Interim Head of HR

Employer: Michael Page

Location: London, England, GB

Salary: £70,000 - £80,000

Job type: TEMPORARY

Posted: 2026-05-08T00:00:00Z

Sector: Human Resources

Job Description

Start in June 6 months initially with hybrid working About Our Client Education Organisation Based in London with hybrid working Job Description An Interim Head of HR to: Lead a small HR team Develop and deliver HR best practice Review the HR department to manage BAU activity, alongside identifying improvements and efficiencies Lead strategic and operational activity to identify priorities Lead strategic projects Provide advice to managers and partner with C-suite Support the full employee life cycle including policies, processes, ER, retention, reward and performance Lead strategic people objectives and projects Deliver cost savings and develop more effective / efficient ways of working Partner with C-suite to prepare Remco papers Develop strong relationships with union reps Develop a collaborative and high performing culture Review the existing HR System to identify functionality improvements or support with procuring a new HR System The Successful Applicant An Interim Head of HR with: Education or Caring Services NFP experience essential Comfortable dealing with ambiguity and change Experience leading operational and strategic HR initiatives Able to start at short notice What's on Offer Interim Head of HR Up to £80,000 per day on an equivalent day rate London based with hybrid working Start within a week or two

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