Head of People 12 month FTC (likely rolling)

Cambridge based (2–3 days in the office)

• We’re working with a growing, purpose-led organisation in Cambridge that’s moving from a start-up, into a more structured, long-term phase. With secure multi-year funding in place and a clear focus on building a strong people strategy, this is a genuinely impactful HR role where you’ll help shape what “good” looks like.
• This isn’t a steady-state HR position. It’s an opportunity to step into a business that’s evolving quickly and play a key role in developing its people offering from the ground up while improving what’s already in place.
• Key Responsibilities
• Lead on the development of a training and development strategy aligned to business growth
• Design and implement a graduate entry programme
• Support and develop HR infrastructure as the organisation matures/grows
• Partner closely with senior stakeholders, including deputising for leadership where needed
• Drive improvements in people processes, policies and overall employee experience
• Support H&S audits and ensure compliance frameworks are fit for purpose
• Work collaboratively across finance, operations and global teams
• Skills & Experience Required
• Proven HR experience ideally within a start-up or scale-up environment
• Ability to move between hands-on delivery and strategic thinking
• Experience building and improving HR processes and frameworks
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to influence at senior level
• Experience designing training or people development initiatives
• Commercially aware and pragmatic approach to HR
• Desirable
• Experience setting up HR foundations in a growing business
• Exposure to Employer of Record (EoR) models
• CIPD qualified or working towards

Why This Role?

• Real opportunity to shape and influence people strategy
• Collaborative, supportive environment with strong leadership access
• Business environment which is investing heavily in people development and long-term growth
• Fast-moving, low-bureaucracy culture where ideas can be implemented quickly

What you can expect

• Competitive salary DOE
• Company pension with generous employer contribution
• Private medical insurance
• 25 days holiday plus BH
• Hybrid working