Job Description
Head of People and Culture
An exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional to join a dynamic and growing business as Head of People and Culture. This is a full-time, office-based role in Chester, supporting around 135 UK employees along with international teams.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and develop the HR function across the full employee lifecycle.
* Partner with leadership on strategic people initiatives, including growth plans and ESG projects.
* Manage complex employee relations cases (e.g. disciplinaries, grievances, redundancy, tribunals).
* Oversee policy development, performance management, and compliance with employment legislation.
* Develop and execute recruitment strategies in the UK and South Africa.
* Manage HR reporting, payroll data accuracy, and employee benefits.
* Support on broader areas including ESG, Health & Safety, and Data Governance.
* Line manage and mentor a HR Coordinator.
What We’re Looking For:
* Strong generalist HR background with management experience, ideally within an SME.
* Up-to-date employment law knowledge and confidence handling ER cases.
* Strategic mindset with hands-on capability and flexibility.
* Previous experience supporting ESG or cross-functional business projects.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Proficiency with HR systems and Microsoft/Google tools.
Requirements:
* CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent experience in a senior HR role).
* Office-based, full-time role (37.5 hours per week).
* Competitive salary up to £50k depending on experience.
Benefits:
* 23 days holiday (rising to 25), plus bank holidays.
* Pension, retail discounts, life insurance, learning & development support.
* Discounted personal holidays and free parking.
* If you’re an all-round HR professional looking to make a strategic impact in a growing business, this role could be the perfect next step in your career.