Head of HR

Our Client:

Nigel Wright are excited to be supporting Neptune North with multiple hires into their Newcastle office. Neptune North are a Joint Venture between Oliver Wyman and Rokos Capital Management specialising in providing premium technology consulting services.

Neptune North pride themselves on employing and developing the very best talent in the North East. As such, if you are keen on a fast paced and dynamic environment, offering a prestigious work experience and career development this role could be for you.

They do everything from their home in the heart of Newcastle City Centre, where they are building a team of exceptional people and an intellectually stimulating environment from which to work.

The Opportunity:

Neptune North are an ambitious, high-growth business committed to delivering excellence at every level. With a culture rooted in high performance, integrity, and innovation, they are on a journey to scale significantly.

They are now seeking a commercially minded and pragmatic Head of HR to join them during this exciting phase of growth and play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering their people strategy.

As the Head of HR, you will work closely with the CEO and Board to align the people strategy with business objectives. You will be a trusted advisor, capable of understanding both organisational goals and employee ambitions, and developing a people agenda that supports both.

This is a standalone role initially, offering the opportunity to work autonomously, build frameworks, and set the foundations for a high-impact HR function.

You will lead on the design and delivery of initiatives such as the internship and graduate programmes, as well as a clear and robust employee retention strategy. You’ll be instrumental in building progression pathways, frameworks, and policies that reflect high-performance culture and values.

Responsibilities;

• Partner with leadership to develop and execute the people strategy in alignment with business goals
• Lead on the design and implementation of early careers programmes (internships and graduates) to fuel business growth
• Build and embed career progression frameworks and transparent performance management processes
• Develop and deliver a retention strategy that supports employee engagement and growth
• Provide expert HR advice and coaching to leaders and managers across the business
• Drive cultural initiatives that reflect and reinforce our values
• Create and implement HR policies and procedures that scale with the business
• Be an advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion in all people practices
• Monitor HR metrics and use data to inform decision-making and continuous improvement

Who we are looking for:

• Proven experience in a standalone or senior HR generalist role with the ability to work autonomously
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to connect people strategy to business outcomes
• Experience building HR frameworks, programmes, and policies from scratch
• Deep understanding of employee engagement, development, and retention strategies
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels
• A proactive and pragmatic mindset with a hands-on approach
• Minimum academic requirements of 2:1 Bachelor’s degree from a Russell Group university with good A-level grades (or international equivalents)

Why join Neptune North?

• Be a key player in a fast-scaling, ambitious business
• Shape and lead the people strategy from the ground up
• Work directly with senior leadership and become a valued part of the leadership team as the role grows
• Opportunity to make a real impact on both the organisation and individual employee journeys
• A values-driven culture that champions excellence, development, and innovation
• You can have an impact from day one – we empower and trust our colleagues to leverage their skillsets
• Work on a wide variety of initiatives alongside exceptionally talented people
• Potential to grow and develop in the role and with the business