This is an exciting Head of People & Change role for a long‑established, science-led business. The role is focused on stabilising the organisation post acquisition, improving leadership capability, and putting solid HR structure and policies. The role will also manage significant change, including workforce transition, while embedding stronger performance, organisational design, and people development practices. Client Details A fantastic long-established, family-owned, science-led business, with strong UK and international operations and a strong research and academic culture. The company is now in a period of transition, needing to modernise its structure, strengthen leadership and people practices, and manage workforce changes as it prepares for future evolution and growth. The role is a 18 month contract and will be based on site near Byfleet, 4 days per week. Description As the Interim Head of People & Change, you will... Act as a trusted partner to the Managing Director and leadership team, providing pragmatic, hands-on HR leadership during a period of significant organisational change Managing both change initiatives and implementing HR foundations, utilising support from the Group's wider HR function, bringing a collaborative approach Lead and stabilise day-to-day HR operations, ensuring effective employee relations, policy development and application, compliance, and consistent support for line managers D...