VP of Talent

VP of Talent / Head of Talent & Organisational Development

Location: UK | Remote

Level: Executive

We are partnering with a high-growth, product-led SaaS organisation entering its next stage of scale and organisational maturity. After a period of rapid growth, the business is now investing deeply in retention, leadership quality, and long-term performance.

This is not a traditional HR role.

It is a strategic talent and organisational effectiveness leadership role with real influence.

The role

You will lead the evolution of the People & Talent function, shaping how individuals, teams, and leaders grow inside the organisation.

The focus is on performance, behaviour, development, and culture at scale — ensuring the company grows without losing engagement, clarity, or psychological safety.

You will work closely with senior stakeholders across the business and act as a thought partner on people, performance, and organisational design.

Critical requirement: Organisational Psychology

Experience in organisational psychology is essential for this role.

This position requires a deep understanding of:

• Human behaviour in organisations

• Motivation, performance, and engagement

• Team dynamics, leadership impact, and system design

This is a core capability, not an academic "nice to have".

What you'll do

• Build and scale a company-wide talent strategy with clear progression paths and leadership pipelines

• Design and deliver development programmes grounded in organisational psychology and behavioural science

• Embed effective performance management, feedback, and succession planning into daily ways of working

• Partner with senior leaders to identify, develop, and retain high-potential talent

• Strengthen leadership capability through coaching, frameworks, and evidence-based development

• Shape organisational culture during rapid growth, balancing pace with sustainability

• Use data, diagnostics, and insight to assess impact and continuously refine approaches

• Collaborate closely with HR to ensure a consistent, high-quality employee experience

What we're looking for

• Senior experience in Talent, Organisational Development, Learning, or People Strategy within a scaling SaaS or tech environment

• Proven applied experience in organisational psychology (qualification or strong practical background)

• Strong grasp of behavioural drivers of performance and engagement

• Experience building and scaling leadership and talent frameworks

• Ability to influence senior stakeholders with confidence and credibility

• Structured, evidence-based thinker with commercial awareness

• Passion for building environments where people perform and grow long term

Why this role stands out

• Strategic ownership of how talent and leadership evolve at scale

• A rare opportunity to apply organisational psychology in a real business context

• High level of influence without being boxed into traditional HR structures

• Focus on long-term performance, not short-term fixes