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The CompanyI’m supporting a well-established business based on the outskirts of Maidstone, known for its strong culture, values, and commitment to people development. With continued growth and an evolving leadership structure, they are now looking to appoint an experienced Head of HR to lead and shape the HR function.The RoleThis is a senior, strategic HR leadership role, reporting directly to the CEO and sitting as a key member of the senior leadership team. As Head of HR, you will bring a strong people perspective to business decisions, balancing strategic planning with hands-on delivery.You’ll lead the HR and L&D function, partnering closely with senior leaders to design and implement people strategies that drive engagement, wellbeing, performance, and capability across the organisation.Key Responsibilities Acting as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Senior Leadership TeamEmbedding people considerations into business strategy and decision-makingShaping and delivering the people strategy in line with business objectives, culture, and valuesTranslating business goals into practical people plans that support engagement, wellbeing, and performanceLeading talent management, succession planning, and capability development initiativesManaging and developing the HR and L&D team, ensuring a high-quality, people-focused serviceLeading on organisational change and transformation projectsOverseeing HR policies, processes, and compliance across the full employee lifecycleBalancing strategic leadership with operational, hands-on HR delivery Skills & Experience CIPD (though proven hands-on experience is equally valuable).Proven experience in a senior HR leadership roleComfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels<li