Head of HR and Learning & Development

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