Head of Human Resources

The Head of Human Resources will lead the HR function, ensuring alignment with business objectives and fostering a supportive workplace environment. This role in the financial services industry requires proven expertise in HR strategy, policy implementation, and team leadership.

Client Details

A well-established, financially strong UK financial services business. Known for its people-first culture, innovation, and growth-focused approach, it combines market leading heritage with modern systems and ambitious plans.

Description

• Build and lead the HR function - establish a modern, strategic People function setting vision, priorities, and long-term plans.
• Design and implement L&D frameworks - create structured learning, development, performance management, and succession planning programmes to build capability across all levels.
• Ensure HR compliance and governance - develop consistent policies, procedures, and HR practices in line with employment law and best practice.
• Drive culture and engagement initiatives - lead programmes to strengthen organisational values, employee empowerment, wellbeing, and retention.
• Sitting on the SLT, partner with the Executive Team - provide strategic HR input on organisational design, workforce planning, and business growth initiatives.
• Deliver hands-on HR support - manage complex employee relations, casework, and coaching for managers, balancing operational delivery with strategic influence.
• Embed people-focused change - lead initiatives that support digital transformation, process improvement, and adoption of new systems within the HR and wider business function.

Profile

Can you demonstrate all of the following:

• Proven HR expertise - strong operational, compliance, and employee relations experience.
• CIPD qualified (Level 5) - demonstrating recognised professional HR knowledge and credibility.
• Strategic yet commercial - able to translate people initiatives into measurable business impact.
• Hands-on and adaptable - thrives in fast-paced environments, balancing delivery with influence.
• Inspirational leader and coach - develops managers and uplifts teams to achieve their best.
• Confident influencer - builds credibility with senior leaders and shapes decisions at board level.
• Change champion - drives culture transformation and leads people through change with ease.
• Collaborative and approachable - creates trust, engagement, and a positive team culture.
• Pragmatic and results-driven - focuses on practical solutions that deliver real impact.
• Ambitious and visionary - excited to build and grow a People function from the ground up.

Job Offer

• Salary: £60,000-£70,000.
• Bonus: Up to 25%.
• Holidays: 29 days.
• Private healthcare for the employee and their partner.
• Enhanced pension scheme after two years.
• Flexible hybrid working (3 days in Blackburn HQ).

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Head of Human Resources to make a significant impact in a thriving financial services organisation. Apply today to take the next step in your career!