Head of People & Culture

Overview

In this newly created role you will shape a modern, commercially focused people function to support growth while strengthening culture and performance. You will work with the Management Committee and senior leaders to develop and deliver a firm-wide people strategy that aligns with the brand and values. The role blends strategic design with hands-on delivery across recruitment, leadership development, succession, reward and employee relations. This is a high-visibility opportunity to influence culture and long-term capability in a growing law firm.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working 50% of the week
• competitive package
• London, City location

Responsibilities

• lead development of a firm-wide people strategy
• oversee talent acquisition, leadership development, and succession planning
• drive reward, employee relations and organisational change initiatives
• align the employee value proposition with the firm’s brand and values
• work with senior leadership to plan workforce and leadership capability
• own people processes, systems, and improvement initiatives
• shape culture to create an inclusive, high-performing workplace
• partner with Business Development & Marketing to align employer branding

Key requirements

• experienced HR leader, ideally from law or professional services
• track record in developing and implementing effective people strategies
• strong commercial judgement and knowledge of UK employment law
• ability to influence senior stakeholders and balance strategic direction with operational delivery
• CIPD qualification, relevant degree or equivalent experience (essential)
• Chartered FCIPD status and experience with HR systems and people analytics (advantageous)

• stakeholder management
• pragmatism and solutions focus
• collaboration across functions
• HR systems
• people analytics frameworks
• workforce planning

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