Salary: GBP 120/140,000 depending on experience

Location: London, hybrid with home working and travel

Please Note: The client is only considering candidates from the hospitality sector.

Due to the current transformation within the business, having strong commercial knowledge and sector understanding is absolutely key.

The Opportunity

• We're representing a fantastic opportunity within a leading UK hospitality brand that's entering an exciting new phase of transformation. This is all about shaping a bold new vision for the business, redefining culture from Head Office to site level, overseeing all HR functions, and leading a talented team of 8+.
• Our client is investing heavily in rebuilding and revitalising the brand, putting the right structures, people, and processes in place to drive long-term success. HR will play a critical role as a true business partner across all operational and support functions.

The Ideal HR Director Will

• Have a real passion for hospitality and understand the pace and people focus of the industry.
• Be obsessed with culture, able to inspire, influence, and embed values across all teams.
• Think and act strategically while still happy to get stuck in without a large support team.
• Demonstrate measurable impact: showing clear results, data, and metrics that prove their value to the business.
• Bring energy, proactivity, and resilience to a dynamic, fast-changing environment.
• Fit seamlessly with the team, adding both expertise and personality to make a real difference.
• Have tech and automation experience, with a passion for innovation and efficiency in HR processes.

Experience and Background

• Minimum 5 years at HR Director level with proven stability and progression in hospitality
• Strong understanding of HR policies, processes, and employment law.
• Proven experience leading and developing teams, and influencing at board level.
• Experience in project and change management, acquisition experience desirable.
• Demonstrated success in driving engagement and improving organisational culture.
• Skilled in using metrics and data to drive performance and inform decision-making.
• Experience in hospitality, retail, or leisure (hospitality essential).

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your CV to Stuart Hills or call 790