People Policy & Experience Lead

Michael Page; Leeds; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Michael Page is helping a national organisation recruit a People Policy & Experience Lead to shape a modern, inclusive policy framework and enhance the colleague experience through recognition initiatives. The role combines strategic policy design with hands-on rollout, embedding cultural change and driving engagement across the business.

The position is a hybrid role with occasional travel to Leeds, Peterborough and London, offering an 18-month Fixed-Term Contract and a September 2026 start.

Qualifications

• Experience developing and implementing people policy frameworks.
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and its practical application.
• Experience leading organisational change and behaviour change programmes.
• Proven track record delivering employee experience initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end review, development and rollout of a modern people policy framework.
• Design and roll out policies, guidance, toolkits, communications and learning resources.
• Develop and deliver a company-wide recognition and appreciation framework.
• Review colleague journey stages and identify opportunities to improve engagement and productivity.
• Lead projects supporting cultural transformation and organisational change.
• Build strong cross-HR and business stakeholder relationships for sustainable delivery.
• Measure impact with data and drive continuous improvement.
• Champion inclusive and collaborative ways of working.

Skills

Policy design

UK employment law

Stakeholder management

Change management

Employee experience

Recognition programs

communications materials

HR partnering

Education

CIPD qualification or equivalent

Job description

We're seeking an experienced People Policy & Experience Lead to drive the development and delivery of a modern, inclusive people policy framework while enhancing key moments across the colleague experience. This strategic and hands-on role will lead policy design and rollout, embed cultural change, and create a meaningful recognition and appreciation framework that helps people feel valued, connected and empowered.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established national organisation currently undertaking an exciting cultural transformation programme. With a strong commitment to creating an inclusive, empowering and purpose-led workplace, they are investing in modern people practices that enable colleagues to thrive, feel recognised and deliver their best work.

This role offers the chance to make a lasting impact by influencing how policy, culture and colleague experience come together to support organisational success.

This is a 18-Month Fixed-Term Contract, hybrid role with occasional travel to Leeds.

Description

As People Policy & Experience Lead, you will take ownership of a high-profile programme focused on strengthening organisational culture through effective people policies, colleague experience design and employee recognition.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the end-to-end review, development and implementation of a new people policy framework that is modern, accessible, legally compliant and aligned to organisational values.
• Designing and rolling out people policies, guidance, toolkits, communications and learning resources that support successful adoption across the business.
• Developing and delivering a company-wide recognition and appreciation framework that celebrates contribution, supports reward strategy and strengthens engagement.
• Reviewing key stages of the colleague journey and identifying opportunities to improve employee experience, engagement and productivity.
• Leading projects that support cultural transformation and organisational change.
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders across HR and the wider business to ensure successful delivery and long-term sustainability.
• Measuring the impact of initiatives and using data and insight to drive continuous improvement.
• Championing inclusive and collaborative ways of working, ensuring colleague voices help shape new approaches and solutions.

Profile

We are looking for someone who can think strategically while remaining highly delivery-focused.

You will ideally have:

• Availability to commence the contract in September 2026.
• Significant experience developing and implementing people policy frameworks.
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and its practical application.
• Experience leading organisational change, culture initiatives and behaviour change programmes.
• A proven track record of designing and delivering employee experience initiatives.
• Experience creating and implementing recognition and appreciation programmes.
• The ability to develop engaging communications, training materials and adoption strategies.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• A collaborative, pragmatic and solutions-focused approach.
• Experience working across multiple HR disciplines, including areas such as Employee Relations, Reward, Organisational Development, Learning or HR Business Partnering.
• High levels of resilience, adaptability and commercial awareness.
• CIPD qualification or equivalent professional accreditation would be advantageous.

Job Offer

• £60,000 FTE
• 18-month Fixed-Term Contract
• Predominantly remote working
• Hybrid working with occasional travel to Leeds, Peterborough and London
• Opportunity to lead a significant people transformation initiative
• September start available
• This role would suit a forward-thinking HR or People professional who enjoys building policy strategy, driving adoption and creating colleague experiences that genuinely make a difference