an e-commerce environment is a plus.
• Proven ability to build relationships with business leaders.

Responsibilities

• Manage all HR activities across various office locations.
• Deliver the People strategy and manage the employee life cycle.
• Lead the HR and Talent team.

Skills

Employee Relations

Talent Strategy

Training Delivery

Policy Implementation

Stakeholder Management

Employment Law Knowledge

Education

CIPD Qualified

Job description

Wowcher are searching for an experienced and enthusiastic People leader to join the London team as Head of People. This role will be responsible for all HR & Talent activity across the Wowcher business and various office locations. Leading the HR & Talent team, and working closely alongside the Executive Team, the Head of People effectively delivers the People strategy and manages the full employee life cycle for our Wowcher colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Employee Relations: Responsible for all ER activity across the business, advising and guiding leadership team, managers and employees.
• Talent: Responsible for delivering the talent strategy, growth planning, budget, and direct recruitment strategies.
• Training: Delivery of management and staff training where applicable. Building relationships with external providers where necessary. Responsible for content selection, budget and training needs analysis.
• Policies & Procedures: Responsible for writing, reviewing and implementing company policies and procedures as and when necessary.
• On‑boarding & Payroll: Managing the payroll process alongside Finance Director and with external bureau.
• Business Partner / Stakeholder Management: Working alongside key stakeholders, including the leadership team and regional managers, to deliver a high quality HR service.
• Benefits & Rewards: Ensuring employee benefits and rewards are relevant and competitive.
• Employment Law: Ensuring that employment law knowledge is current and reflected in policies and practices across the business.

You will be a confident, enthusiastic and engaging HR / People professional, either in an existing ‘Head of’ role, or a People Manager looking for your first move into a Head of People position. You will be CIPD qualified and have at least 3 years’ experience in a management / senior HR role. Previous experience in an e‑commerce environment will be a bonus!

You embrace change and can work at pace, with a real passion to drive our People strategy forward. You have led a team in your current or previous roles, and you have proven experience of building solid relationships with business leaders and colleagues across remote and distributed environments.

Are you ready to dive into the world of WOW? Established in 2011, Wowcher is the ultimate destination for unbeatable deals and unforgettable experiences in the UK. We’ve helped thousands of people learn dog grooming, steam clean their front rooms, obtain the latest gadgets, whiten their teeth, decorate their houses, eat more healthily and even be more experimental in the bedroom…! On top of this we’ve also partnered with some of the UK’s leading brands including Graze, Build‑a‑Bear Workshop, Odeon, Fitness First, Diet Chef, Very.co.uk, PrettyLittleThing, Random House, EasyJet and Ocado… to name just a few! We’re entrepreneurs at heart and love to spot a great deal! If you’re interested in being able to have a major impact on a successful, fast growing company from day 1, then read on!

Salary & Benefits

Salary: £60,000 - £65,000

• Flexible working – blend office and home for your ideal work‑life mix.
• 25 days of holiday + 8 bank holidays (plus the option to nab 5 extra days).
• Free fruit to fuel your day.
• Weekly breakfast feasts every Thursday.
• Wellness Wednesdays (hello, free massages!).
• Thirsty Thursday drinks and snack trolley – kick back and relax with a cold beer or prosecco.
• Games area for some friendly competition.
• Benefits platform Perkbox so you can get discount and rewards across the UK!
• Monthly social events – All Bar Wowcher! get to know your awesome colleagues.
• Legendary all‑company parties twice a year.
• Cycle Scheme and Season Ticket Loan to get you moving.
• Auto‑enrolment pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution.
• Enhanced Employee Assistance Provider for confidential support and advice.
• Eye Care Vouchers – we’ve got you covered!
• Store discounts across the Wowcher website (including travel deals!).
• Smart‑casual dress code every day!!

Legal Notice

We are an equal opportunities employer, and all suitable candidates will be considered for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity or age.