Head of People and Talent

Head of People and Talent

Full-Time 36000 - 44000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
The Profs

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead recruitment strategies and shape company culture at an award-winning EdTech business.
  • Company: Join The Profs, the UK's top-rated tutoring company with a mission to innovate education.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive work environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Be part of a high-performing team dedicated to excellence and innovation.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on talent acquisition and employee experience in a dynamic industry.
  • Qualifications: Experience in people management and recruitment, with a passion for building strong cultures.

The predicted salary is between 36000 - 44000 £ per year.

About the Profs The Profs is an award-winning and innovative Ed Tech business providing higher education tutoring and admissions consulting to clients and institutions around the world.

As we continue our next phase of growth, we are looking for an exceptional Head of People and Talent who will help us continue to attract top candidates as we scale, while shaping and strengthening The Profs’ company culture.

Our Company Since our founding in 2015, The Profs has been driven by a clear mission: to combine exceptional tutoring with innovative technology to help students achieve their personal and academic goals.

Our commitment to excellence has been consistently recognised, with The Profs ranked as Trustpilot’s highest-rated tutoring company for eight consecutive years.

We’ve been named the UK’s top tutoring company by Education Investor , listed among the UK’s Top 100 Startups, and received an innovation grant from the Department for Education.

Our founders have also been celebrated with awards including Forbes 30 Under 30 and Young Entrepreneur of the Year .

We don’t see this as a traditional HR role.

We understand the impact that a strong culture can have across every area of the business, and this is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious People professional to help define what culture means at The Profs and embed our core values throughout the employee lifecycle.

You will partner closely with our Senior Leadership Team to develop practical, commercially-minded people strategies that improve hiring, employee experience, leadership capability and organisational effectiveness.

You'll be the business's trusted expert on both People and Recruitment, bringing the experience and confidence to advise senior leaders on best practice whilst building scalable processes that support a growing, high-performing organisation.

The Opportunity In this multifaceted role, you will be responsible for building on the successful recruitment function we have built over the last 4 years.

We are proud of the teams we have created from our talent department and we want someone who can continue to build on this success, ensuring we are always sourcing the highest quality talent.

You will take ownership of our employee recruitment strategy, ensuring we continue to attract and select high-quality candidates as the company grows.

You will also contribute to our approach to tutor recruitment, working with the relevant teams to improve how we source, assess and engage the tutors who deliver our services.

You will take ownership of our employee recruitment strategy, ensuring we continue to attract and select high-quality candidates as the company grows.

You will also contribute to our approach to tutor recruitment, working with the relevant teams to improve how we source, assess and engage the tutors who deliver our services.

You will lead and develop the People team, creating a supportive and enjoyable environment in which the team can perform at its best.

Across the wider business, you will be a trusted sounding board for department heads, providing clear and practical guidance on recruitment, management and employee matters.

A major part of the opportunity will be shaping our long-term People

Head of People and Talent employer: The Profs

The Profs is an exceptional employer, recognised for its innovative approach to education and commitment to employee development. With a strong focus on online tutoring, our work culture promotes flexibility and collaboration, allowing tutors to engage with students globally while enjoying the benefits of a supportive and dynamic team environment. We offer unique opportunities for professional growth, particularly in the field of veterinary medicine admissions, making it a rewarding place for passionate educators to thrive.

The Profs

Contact Details:

The Profs Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Head of People and Talent

People Strategy Development
Recruitment Expertise
Cultural Development
Employee Experience Enhancement
Leadership Capability Building
Organisational Effectiveness
Talent Acquisition