Chief People Officer

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Chief People Officer – High-Growth Hospitality Business

London (Hybrid)

Up to £175,000 + package

Confidential Appointment (NDA Required)

Sanderson King has been engaged by a new client , introduced to us via recommendation, to lead the appointment of a Chief People Officer (CPO) for a fast-growing hospitality business headquartered in London .

Following a period of strong performance and future-facing investment, the business is entering a new chapter of growth and transformation. The CPO will play a central role in shaping the people strategy, culture, and organisational design needed to support that scale.

We are looking for a senior people leader who has supported rapid growth in hospitality, multi-site retail, or consumer-facing businesses — someone who understands what it takes to scale both culture and capability at pace, and who can align people strategy to commercial outcomes.

About the Role:

The Chief People Officer will join the senior leadership team, working closely with the CEO and Board. This is a broad and influential role, responsible for delivering a people agenda that is fit for scale — from talent acquisition and learning & development, to organisational design and employee engagement.

You’ll be responsible for ensuring the business is able to attract, retain and develop outstanding talent , while also safeguarding a values-led culture and supporting performance across both head office and frontline teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver a scalable, future-facing people strategy
• Lead the People & Talent function across all areas of the business
• Embed a strong and consistent company culture across multi-site operations
• Drive employee engagement , retention, and wellbeing initiatives
• Oversee talent acquisition, onboarding, and workforce planning for growth
• Design and implement frameworks for performance, development, and progression
• Provide leadership on organisational change, transformation, and internal communications
• Act as a key adviser to the CEO and Board on people, culture and organisational health

Who We’re Looking For:

• Must have experience as Chief People Officer or HR Director within a hospitality , multi-site retail , or consumer-led environment
• A strong track record of leading people strategy through growth, change or investment cycles
• An understanding of both the strategic and operational aspects of HR
• Skilled in organisational development , leadership coaching, and team-building
• A passion for nurturing culture, developing talent and delivering impact at scale
• Experienced in working closely with C-suite executives, founders, and investors

What’s on Offer:

• £six-figure base salary + attractive package
• The opportunity to play a defining role in the growth of a respected hospitality brand
• A collaborative and entrepreneurial environment with high ambitions
• Hybrid working with a London base

Next Steps:

This is a confidential executive search. If you’d like to learn more, please reach out to Fiona at . Please note that a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) will be required before further details can be shared.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Hospitality, Restaurants, and Retail

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