Interim Head of HR

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Interim Head of HR to provide operational leadership during a period of transition. Reporting to the CEO, you will ensure continuity of the People function across all HR domains while delivering a high‑quality, compliant service.

Key responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day HR operations, including employee relations, recruitment, workforce planning and payroll oversight.
• Oversee people systems and ensure they support business needs.
• Collaborate closely with the Director of People Services to align workforce priorities.
• Maintain effective stakeholder communication across all organisational levels.
• Provide strategic and operational HR guidance to senior leaders and the board.

Required profile

• Proven senior HR leadership experience.
• Strong operational and strategic HR knowledge.
• Extensive experience in employee relations and change management.
• Experience advising senior leaders and boards.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law.
• CIPD Level 7 preferred (Level 5 with significant experience considered).

Required skills

• HR systems