VP of Talent / Head of Talent & Organisational Development
Location: UK | Remote
Level: Executive
We are partnering with a high-growth, product-led SaaS organisation entering its next stage of scale and organisational maturity. After a period of rapid growth, the business is now investing deeply in retention, leadership quality, and long-term performance.
This is not a traditional HR role.
It is a strategic talent and organisational effectiveness leadership role with real influence.
The role
You will lead the evolution of the People & Talent function, shaping how individuals, teams, and leaders grow inside the organisation.
The focus is on performance, behaviour, development, and culture at scale — ensuring the company grows without losing engagement, clarity, or psychological safety.
You will work closely with senior stakeholders across the business and act as a thought partner on people, performance, and organisational design.
Critical requirement: Organisational Psychology
Experience in organisational psychology is essential for this role.
This position requires a deep understanding of:
• Human behaviour in organisations
• Motivation, performance, and engagement
• Team dynamics, leadership impact, and system design
This is a core capability, not an academic “nice to have”.
What you’ll do
• Build and scale a company-wide talent strategy with clear progression paths and leadership pipelines
• Design and deliver development programmes grounded in organisational psychology and behavioural science
• Embed effective performance management, feedback, and succession planning into daily ways of working
• Partner with senior leaders to identify, develop, and retain high-potential talent
• Strengthen leadership capability through coaching, frameworks, and evidence-based development
• Shape organisational culture during rapid growth, balancing pace with sustainability
• Use data, diagnostics, and insight to assess impact and continuously refine approaches
• Collaborate closely with HR to ensure a consistent, high-quality employee experience
What we’re looking for
• Senior experience in Talent, Organisational Development, Learning, or People Strategy within a scaling SaaS or tech environment
• Proven applied experience in organisational psychology (qualification or strong practical background)
• Strong grasp of behavioural drivers of performance and engagement
• Experience building and scaling leadership and talent frameworks
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders with confidence and credibility
• Structured, evidence-based thinker with commercial awareness
• Passion for building environments where people perform and grow long term
Why this role stands out
• Strategic ownership of how talent and leadership evolve at scale
• A rare opportunity to apply organisational psychology in a real business context
• High level of influence without being boxed into traditional HR structures
• Focus on long-term performance, not short-term fixes