Head of People & Change - Fixed Term Contract in Surrey

Head of People & Change - Fixed Term Contract in Surrey

Surrey Full-Time 60000 - 80000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Michael Page HR

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead HR initiatives and manage significant organisational change in a dynamic environment.
  • Company: Established, family-owned science-led business with a strong research culture.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, hands-on leadership experience, and opportunity for impactful change.
  • Other info: 18-month contract with potential for career growth in a supportive team.
  • Why this job: Be a key player in modernising HR practices and shaping the future of the organisation.
  • Qualifications: Proven HR leadership experience and strong change management skills.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 Β£ per year.

This is an exciting Head of People Change role for a long-established, science-led business.

The role is focused on stabilising the organisation post acquisition, improving leadership capability, and putting solid HR structure and policies.

The role will also manage significant change, including workforce transition, while embedding stronger performance, organisational design, and people development practices.

Client Details A fantastic long-established, family-owned, science-led business, with strong UK and international operations and a strong research and academic culture.

The company is now in a period of transition, needing to modernise its structure, strengthen leadership and people practices, and manage workforce changes as it prepares for future evolution and growth.

The role is a 18 month contract and will be based on site near Byfleet, 4 days per week.

Description As the Interim Head of People Change, you will...

Act as a trusted partner to the Managing Director and leadership team, providing pragmatic, hands-on HR leadership during a period of significant organisational change Managing both change initiatives and implementing HR foundations, utilising support from the Group's wider HR function, bringing a collaborative approach Lead and stabilise day-to-day HR operations, ensuring effective employee relatio...

Michael Page HR

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We think you need these skills to ace Head of People & Change - Fixed Term Contract in Surrey

HR Leadership
Change Management
Organisational Design
Leadership Development
Employee Relations
Performance Management
Workforce Transition