Head of People and Culture
Head of People & Culture £60,000–£70,000 | Bristol -Hybrid - 2 days in office per week | 4 OR 5 day working week considered
We’re delighted to have been exclusively appointed to partner with a purpose-led agency who work with organisations and individuals to create positive change across climate, environmental and sustainability issues.
B Corp certified and employee-owned , the business puts people, purpose and positive impact at the heart of how it operates. It’s now looking for an experienced Head of People & Culture to help shape its next stage of growth.
This is a broad role combining strategic people leadership with hands-on HR .
Working closely with the senior leadership team, you’ll help strengthen culture, engagement, leadership and development, while ensuring the people function runs effectively.
The role
Lead and develop the people and culture strategy . Help embed a strong culture of shared ownership, trust and accountability . Develop learning, development and career pathways across the business. Coach and support managers to lead effectively and confidently. Provide pastoral support to employees, creating a culture where people feel heard, supported and able to thrive. Partner with senior leaders on organisational development, change and team effectiveness. Oversee recruitment, performance, employee relations and HR processes. Champion wellbeing, inclusion and engagement . Use people insight and data to help shape better decisions. Ensure HR practices remain compliant, practical and people-focused.
About you
We’re looking for an experienced HR/People generalist who combines strong professional knowledge with genuine warmth, empathy and emotional intelligence.
You’ll ideally have:
Experience within marketing, communications, digital or creative agency, consultancy or similarly fast-paced environment . Strong generalist HR experience and knowledge of employment law. Experience working with senior leaders and influencing at a strategic level. A track record in learning, development and employee engagement . Experience of employee ownership, or a genuine interest in how it can shape culture. Excellent judgement and the confidence to challenge when needed. A kind, empathetic and thoughtful approach , with an ability to understand and support people working in a purpose-led environment where the issues they work on can sometimes feel personally significant. An interest in climate, sustainability, environmental issues or social impact .
What’s on offer
£60,000–£70,000 , depending on experience and location 4 or 5-day working week considered Hybrid working, with 2–3 days in the office Core hours of 10am–4pm, with an early finish on Fridays 25 days’ holiday + birthday + Christmas closure Additional benefits including healthcare and an ethical pension
If you’re a people-focused HR professional looking for a role where you can shape culture, influence at senior level and work somewhere with a genuine sense of purpose , we’d love to hear from you. Here at Moxie and Mettle we look forward to receiving your CV and sharing more details with you.