Senior Director, People & Transformation, Strategic Communications

Overview

As Senior Director in the People & Transformation team, you drive strategic transformations for FTSE 100 and smaller clients, shaping people, processes, systems and culture. You lead cross‑functional delivery, mentor teams, and grow the practice through business development. You work with clients to scope, plan and execute change initiatives that deliver lasting business value. This role blends client impact, team leadership and growth within a collaborative, high‑performance culture.

Responsibilities

• Scope, plan, and lead transformation programs across diverse, matrixed organizations
• Facilitate change planning including stakeholder analysis, business impact assessments, and change management strategies
• Design and execute change interventions using personas, storytelling, and design thinking workshops
• Manage project economics: scoping, pricing, forecasting, and resource allocation
• Oversee multiple projects/clients with high-quality delivery
• Lead and develop teams with clear delegation and high-impact execution
• Mentor and coach colleagues, supporting professional growth
• Collaborate with MDs/SMDs to align strategy and ensure deliverable quality
• Drive business development activities: proposals, pitches, networking, thought leadership
• Contribute to marketing, branding, and internal evolution of the People & Transformation offering

Key requirements

• Several years of work experience
• Experience in consulting with transformation projects or workstreams preferred
• Experience in Organisational Development, Change Management, or HR
• Proven track record leading teams and delivering to strict deadlines
• Bias toward developing early-stage talent and bringing out their best

• Conscious collaboration
• Relentlessness with quality and delivery
• Comfort with complexity
• Change management
• Organisational development
• Design thinking

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