Head of People

Head of People

Full-Time On-site
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£50,000 for 3 days a week (about £83,000 FTE), plus bonus, BUPA, pension and free juice

Part-time (3 days) | New Covent Garden Market, London SW8 | £50,000 for 3 days (about £83,000 full-time equivalent) | Bonus, BUPA, pension and free juice

Who We Are

Squish makes fresh juice for some of London's best bars and hotels, and we're growing the team rapidly. We want an experienced HR leader as our first Head of People: someone who hires well, welcomes people properly and keeps our culture strong as the team gets bigger.

We started in 2017 and now supply venues including the Savoy, the Connaught and the Ritz. We're moving into cocktail mixers for hospitality and retail, here and across Europe.

There are 16 of us, around half in operations at New Covent Garden and half in the office. Everyone who's been with us more than two years is still here. There's plenty of hiring ahead.

The Role

This is a new role. You'll report to our Managing Director, with Mondays and Wednesdays on site and the third day flexible.

Recruitment: own hiring from start to finish, define every role properly before it's advertised, and treat every candidate with care.

Retention and inductions: be the gracious host for every new starter, running inductions and probation so people feel welcome and want to stay.

Managers: coach our managers and give them confidence going into difficult conversations.

Policies and employee relations: own our policies and contracts, and handle any employee relations cases.

Culture, comms and team events: keep one way of working as the team spreads out, and own internal comms and team events.

Who You Are

At least 10 years in HR, including time as a senior generalist or Head of HR.

Pragmatic, risk-weighted judgement, with no shortcuts where a protected characteristic or the law is involved.

Warmth and high standards, in equal measure. People turn to you, and you hold the line when it matters.

An AI-first approach. You use AI to get more done, and you know when to put it down and talk to someone.

CIPD Level 7 or Chartered Member (MCIPD) preferred. Equivalent senior experience is just as welcome.

We welcome applications from everyone. You must have the right to work in the UK.

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The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) is an exceptional employer that prioritises a culture of collaboration, integrity, and innovation. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on strategic change, SCTS offers unique opportunities for growth within the public sector, all while contributing to the delivery of high-quality services that impact the community positively. Working in a hybrid environment allows for flexibility, ensuring a healthy work-life balance as you engage in meaningful reform initiatives.

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Contact Details:

Festival of Work Recruitment Team