Head of People & Culture - Macmillan Davies : Job Details

Head of People & CultureLocation: South LondonSalary: Up to £110,000 + bonus + benefits (including free Oyster travel)

A major player in the UK transport sector is seeking a forward-thinking and influential Head of People & Culture to join its senior leadership team. With a workforce of over 8,000 employees, this role is central to driving cultural transformation and modernising the people function.

What you'll be doing:

• Leading a multi-disciplinary HR team spanning recruitment, L&D, employee relations, and more
• Working in close partnership with the MD and executive team to define and deliver the people agenda
• Overseeing the rollout of new HR technology, including an HCM and ATS
• Designing and leading initiatives to boost engagement and strengthen company culture, particularly among remote and field-based employees
• Acting as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, bringing both challenge and support
• Ensuring compliance with employment law and best practice HR standards

What we're looking for:

• Strong experience in unionised environments - this is essential
• A proven ability to drive cultural and organisational change while building trust and credibility
• Experience leading a large HR team in a complex, fast-paced setting
• Strategic HR insight and the ability to operate effectively at group or executive level
• Gravitas, emotional intelligence, and the ability to influence at all levels
• A hands-on, visible leader with a strong focus on engaging a dispersed workforce - particularly remote and field-based teams
• Experience within complex or matrixed organisational structures

The role is based in South London, with an expectation of being on-site 4 days per week to maintain strong visibility and connection with the business.

If you're a commercially minded HR leader with a passion for culture, transformation, and engagement - this is a rare opportunity to make a lasting impact in a vital sector.

Interested? We'd love to hear from you.