Senior Director Human Resources (London Area)

HR Director — Global Executive Leadership Role

📍 London-based | International remit

🚢 Energy | Maritime | Renewables

At Ceto Talent , we are partnering with a global consultancy delivering technical solutions that advance safety and sustainability in the energy, maritime, and renewables sectors. With operations spanning 42 countries, our client is on a mission to shape a sustainable future for energy and oceans.

They are seeking a visionary HR Director to join their Executive Leadership Team — a rare, career-defining opportunity to lead a global People function into its next chapter. This role is about evolution, not reinvention — building on a strong foundation to strengthen organisational culture, capability and performance at scale.

Your Opportunity to Shape the Future

As HR Director, you will:

• Own and evolve the global People Strategy, aligning it to business priorities across diverse regions.
• Partner with the CEO, Board and Executive Team to shape a future-ready workforce, through workforce planning, succession design, and organisational development.
• Lead a multi-regional People function , including Talent Acquisition, Rewards, HR Operations, Learning & Development, and People Systems.
• Champion culture, engagement, and Diversity & Inclusion , helping to shape a collaborative and inclusive workplace.
• Guide post-M&A integration and support transformational programmes as the business continues to grow.

What You’ll Bring

• Significant senior HR leadership experience in international, matrixed environments
• Proven success delivering global People strategies at scale
• Board-level stakeholder management capability
• Strong understanding of HR systems, data analytics, and digital HR solutions
• A collaborative, pragmatic approach with strong business acumen

Personal attributes that will set you apart:

• Low-ego, high-integrity leadership style
• Analytical, data-informed decision-making capability
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and leading change
• Emotionally intelligent, with sound judgment and cultural sensitivity

The Details

🌍 Based hybrid in London with flexibility for international travel as needed

✅ You must have the right to live and work in the UK

Why consider this role?

This is more than a traditional HR leadership role — it is a chance to influence the future direction of a global organisation, working alongside an ambitious leadership team.

We look forward to reviewing your application and discussing further.

Ceto Talent. Great People, Great Results.