Head of People & Partnership Manager (AR1027)

We are partnering with a leading luxury inbound Destination Management Company to appoint a Head of People & Culture. This is a key leadership role responsible for shaping and delivering a high-performing, people-centric strategy that supports business growth and an exceptional employee experience.

Operating within a fast-paced, service-driven environment, the successful candidate will lead the People function, partnering closely with senior leadership to foster a culture of excellence, engagement, and continuous development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a forward-thinking People & Culture strategy aligned with business objectives
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on all people-related matters, including organisational design, performance, and employee engagement
• Lead and manage the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, development, and retention
• Drive a high-performance culture through effective performance management, coaching, and leadership development
• Oversee employee relations, ensuring fair, consistent, and legally compliant practices
• Champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and wellbeing initiatives across the organisation
• Ensure HR policies, procedures, and practices are aligned with current employment legislation and best practice
• Lead workforce planning and succession strategies to support long-term growth
• Manage and develop HR systems, data, and reporting to inform decision-making
• Inspire and lead the People team to deliver an outstanding internal service

Skills & Experience:

• • Proven experience in a senior HR/People leadership role, ideally within hospitality, travel, or luxury service sectors
  • Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into operational delivery
  • Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cultural transformation and drive engagement
  • Commercially aware, with a pragmatic and solutions-focused approach
  • High level of integrity and discretion

Why Join?

Join a respected, award-winning brand in the luxury travel space

Make a genuine impact in a visible, strategic leadership role

Collaborative, people-first culture

Flexible, hybrid working - 2 days per week in the office