Group Human Resources Director

Confidential Opportunity: Group HR Lead | UK (London-Accessible) Strategic HR Partner to the Group Chair | Multi-Entity Growth Business | Hands-On and High Impact

We are exclusively retained on a confidential search for a Group Human Resources Director to join a dynamic and fast-growing group. Backed by significant capital, the business is scaling across multiple UK and international locations and operates in critical sectors undergoing long-term transformation. This is a rare opportunity to shape the people strategy of an ambitious, values-driven organisation building for the long term. This role is expected to begin as a 12-month contract , with a very real possibility of transitioning to a permanent position based on mutual fit and ongoing business growth.

The Role

This is a newly created, senior position within the group-level executive team. The successful candidate will act as a strategic partner on all people-related matters, including succession planning, leadership development, and organisational design. This environment suits a strategic HR leader who is hands-on, agile, and comfortable building from the ground up within a lean, decentralised organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the group leadership team on succession planning, organisational design, and long-term workforce planning.
• Build and embed scalable, fit-for-purpose HR infrastructure to support business growth.
• Provide board-level insight into team performance, leadership pipeline, and organisational health.
• Support integration of acquisitions and lead on people aspects of cultural and structural change, as necessary.
• Define and shape group-wide leadership development and talent attraction strategy.
• Influence senior teams across diverse operating companies while preserving their autonomy.

Candidate Profile

Proven background as a Group HR Director, Head of People, or senior HR advisor to complex, multi-entity organisations Experience partnering with CEOs and boards on strategic people issues Demonstrated success in both corporate HR leadership and hands-on delivery Exposure to to asset-heavy or operationally intensive sectors sectors preferred Deep expertise in organisational design, succession planning, and leadership development Commercial, emotionally intelligent, and able to operate in ambiguous, fast-evolving environments UK-based, with the ability to travel regularly to London and operating company sites. This is a rare opportunity to work directly with an entrepreneurial leadership team and help shape the next phase of growth for a privately held group building enduring businesses in essential sectors. To express interest in complete confidence, please contact our retained search partner: Alex Ellis – CEO, BayBridge Executive Search