Job Title: Interim Chief People Officer (CPO) Location: Merseyside Duration: 6 months (potential for permanent appointment based on impact) Start: Immediately Salary: 90,000 (DOE and flexible for the right candidate) Overview: We're looking for an Interim Chief People Officer to join an established organisation in Merseyside with ambitious growth plans. This is a hands-on strategic role suited to someone who thrives on transformation, cultural development, and driving meaningful change at pace. If you can step in, quickly assess priorities, implement a people strategy, and demonstrate measurable impact, there is a genuine opportunity for the role to become permanent. Key Responsibilities: Lead, refine and deliver the organisation's People Strategy to support business goals and future growth. Drive strategic implementation across HR, talent, culture, engagement and organisational design. Partner closely with the senior leadership team to influence and support key decisions. Build credibility quickly and create strong relationships across the organisation. Identify gaps, set priorities and roll out initiatives that improve capability, performance and engagement. Oversee major people projects including culture development, leadership capability, workforce planning and change management. Provide expert guidance on complex HR issues and ensure compliance with employment legislation. Coach and develop leaders to strengthen performance and accountability. Review the current People function and introduce best-practice systems, processes and approaches. What We're Looking For: Proven experience as a CPO or People Director within a fast-paced or transforming organisation. A strong track record of delivering strategic change and creating visible, measurable impact. Experience within regulated industries although not essential is highly desireable. Someone who excels in strategic implementation as well as practical execution. Confident, credible and able to influence at all levels. Commercially minded and resilient, with the ability to navigate ambiguity. Experience driving cultural change, organisational development and leadership capability. Ability to quickly diagnose challenges and deliver outcome-focused solutions. Why This Role: High visibility with the senior leadership team. Opportunity to shape and elevate the People agenda. Genuine pathway to a permanent CPO position based on performance and impact. Flexible, supportive working environment. If you're looking for a role where you can create impact and add value from day one this role is for you. Apply today!