Interim Head of People Development & Reward

Bond WilliamsSouthamptonreedpublished 09/18/2026
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We are recruiting for an experienced Interim Head of People Development & Reward to lead a broad and established People portfolio spanning Learning, Leadership, Talent, Succession, Organisational Development, Culture, Reward and Employee Experience.

The Role

  • Lead established specialist People teams and bring key areas together.
  • Develop and deliver strategic People and workforce plans.
  • Drive leadership development, talent, succession, and organisational capability.
  • Lead the Learning, OD, Culture, Reward and Employee Experience agenda.
  • Provide senior-level advice, challenge, and direction to key stakeholders.
  • Work closely with the CPO and wider People leadership team.
  • Ensure People initiatives are practical, commercially focused and aligned to organisational priorities.
  • Bring strong leadership, structure, and momentum across a broad People portfolio.

About You

  • Experienced senior People leader with strong strategic and operational experience.
  • Broad expertise across People Development, Talent, Leadership, OD, Reward, and/or Employee Experience.
  • Confident leading specialist teams and influencing at senior level.
  • Strong commercial judgement with a pragmatic, hands-on and delivery-focused approach.
  • Comfortable operating in a complex organisation and managing multiple priorities.
  • Experience within a complex or regulated environment would be advantageous.

Available to start in October and able to commit to an initial 6-month contract, with potential for longer? Apply now to be considered.

Bond Williams Professional Recruitment are an equal opportunity employer and operate as an Employment Business and Recruitment Agency