HR Director | Carlisle (Flagship UK Site) | Global Manufacturing Brand | £90,000–£110,000 up to 30% Bonus Car Executive Benefits Location: Carlisle (with regular travel to Midlands site and occasional visits to South Oxfordshire) The business offers a smart working policy and offers this role on a hybrid basis 4 days in the office and 1 day working from home. Shape the Future of a World-Class Manufacturing Brand Are you a visionary HR leader seeking your next big challenge? Here’s a rare opportunity to join the UK board of a globally respected manufacturing group; an employer of choice, renowned for its innovation, scale, and international reach. As HR Director, you’ll be the driving force behind people strategy at one of the UK’s most significant manufacturing sites. You’ll partner directly with the CEO and collaborate with senior leaders across Europe. With a £350m UK turnover and a multi-billion euro global footprint, this is a business where HR is truly at the heart of transformation. The Opportunity Strategic Influence: Join the UK senior management team, reporting to the CEO and operating within a sophisticated global matrix structure. Premium Brand Impact: Lead HR for a business synonymous with quality, heritage, and continuous innovation. Complexity & Challenge: Oversee a unionised workforce (1,200 employees) across flagship and HQ sites, with direct responsibility for an experienced HR team. Leadership Scope: Directly manage a high-performing HR team with 5 direct reports and an overall team of 12. Transformation Agenda: Shape the future, modernising people practices, driving step-change, and supporting major investment in the UK operation. Executive Package: Enjoy a highly competitive salary, substantial bonus, premium company car (PHEV/BEV, free charging), private family healthcare, enhanced pension, and significant life insurance. About You HR Leadership in Manufacturing: Proven experience at HR Director or senior HR Manager level within a large, unionised manufacturing environment is essential. Boardroom Presence: Confident operating at the highest levels, with the commercial acumen and gravitas to influence UK and European leadership. Change Agent: A track record of delivering organisational transformation, workforce planning, and engaging “hard-to-reach” teams. Analytical & Strategic: Highly numerate, with a strong handle on cost management, pension schemes, and HR systems. People Champion: Inspirational leader, skilled in developing HR teams and creating a culture of excellence. Desirable: Italian language skills (definitely not essential but would be advantageous). Why Now? Join a premium global brand at a pivotal time, your expertise will shape the future of UK manufacturing. This is a high-profile, career-defining role for an ambitious HR leader ready to make a lasting impact. For a confidential conversation, get in touch with Foxgroves Recruitment today. All enquiries will be handled with the utmost discretion.