đź’ĄConfidential Search - Chief People Officer - Partnering with a high-growth B2B SaaS companyđź’Ą
We’re partnering with a high-growth, remote-first SaaS scaleup on the hunt for their first Chief People Officer. Already generating strong double-digit millions in revenue, this is a business on the cusp of something big, with bold plans to multiply that success and cement its position as a global category leader.
This is a rare opportunity to step into a global, strategic People leadership role where you’ll be building from strong foundations - profitable, multi-country footprint, product-led culture - and laying the tracks for the next wave of scale. It’s a hands-on, high-impact position for a leader who loves marrying vision with execution, and thrives in fast-moving, high change environments.
🔍 The Opportunity:
You’ll join the senior leadership team, reporting to the CEO, and take full ownership of the People function - defining strategy, embedding culture, and building systems that can scale. You’ll be the architect of a high-performing, values-led team, while also being hands-on where needed across hiring, onboarding, performance, compliance, and leadership development.
🌍 What Makes This Exciting:
* Remote-first culture - work from anywhere in Europe
* Already scaling internationally, with 30+ nationalities across the team
* Founder-led and product-first - deeply values-driven and agile
* Clear commercial traction with major global clients and a high-margin SaaS model
* The People function is seen as a strategic lever for growth, not an afterthought
💼 What We’re Really Looking For:
* A commercially-minded People leader with experience scaling B2B SaaS businesses from ~50 to 500+ people and in high-velocity, international environments
* Someone who’s led talent acquisition at pace (think: 40 to 100+ hires in 12 months), built out performance frameworks, and helped shape a culture of delivery and ambition
* You’ve got serious strategic chops - but you’re also happy getting your hands dirty. You know how to build systems, OKRs and structure that enable scale, not slow it down
* You’re smart, articulate and emotionally intelligent, but also assertive, confident and direct. Not afraid to challenge or push when needed, especially in a room of strong personalities.
* You’ve worked in tech or software scaleups, and you get what it takes to move fast, influence founders, and align exec teams around a shared direction
* You thrive in ambiguity, have a track record of building from scratch, and bring the grit, gravitas and gumption needed to grow something big.
đź’° Comp Package:
* Up to ÂŁ130k base salary
* Bonus
* Equity
* Benefits
This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a progressive People leader who thrives in high-growth environments. We’re looking for someone who’s been on the journey, scaling a SaaS business from early traction through rapid growth, and is now ready to do it again, with even more impact. If you’re energised by partnering closely with an ambitious ExCo, shaping culture and ways of working from the top table, and building the People function into a strategic growth lever - this role offers the chance to make your mark.
Learn More:
If this opportunity sounds exciting and aligns with your expertise, we’d love to hear from you. Reach out to JD&Co Talent Partner Kelly Tzelepis for a confidential conversation 👉 kelly@jdand.co.uk
Finally…
As a targeted search, please only apply for this role if you meet the essential criteria we have outlined. We are expecting an exceptionally high volume of applications; sadly, we're unlikely to be able to respond to everyone individually. Thanks for being patient and we'll be sure to get in touch if we're keen to take your application further.
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