Location: Hybrid working, Head Office Milton Keynes
Salary: £55,000-£65,000 (depending on experience)
Full-time, Permanent

Head of People - High-Growth Tech - £55–65kWe’re looking for a Head of People to build and lead a scalable People function during a period of rapid growth. This is a pivotal role for someone who is passionate about culture, thrives in fast-moving environments, and wants to shape a people-first organisation.What you’ll do

Design and deliver a People strategy that supports growth and operational excellence
Partner with the leadership team as a strategic advisor
Build a small, high-impact People function
Lead recruitment and employer brand to support rapid hiring
Champion culture and employee experience
Build career pathways, progression frameworks, and manager capability
Embed strong performance, reward, and People Ops
Ensure ER, compliance and UK employment law standards are met

Who you are

Experience as a Head of People/People Lead/Senior HRBP/HR Manager in a scaling SME
Ideally from a tech environment
Comfortable with fast-growth or PE-backed companies
Strong communicator and influencer with practical HR expertise
Able to balance structure, agility, and people-centric values

What we offer

£55,000 – £65,000 depending on experience
Chance to shape a People function in a growing tech business
Genuine people-first culture and collaborative environment
Professional development as the company scales
25 days holiday (rising to 30) + benefits, healthcare, socials, away days

If you’re excited by building, scaling, and making a lasting impact we’d love to hear from you.

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