Interim Head of People and Culture (9-month fixed term contract) Westminster, London (with hybrid working) The Role This is a high-impact opportunity for a high-calibre HR professional with the leadership skills and expertise to deliver change and support across our organisation at the highest levels. As the Head of People and Culture, you will play a key leadership role in the creation of a workforce strategy, driving the implementation of a culture change plan, and embedding HR operational change. You will act as a trusted advisor to our interim CEO and senior leaders regarding workforce planning, organisational design, culture, and people-related risks, delivering a strategy that operational teams can achieve. As a senior leader and strategic influencer, you will also oversee the delivery of core HR operations and lead change initiatives, guiding other leaders and managers through the change process with coaching and frameworks for support. Your role will also involve: - Leading and inspiring a team to deliver an agile, professional and people-centred service - Developing a wider picture of the organisation, identifying current and future needs and designing interventions for growth and transformation - Ensuring we are equipped with suitable and compliant policies, processes, and systems support - Delivering best practice across recruitment, performance management, employee relations, reward, and retention - Partaking in, and potentially leading, the delivery of stra