Leading development and performance initiatives at a fast-growing creative agency group in London. Designing frameworks and building a culture of growth, learning, and accountability.
Responsibilities
Lead the design and delivery of development, progression, and performance initiatives across the group.
Oversee the full people journey—from onboarding to progression—ensuring our people and culture strategies drive both team excellence and commercial success.
Shape development frameworks, deliver training programmes, and build a culture where growth, learning, and accountability are part of daily life.
Partner with leadership on succession planning and long-term talent growth.
Act as custodian of culture — embedding group values into everyday behaviours
Lead engagement initiatives: events, recognition schemes, feedback loops, and internal campaigns.
Advise management on sensitive people matters with fairness and commercial balance.
Oversee onboarding and off-boarding experiences to maintain consistency across brands.
Drive initiatives that improve retention, client delivery standards, and commercial performance.
Requirements
Are a people-first leader with a passion for building great cultures.
Are a strategic thinker who can also roll up their sleeves and deliver.
Are commercially minded and able to balance employee needs with business goals.
Are a skilled communicator, coach, and relationship builder at every level.
Are a proactive problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-brand environment.
Have 7+ years experience in people development or senior HR roles (in creative/agency environments) **
Benefits
26 days annual leave (including your birthday off, and additional days for long-term service).
Private Health Insurance (with wellness perks and rewards, available after 6 months).
Life Insurance & Smart Health Services (including 24/7 virtual GP and wellbeing support).
Cash Plan (reimbursement for dental, optical, physiotherapy and other healthcare expenses).
Company Pension (auto-enrolment with employer contributions).
Professional Development Fund (courses, certifications, and resources to support career growth).
End of Year Bonus Scheme
Kudos Recognition Platform (peer-to-peer recognition across the group).
Hybrid & Remote Working options.
Work Abroad Scheme (up to 30 days at a time).
Regular Company Events & Team Socials to bring our brands together.
Job title
Head of Development – Performance, People & Culture
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