People Director

People Director

Full-Time No working from home possible
Annapurna

London | £120,000 + Benefits | 4 days per week onsite

We're partnering exclusively with a global organisation undergoing significant growth and transformation to appoint an experienced HR Director. This is a highly visible leadership role, offering the opportunity to shape people strategy within a fast-paced, commercially driven business operating across multiple international markets.

Reporting into the Chief People Officer, you'll act as a trusted advisor to a senior executive leadership team, driving organisational effectiveness, transformation and leadership capability while balancing strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery.

Key Responsibilities

  • Partner with senior business leaders to shape people strategy aligned to commercial priorities.
  • Lead organisational design, workforce planning and business transformation initiatives.
  • Drive leadership development, succession planning and talent management programmes.
  • Champion change management and build scalable people practices to support continued growth.
  • Use data and insights to improve organisational performance and decision making.
  • Ensure strong governance, compliance and alignment across a global HR environment.

About You

  • An experienced HR Director, VP HR or senior People leader with strong commercial acumen.
  • Proven experience partnering with executive leadership teams in complex organisations.
  • Background spanning both high-growth environments and larger multinational businesses.
  • Strong track record leading organisational change, transformation and business growth.
  • Comfortable operating in fast-paced, evolving environments where influence and credibility are key.
  • Experience supporting internationally dispersed teams is advantageous.

What's on Offer

  • Salary of £120,000 plus competitive benefits.
  • A genuine opportunity to influence business strategy and organisational growth.
  • Exposure to senior executive stakeholders within a globally recognised organisation.
  • A broad, high-impact role combining strategic leadership with operational delivery.

Please note: Due to the urgency of this appointment, candidates who are immediately available or have a short notice period will be prioritised.

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People Director employer: Annapurna

Annapurna is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic and supportive work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. With a focus on employee growth, you will have access to professional development opportunities while working in a hybrid environment in London, allowing for a balanced work-life experience. Join us to be part of a team that values your contributions and empowers you to excel in high-throughput data systems.

Annapurna

Contact Details:

Annapurna Recruitment Team