Head of Strategic People Partnering


Company:	IPS Group Limited
Salary:	£170,000 to £180,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, EC3A 7JB
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	15 Oct 2026
Closing date:	13 Nov 2026

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Summary

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced and commercially minded People leader to join a leading global organisation as Head of People. Operating at the heart of the business, this highly strategic role partners closely with Executive and Senior Leadership teams to shape and deliver a people agenda that supports long-term growth, organisational effectiveness and business performance.

As a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders, you will play a critical role in aligning people strategy with corporate objectives, ensuring the organisation has the leadership, talent and capabilities required to succeed in an increasingly complex and fast-changing environment. You will provide expert guidance on organisational design, workforce planning, leadership development, succession, talent strategy and cultural transformation, helping leaders make informed decisions that drive sustainable results.

The successful candidate will bring significant experience in a senior HR or People leadership role within a complex, commercially focused organisation. You will have the credibility and presence to influence and challenge Executive and C-suite stakeholders, alongside a demonstrable track record of leading organisational change and transformation. Strong commercial acumen, exceptional stakeholder management skills and the ability to navigate complexity are essential.

This role is ideally suited to an ambitious senior People leader who combines strategic thinking with pragmatic execution and is passionate about building high-performing organisations through exceptional leadership, talent and culture. You will have experience coaching senior leaders, driving enterprise-wide people initiatives and delivering strategies that directly contribute to business success.

Reporting to the Chief People Officer and working closely with senior business leaders, this role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future direction of a prestigious global organisation while developing the breadth of experience required for future executive People leadership roles.

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