Our client is the fastest growing operation of its kind. Connecting people through travel, they are currently driving their biggest capital development and expansion programme that will see them contribute £430m to the economy and create a further 5,000 jobs. 2023 delivered their best profit performance yet, whilst also servicing their record number of customers. Backed by strong shareholder partnerships, there is solid investment here for continuous improvement, and they are working towards carbon net zero for their own operations by 2030 whilst collaborating with their partnerships to deliver a net zero target for their industry by 2050.
This is an opportunity to join the business as People Director, as a member of the Executive Team. Essentially a CPO role, playing a key role as the business continues to evolve through a period of rapid growth and transformation, to deliver both shareholder value and colleague satisfaction in equal measure. Direct employed colleague numbers are at c.400 FTE, with a further c.4000 colleagues operating through 50 business partner organisations. They have successfully built a great place to work, with authentic values embedded, and are committed to continue to build a future together that they can all be proud of.
Defining, building and scaling their next people strategy, you will consider key priorities that include; designing and building their EVP and future workforce, developing management and leadership capability, enhancing employee engagement, and continuous cultural development to celebrate the diversity of the organisation and community – where everyone feels their voice and experience matters. Considering their largely outsourced business, you will appreciate the target operating model continues to shift and evolve, therefore organisational development and effectiveness will also be a strong feature in role.
Leading a People team of 12, both generalist and specialist, you will be a seasoned People Director with a track record of building and leading high performing teams who are highly engaged and business aligned. Experience to date will have been gained in operational and multi-site businesses, managing and influencing multiple stakeholders (internal and external – including RemCo, Union, and Industry Partners), offering the opportunity to gain broad project management experience. Brilliant planning and organisational skills, high integrity, sound judgement, and solution orientated approach will all be evident qualities within your wheelhouse. As a subject matter expert, coach and advisor, you will be a strong collaborator and change manager and relish the transformation journey ahead. This is an exciting time to join the business.
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Debbie is an outstanding recruitment, talent and client management professional. I have had the pleasure of working with her a number of times in the last 10 years, and unlike many peers in her industry, she and her partner Jo consistently treat clients and candidates with the level of respect, professionalism and most importantly with a personal service, such a big decision requires. Her ability to really understand client needs, candidate capabilities and matching the two, while retaining the role of a true trusted advisor is very impressive. I would wholeheartedly recommend Debbie to any prospective blue chip client, or HR professional looking for a new opportunity.
Chris Jones, HRD EMEA Nike
