Lead the People function for a high-impact global investment platform during a 12-month maternity cover. Reporting to the COO, you will oversee talent acquisition, performance frameworks, and culture across four international offices. This is a critical role ensuring operational excellence and supporting a high-performance environment within a prestigious investment network.
Head of People at global venture investment platform
Step into a high-impact leadership role as Head of People for a prestigious global venture investment platform. Covering a 12-month maternity leave starting January 2027, you’ll lead the People function across four international offices, reporting directly to the COO. This is a rare opportunity to manage a world-class team and shape the culture of a firm backed by top-tier VCs. If you are a full-stack People leader with experience in fast-scaling startups (50-300 people) and want to work at the heart of the global innovation ecosystem, this is a career-defining contract.
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Location
London, United Kingdom
Compensation
£105k-£120k + Completion Bonus
Company
Confidential company
Role overview
About the company
Global venture investment platform
What you will do
- Manage the full employee lifecycle, including talent acquisition, onboarding, and performance management for a global team.
- Ensure rigorous HR compliance and regulatory standards across diverse jurisdictions, including the UK and US.
- Drive culture and engagement initiatives to maintain a high-performance, innovation-driven work environment.
Who this is a fit for
- Proven experience leading a People function within a fast-paced startup or scale-up of 50-300 employees.
- Full-stack HR expertise ranging from strategic planning to hands-on employee relations and L&D programs.
- Comfortable operating in a regulated, high-stakes environment with the ability to manage multiple international stakeholders.
Why this role is remarkable
- Lead a global People strategy across four international tech hubs while reporting directly to the COO.
- Join a prestigious, well-funded organization backed by world-renowned technology pioneers and top-tier VCs.
- Shape the culture and internal operations of a firm that sits at the center of the global startup ecosystem.
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