Overview
People Director – Multi-Site Hospitality Business – London – Up to £135,000
The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.
We are working with a well-established and highly regarded multi-site hospitality business that is seeking to appoint a People Director to lead its people strategy across the UK.
This is a pivotal leadership role for someone with a strong track record in driving people-focused change, scaling teams, and building exceptional cultures in fast-paced, customer-centric environments.
The ideal candidate will combine strategic thinking with a hands-on, pragmatic approach, and bring a deep understanding of how to attract, retain, and develop top talent in hospitality.
What you’ll do
* Lead the overall people strategy, ensuring alignment with the business’s commercial goals and brand values
* Oversee all aspects of HR, including talent acquisition, L&D, employee relations, engagement, DE&I, reward, and organisational design
* Act as a strategic partner to the executive team, providing insight, challenge, and direction on all people matters
* Drive initiatives that enhance employee engagement, retention, and performance across all sites
* Lead and develop a high-performing people team, fostering a culture of accountability and innovation
* Ensure compliance with employment law and industry best practice while supporting a progressive and inclusive working environment
What we’re looking for
* Proven experience in a senior HR or People Director role within a multi-site hospitality, leisure, or retail environment
* Strong leadership and influencing skills, with experience working at board or exec level
* A balance of strategic thinking and operational delivery – able to shape policy while staying close to the teams
* Commercial acumen and experience aligning people strategies with business growth and transformation
* Excellent communication, coaching, and stakeholder management abilities
Seniority level
* Director
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Human Resources
Industries
* Hospitality, Restaurants, and Bars, Taverns, and Nightclubs
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