1. Shape a new HR function from the ground up.
2. Join a growing, people-focused business.
About Our Client
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.
Job Description
3. Build and lead the HR function - establish a modern, strategic People function setting vision, priorities, and long-term plans.
4. Design and implement L&D frameworks - create structured learning, development, performance management, and succession planning programmes to build capability across all levels.
5. Ensure HR compliance and governance - develop consistent policies, procedures, and HR practices in line with employment law and best practice.
6. Drive culture and engagement initiatives - lead programmes to strengthen organisational values, employee empowerment, wellbeing, and retention.
7. Sitting on the SLT, partner with the Executive Team - provide strategic HR input on organisational design, workforce planning, and business growth initiatives.
8. Deliver hands-on HR support - manage complex employee relations, casework, and coaching for managers, balancing operational delivery with strategic influence.
9. Embed people-focused change - lead initiatives that support digital transformation, process improvement, and adoption of new systems within the HR and wider business function.
The Successful Applicant
Can you demonstrate all of the following:
10. Proven HR expertise - strong operational, compliance, and employee relations experience.
11. CIPD qualified (Level 5) - demonstrating recognised professional HR knowledge and credibility.
12. Strategic yet commercial - able to translate people initiatives into measurable business impact.
13. Hands-on and adaptable - thrives in fast-paced environments, balancing delivery with influence.
14. Inspirational leader and coach - develops managers and uplifts teams to achieve their best.
15. Confident influencer - builds credibility with senior leaders and shapes decisions at board level.
16. Change champion - drives culture transformation and leads people through change with ease.
17. Collaborative and approachable - creates trust, engagement, and a positive team culture.
18. Pragmatic and results-driven - focuses on practical solutions that deliver real impact.
19. Ambitious and visionary - excited to build and grow a People function from the ground up.
What's on Offer
20. Salary: £60,000-£70,000.
21. Bonus: Up to 25%.
22. Holidays: 29 days.
23. Private healthcare for the employee and their partner.
24. Enhanced pension scheme after two years.
25. 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!