Head of Consulting (People/HR)
London (Hybrid) | Full-time | Permanent | Equity potential
The headline
We’re a growing consultancy delivering high-impact people, HR and finance solutions. We’re scaling fast, and we need someone who can lead, sell, and deliver not someone who needs hand-holding or a long runway to get going.
This is a senior role with real influence. If you want to build something that lasts, help shape the direction of the business, and potentially be part of the longer-term upside (equity-wise), read on.
If you’re looking for a comfortable title, slow decision-making, or a role where you "advise" while others do the hard yards this isn’t it.
What you’ll be responsible for
1) Lead delivery (properly)
*Own client delivery end-to-end: scoping, design, delivery, evaluation.
*Make sure work is excellent, on time, and commercially sound.
*Step in where needed—no "that’s not my level" attitude.
2) Be the senior face to clients
*Build trust with owners, CEOs, MDs and HRDs.
*Give clear advice grounded in reality, not theory.
*Spot issues early and deal with them before they become problems.
3) Grow the function and the revenue
*Win work. Expand accounts. Build relationships. Write proposals that land.
*Shape and refine our consulting offers so they are sellable and scalable.
*Bring energy to growth, not excuses.
4) Build a team that performs
*Coach and lead consultants properly direction, feedback, standards. Be honest!
*Create a culture of ownership: people who deliver and care.
*Hire smart, develop talent, and raise the bar.
5) Help build the business
*Improve how we operate: tools, systems, quality control, delivery rhythm.
*Bring ideas and implement them. We don’t need another "strategy deck".
What success looks like in the first 3–6 months
*You’ve taken ownership of key accounts and clients feel the difference.
*Delivery is sharper: clearer plans, better outputs, tighter comms.
*You’ve built momentum: repeat business, referrals, new opportunities.
*The consulting team is aligned, engaged, and performing.
*You’ve introduced structure without bureaucracy.
*You are winning new business and growing a HR function that can support those new clients.
What we need from you (non-negotiable)
*8–12+ years in people/HR consulting within a consultancy environment.
*Proven track record delivering complex programmes (multi-workstream).
*Strong capability across: organisational design, culture, leadership, talent, change, HR operating models. It must be HR experience not project management for example.
*Comfortable advising C-suite and calling things clearly.
*People leadership experience: managing, developing, and performance-driving teams.
*Business development experience: spotting opportunities and converting them into revenue.
*Strong commercial judgement: budgets, margins, resourcing, delivery risk.
The type of person who will thrive here
*Self-starter: sees what needs doing and does it.
*Initiative + follow-through: you don’t just suggest—you execute.
*High standards: you care about quality and outcomes.
*Good energy and personality: you bring momentum, not drama. Dynamic, caring and sees the bigger opportunity.
*No ego: you can lead from the front and muck in when needed.
*Client-first: you build relationships, not dependency.
*Growth-minded: you want to build something and be part of the upside.
*Influence: ability to influence!
Important context (read this properly)
That means we’re not looking for potential. We are looking for someone who can deliver quickly, communicate clearly, and earn trust through action.
If you’re all talk, we’ll know fast.
If you walk the walk, you’ll have freedom, influence, and serious long-term opportunity.
Package
*Competitive salary (based on experience)
*Equity potential for the right person (long-term journey, real commitment)
*Company pension
*Private medical insurance
*Employee mentoring programme
*Hybrid working (London)