About the role 

As the Head of People, UK (Commercial), you will play a key leadership role in shaping how we support, develop, & engage our people in commercial & corporate functions, across multiple sites, nationwide. Youll be at the forefront of transforming our HR operations, leading strategic change, & embedding a strong, scalable culture that aligns with both local & global priorities. This role will form part of our UK Senior Management Team & the successful candidate will actively business partner with the SMT & MB, working on key strategic initiatives. If you're passionate about driving impactful people initiatives in a high-growth, fast-paced environment, this is the role for you.

What youll do

• Manage the UK-based Head Office People teams including Workplace & Culture, People Insights & Reward, People Services,  Business Partnering (for commercial functions), & Payroll.
• Work closely with our Global People Operations Team & UK People Operations Team in our distribution network. 
• Be the UK point of contact for alignment, consistency, & shared best practices with our Global Centres of Excellence.
• Be the local point of delivery for global initiatives from the COEs with strong collaboration & execution skills. 
• Become the local owner of the UK People Budget working closely with the Management Board & CEO on our performance review cycle. 
• Mentor, upskill, & empower the UK HR team to drive operational excellence & long-term capability.
• Continue the transformation of ways of working within the UK People function, supporting the shift to scalable, efficient local & global HR services.

Who you are

• 57 years of experience as an HR generalist with deep knowledge across multiple HR domains.
• 1-3 years of proven leadership experience managing & developing HR teams.
• Experience with HR business partnering for commercial/corporate functions, for all levels up to senior leadership
• Experience working within a global, matrixed organisation, with the ability to navigate & influence across local & international teams.
• A proactive, strategic mindset with the ability to act independently & manage organisational change effectively.
• Strong interpersonal & communication skills with a collaborative, team-first approach.

Nice to haves:

• Experience working with or within HR/People Services shared-service models.
• Background in UK employment law or legal training related to employee relations.

What we offer 

• 70% off HelloFresh or Green Chef boxes
• Company pension scheme
• Gym membership
• Bupa private medical insurance (including dental & family cover options)
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Free professional development & coaching memberships
• Mental health first aiders & an employee assistance programme
• Eye care scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Group Life Assurance