Strategic People & Development Leader (Part-Time, Hybrid)

confidential; Farnborough; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

HR Heads is seeking a Part-Time People & Development Manager to shape the people agenda across a growing professional services business. You will own the full employee lifecycle, lead recruitment, coaching and development, and build clear career pathways from graduate to senior levels.

The role is hybrid, based in Bournemouth & Farnborough, with a competitive FTE salary and pro-rata package. You will work closely with senior leaders to drive performance, implement succession planning, and

Qualifications

• Significant generalist HR experience in standalone/senior or business-partnering roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the HR function as the organisation's standalone HR specialist.
• Own recruitment and onboarding across the business.
• Drive coaching, talent development and succession planning initiatives.
• Create meaningful career pathways and progression frameworks.
• Partner with directors to improve performance and capability.
• Manage employee relations and HR compliance matters.
• Enhance the existing coaching model and ensure development activity delivers measurable outcomes.
• Build a practical people plan aligned to commercial growth objectives.
• Assess and strengthen HR infrastructure, including future HR systems capability.
• Act as a trusted adviser and impartial point of contact for employees and leaders alike.

Skills

Generalist HR

Stakeholder management

Coaching & development

Leadership

Employment law

Strategic thinking

Education

CIPD qualification (Chartered) or equivalent

Tools

HRIS/HR systems

Job description

HR Heads is seeking a Part-Time People & Development Manager to shape the people agenda across a growing professional services business. You will own the full employee lifecycle, lead recruitment, coaching and development, and build clear career pathways from graduate to senior levels.

The role is hybrid, based in Bournemouth & Farnborough, with a competitive FTE salary and pro-rata package. You will work closely with senior leaders to drive performance, implement succession planning, and