Strategic Head of HR & Leadership Development

Farrer Barnes Limited; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established business on the outskirts of Maidstone is seeking an experienced Head of HR. In this senior role, you will work closely with the CEO and senior leaders to embed people strategies into business decisions, shaping talent management and organisational change. The ideal candidate will have strong HR leadership experience and excellent communication skills, balancing strategic planning with hands-on delivery. This position offers a real influence on the business direction and a supportive leadership team.

Benefits

On-site parking

Company pension

Opportunity to shape and develop HR function

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on experience is equally valuable to CIPD certification.
• Ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels.
• Strong knowledge across the full HR spectrum.

Responsibilities

• Act as trusted advisor to the CEO and Senior Leadership Team.
• Embed people considerations into business strategy.
• Lead talent management and succession planning initiatives.
• Oversee HR policies and compliance across the employee lifecycle.

Skills

CIPD

Senior HR leadership experience

Strategic and operational HR

Employee relations expertise

Policy development

Change management

Excellent communication skills

Strong organisational skills

Analytical approach

Job description

A well-established business on the outskirts of Maidstone is seeking an experienced Head of HR. In this senior role, you will work closely with the CEO and senior leaders to embed people strategies into business decisions, shaping talent management and organisational change. The ideal candidate will have strong HR leadership experience and excellent communication skills, balancing strategic planning with hands-on delivery. This position offers a real influence on the business direction and a supportive leadership team.