The Head of Human Resources will lead the HR function, ensuring alignment with business objectives and fostering a supportive workplace environment. This role in the financial services industry requires proven expertise in HR strategy, policy implementation, and team leadership. Client Details A well-established, financially strong UK financial services business. Known for its people-first culture, innovation, and growth-focused approach, it combines market leading heritage with modern systems and ambitious plans. Description Build and lead the HR function - establish a modern, strategic People function setting vision, priorities, and long-term plans. Design and implement L&D frameworks - create structured learning, development, performance management, and succession planning programmes to build capability across all levels. Ensure HR compliance and governance - develop consistent policies, procedures, and HR practices in line with employment law and best practice. Drive culture and engagement initiatives - lead programmes to strengthen organisational values, employee empowerment, wellbeing, and retention. Sitting on the SLT, partner with the Executive Team - provide strategic HR input on organisational design, workforce planning, and business growth initiatives. Deliver hands-on HR support - manage complex employee relations, casework, and coaching for managers, balancing operational delivery with strategic influence. Embed people-focused change - lead initiatives that support digital transformation, process improvement, and adoption of new systems within the HR and wider business function. Profile Can you demonstrate all of the following: Proven HR expertise - strong operational, compliance, and employee relations experience. CIPD qualified (Level 5) - demonstrating recognised professional HR knowledge and credibility. Strategic yet commercial - able to translate people initiatives into measurable business impact. Hands-on and adaptable - thrives in fast-paced environments, balancing delivery with influence. Inspirational leader and coach - develops managers and uplifts teams to achieve their best. Confident influencer - builds credibility with senior leaders and shapes decisions at board level. Change champion - drives culture transformation and leads people through change with ease. Collaborative and approachable - creates trust, engagement, and a positive team culture. Pragmatic and results-driven - focuses on practical solutions that deliver real impact. Ambitious and visionary - excited to build and grow a People function from the ground up. Job Offer Salary: £60,000-£70,000. Bonus: Up to 25%. Holidays: 29 days. Private healthcare for the employee and their partner. Enhanced pension scheme after two years. Flexible hybrid working (3 days in Blackburn HQ).This is a fantastic opportunity for a Head of Human Resources to make a significant impact in a thriving financial services organisation. Apply today to take the next step in your career