Location: Slough | Hybrid
Reporting to: Managing Director

We’re looking for an experienced Head of HR & Learning and Development to lead our HR and L&D function and play a key role as part of the Leadership Team.

You will shape and deliver the people agenda, as well as ensure robust HR governance and compliance. You’ll lead a talented HR & L&D team and act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, all within an emerging matrix environment.

What you’ll do

Lead and develop the HR & L&D team, embedding high standards and continuous improvement
Own HR strategy, policies and processes, ensuring compliance with UK employment law and ISO13485 requirements
Act as escalation point for complex employee relations and people risk
Oversee recruitment, onboarding, performance management and succession planning
Use HR data and insight to support workforce planning and decision‑making
Support reward, benefits, payroll governance and people‑related reporting
Champion diversity, inclusion and employee wellbeing

About you

CIPD Level 5 qualified (or equivalent experience)
Proven experience in a senior HR leadership role
Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
Confident influencer with credibility at senior leadership level
Pragmatic, professional and solutions‑focused
Previous experience within a similar, regulated environment would be a distinct advantage
A working awareness of operating within a matrix structure would also be an advantage

Your Benefits

34 days holiday (inclusive of public holidays)
Generous Pension
Private Medical
Medical cash back scheme
Company sick pay
Life Assurance
Critical illness and income protection (service requirements apply)
Perkbox benefits platform

KARL STORZ

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