Deputy Director of HR (HR Operations)

London / Hybrid

Salary: SCS 1, c£92,000

Full Time

Non CIPD member

12 April 2026

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HM Land Registry 

Deputy Director of HR (HR Operations) – Ref 1110

Location: Flexible 

Salary: SCS 1, c£92,000

 

HM Land Registry is seeking an outstanding HR leader to join us as Deputy Director, HR (HR Operations). This is an exciting opportunity to join a newly created HR Group leadership team, working collaboratively, to guide the vision and strategic direction of HR in one of the UK’s most important public bodies, ensuring our people, culture and services are equipped to deliver our ambitious 2025+ strategy.

 

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading continuous improvement and future transformation of People related operations and policy, guiding how we deliver HR services to support a high-performance culture. They will oversee major operational and policy activity, and champion a culture of continuous improvement and inclusion. They will work across the organisation to ensure HR priorities are aligned with corporate objectives, providing expert leadership on industrial relations, people transformation and operational excellence. 

 

We’re looking for a forward‑thinking, resilient and collaborative leader who can influence at the highest levels, deliver at pace, and offer: 

 

  • Significant experience leading HR operations in a complex, unionised environment.

  • Strong expertise in employee/industrial relations, HR policy, and people operations.

  • A track record of delivering large‑scale HR transformation.

  • Experience of managing budgets, contracts and risks effectively.

  • Proven ability to drive culture change, build capability and develop future leaders.

  • A Chartered Membership of CIPD with a willingness to progress to Chartered Fellow.

This role can be based in any of HM Land Registry’s national locations. The role includes regular travel across England and Wales and operates within HM Land Registry’s hybrid model (60% office attendance).

 

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. 

 

For an detailed information pack about this role please visit www.veredus.co.uk quoting reference number #1110 or to book a confidential discussion about the role please  contact James Griffin @ james.griffin2@veredus.co.uk

 

Applications close: Sunday 19 April at 11:55pm

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