This is a highly respected business services organisation which offers specialist corporate growth and innovation consulting across a wide range of public and private sector companies. They are looking for a new Head of HR to as a key ally to senior stakeholders. Reporting to the MD, you will oversee delivery of all HR and talent development, across a client group of around 280 which is going through substantial positive growth and change. Although your role is strongly strategic, HR provides a classic generalist service covering employee engagement and relations, resource planning, performance management and coaching. Your client group is diverse, often academic, talented and ambitious. Leading a small fantastic HR team your mission will be to advocate a deeply-rooted commitment to making the company the most rewarding and inspiring place to work. Requirements You will have a solid generalist HR background, which should include supporting business transformation and a track record of successfully managing people projects from end to end. Your experience must include directly leading an entire HR function of at least 4 people and you need to demonstrate clear strategic thinking as well as a willingness to stay hands-on across the HR services spectrum. You will liaise comfortably at all levels, and quickly get up to speed with a business that moves fast, and needs a highly responsive supporting HR function alongside it. MCIPD Level 7 or FCIPD qualification is highly desirable. Gravitas and positive influence is important, as well as contributing to both the senior management team and the wider HR community of the parent company. As you'd expect being an obvious team player, communicating effectively and having a natural customer-focused approach are key attributes. In return you will join a vibrant and exciting business which cares passionately about being a purpose-led employer through diversity, inclusion, inspiration and support of their workforce. Reward Basic salary will be circa £65,000 plus a good pension. It is home-based with weekly trips to Oxford and occasional trips to London and Edinburgh. You must have a UK passport or have permanent settled status in the UK, as sadly sponsorship is not available.