This maternity cover post, based in Glasgow, carries full responsibility for the people agenda across two hotel properties and roughly 250 colleagues. The Cluster People Director leads a small team through a period of growth and change, shaping service culture, learning and development, and the rollout of company standards. It is a broad leadership remit rather than a conventional HR generalist position, calling for a hands-on approach and proven experience at a senior level. The contract is a minimum six-month fixed term, with a competitive salary and company benefits. Candidates should demonstrate strong coaching ability, sound employment knowledge and the confidence to influence stakeholders across both sites. andnbsp; Cluster People Director - maternity cover - 2 hotels - Glasgow Great salary Great opportunity Company benefits
We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Cluster People Director to provide maternity cover and lead the entire People agenda for the company across two properties within the portfolio. You will lead a small but mighty team supporting approximately 250 colleagues across two beautiful properties during an exciting period of growth and change. This is a genuinely broad leadership role encompassing every aspect of People-not simply an HR generalist position-with particular emphasis on learning and development, service culture and the continued rollout of our standardsandnbsp;
Contract and start date:
Maternity cover on a minimum six-month fixed-term contract, with potential for extension to 9 months. Ideally starting in December 2026; a January 2027 start may be considered provided suitable handover arrangements can be made in December.
Reporting relationships
Functional reporting: VP of HR, with regular communication, alignment and escalation on key People matters, approvals and the rollout of company standardsandnbsp;
Daily operational line management: Resort Director, including day-to-day coordination and annual leave approval. The role is office-based in Glasgow Property partnership: Work closely with the General Manager of the Edinburgh property to deliver Edinburgh-specific People priorities and support operational decisions. Minimum once per week on site day in Edinburgh, additional as and when business requires.
Direct reports: Cluster People Operations Advisor and Cluster People Development Coordinator
What you will lead as Cluster People Director - maternity cover
- People strategy and leadership
- Employee relations, compliance and operations
- Talent, learning and culture
What you will bring as Cluster People Director - maternity cover
- Substantial senior HR/People leadership experience, ideally in luxury hospitality or another service-led, multi-site environment.
- Strong, current knowledge of UK employment law and the confidence to independently manage complex employee relations and advise senior leaders.
- Experience managing and developing a small team of People specialists, with the ability to coach managers at all levels.
- Demonstrable breadth across the entire People agenda: HR operations, recruitment, payroll oversight, employee relations, organisational development, colleague engagement, learning and development, and culture and change implementation.
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Cluster People Director - Maternity cover in Glasgow employer: Berkeley Scott
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