People Director - Chief People Officer - NFP - Membership Org

Shape culture. Drive strategy. Lead change. Join a purpose-led organisation seeking a dynamic People Director to lead their transformation at executive level. This is a rare opportunity to define and deliver a 3–5-year people strategy that directly supports organisational growth, culture, and performance. Sitting on the Executive Team and Remuneration Committee, you’ll act as a trusted strategic advisor to the Board and senior leadership, guiding a high-performing People function recently restructured into a HRBP model. If you are an animal lover this role could really stand out! Role Chief People Officer – AKA HR Director, People Director, Director of People and Culture Location – London / Mayfair nr Green Park – 2 Days office Salary – Competitive / Market – New role What you’ll be doing: * Design and deliver a long-term People & Culture strategy aligned with organisational goals * Lead executive development and drive a high-performance culture * Shape talent management, learning, and DEI strategies at scale * Oversee complex organisational change, employee relations, and cultural transformation * Translate strategy into action through engaging projects, coaching, and cross-functional collaboration * Own all aspects of reward, recognition, workforce planning, and employee engagement * Lead and empower a skilled HR team, building business partner capability and impact About you: * Extensive HR leadership experience at executive or board level * Strong commercial acumen with a track record of influencing organisational growth * Deep knowledge of the HR Business Partner model * Skilled in change leadership, performance management, and complex ER * CIPD Level 7 (or equivalent), ideally with coaching qualifications * Proven ability to embed DEI, engagement, and talent strategies with measurable results Great role with a unique organisation! Interested? Please send you cv for a swift response