Director of People & Culture

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Reference Number AEKWHR Consultant Kristina Wallen Date Posted 7 October, 2025 Salary £Good plus bonus and benefits Location Central London - Hybrid or Remote Company type Hospitality and Hotels Job sector HR and Training Job description

Our client a purpose-driven hospitality group is looking for a visionary Director of People & Culture to lead its people strategy and shape a culture rooted in authenticity, wellbeing, and conscious community.

This is a unique opportunity to build the function from the ground up, with a strategic Chief of Staff component supporting the CEO.

What You’ll Do

  • Develop and implement HR policies, systems, and procedures that reflect the company’s values
  • Oversee payroll, benefits, HR administration, and compliance
  • Lead recruitment, onboarding, and retention for corporate staff; support hotel-level hiring
  • Design and deliver training and development programs
  • Champion employee relations, conflict resolution, and performance management
  • Drive engagement through surveys, feedback loops, and wellbeing initiatives
  • Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across the organisation
  • Partner with the CEO on strategic planning and execution
  • Prepare leadership communications and board materials
  • Support cross-functional projects and stakeholder engagement
  • Help maintain organisational alignment and momentum

    • Tagged as: Permanent

    Skills
  • Proven experience in senior HR roles, ideally within hospitality, lifestyle brands, or fast-growing companies
  • Skilled in recruitment, employee engagement, training, and performance management
  • Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration abilities
  • Emotionally intelligent, discreet, and a trusted advisor to leadership
  • Passionate about building inclusive, values-driven cultures
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    Location:
    London
    Job Type:
    FullTime

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