About the job

Head of HR & Organisation

London (Hybrid)

£130,000 – £150,000 + 15–20% bonus + exceptional benefits

Prestigious Insurance Business

We are working on a senior, high-impact HR leadership opportunity with a prestigious speciality insurance business. This role sits at the heart of the organisation, partnering directly with the CEO and Executive Committee to shape and deliver the people and organisational strategy.

This is a true “seat at the table” role — combining strategic influence with operational oversight across the full HR lifecycle, culture, leadership and organisational effectiveness.

The role

You’ll be responsible for defining and executing the UK people strategy, ensuring the business has the leadership capability, structure and culture to deliver on its ambitions. You’ll act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, driving organisational design, workforce planning and leadership development.

You’ll also take ownership of core HR operations, including talent, performance, reward, employee relations and wellbeing, alongside oversight of payroll, benefits and global mobility frameworks.

Key areas of focus

• Shaping and delivering people and organisational strategy aligned to business goals

• Partnering with the CEO and Executive Committee on leadership and workforce decisions

• Driving organisational design, workforce planning and succession strategy

• Embedding a strong, values-led and compliant culture

• Leading and developing a high-performing HR team

• Oversight of payroll, benefits, mobility and third-party providers

• Ensuring robust governance, regulatory compliance and alignment with group frameworks

What they’re looking for

• Proven senior HR leadership experience, ideally within financial services or a regulated environment

• Strong background in organisational design, leadership development and workforce planning

• Experience operating at Executive Committee level with real influence

• Commercial mindset with strong analytical capability

• Deep understanding of governance, conduct and regulatory expectations in the UK

• Credible, confident and able to challenge constructively

This is a standout opportunity for someone who wants to operate at a strategic level while still shaping the detail — and genuinely influence how an organisation grows, performs and evolves.

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