Head of People

• Location: Hybrid working, Head Office Milton Keynes
• Salary: £55,000-£65,000 (depending on experience)
• Full-time, Permanent

Head of People - High-Growth Tech - £55–65k We’re looking for a Head of People to build and lead a scalable People function during a period of rapid growth. This is a pivotal role for someone who is passionate about culture, thrives in fast-moving environments, and wants to shape a people-first organisation.What you’ll do

• Design and deliver a People strategy that supports growth and operational excellence
• Partner with the leadership team as a strategic advisor
• Build a small, high-impact People function
• Lead recruitment and employer brand to support rapid hiring
• Champion culture and employee experience
• Build career pathways, progression frameworks, and manager capability
• Embed strong performance, reward, and People Ops
• Ensure ER, compliance and UK employment law standards are met

Who you are

• Experience as a Head of People/People Lead/Senior HRBP/HR Manager in a scaling SME
• Ideally from a tech environment
• Comfortable with fast-growth or PE-backed companies
• Strong communicator and influencer with practical HR expertise
• Able to balance structure, agility, and people-centric values

What we offer

• £55,000 – £65,000 depending on experience
• Chance to shape a People function in a growing tech business
• Genuine people-first culture and collaborative environment
• Professional development as the company scales
• 25 days holiday (rising to 30) + benefits, healthcare, socials, away days

If you’re excited by building, scaling, and making a lasting impact we’d love to hear from you.