Head of People & Culture
Dudley – £45,000 - £60,000
Head of People & Culture
£45K - £60K
Dudley - Hybrid
Are you an experienced and strategic Head of People & HR to lead the people function at a dynamic and values-driven professional services firm. This is a senior leadership role focused on shaping and delivering a progressive HR strategy that supports a high-performing, inclusive culture and the ongoing growth of the firm.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
- Lead and execute a people-first HR strategy aligned with the firm’s business goals.
- Advise senior leadership on talent, culture, organisational design, and change management.
- Oversee recruitment, retention, performance management, and employee development.
- Champion DEI, wellbeing, employee engagement, and a collaborative firm-wide culture.
- Ensure compliance with HR policies, employment law, and relevant regulatory standards.
- Use HR data and analytics to support continuous improvement and strategic decisions.
What We’re Looking For:
- Senior HR leadership experience, ideally in legal or professional services.
- Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
- Track record of influencing at senior level and managing change effectively.
- CIPD Level 7 (or equivalent experience) with strong interpersonal and coaching skills.
- A strategic thinker with a hands-on, pragmatic approach.
This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of a respected, people-centred organisation. For a confidential discussion, please get in touch.
Rio Reddy, Head of Legal Support at Douglas Scott for over 3 years, enjoys traveling with her boyfriend and going on girls' trips outside of work. If she weren’t in recruitment, she would likely pursue a career with animals. Her career in Legal Recruitment was partly inspired by watching Suits. Rio brings a passion for people and recruitment, ensuring that both candidates and clients have a seamless and rewarding experience.
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Job Spec:
- Area of Law: Legal Support
- Type: Business Support
- Salary: £45,000 - £60,000
- Term: Permanent
- Location: Dudley
- Reference: 1231184
