Your new role

As a trusted advisor and day-to-day problem solver, the role supports leaders through change, builds management capability, and ensures people's decisions are evidence‑based, commercially sound, and fully compliant. A strong emphasis is placed on creating a positive, inclusive employee experience while designing scalable processes that support sustainable growth in a fast‑paced environment.The role spans a multi‑channel operating model, including online functions, warehouse and distribution operations, and physical retail stores. There is a strong focus on driving people performance, setting clear priorities, and aligning teams to commercial outcomes and customer‑led objectives.

Key Focus Areas

• End‑to‑end leadership of the People agenda within an SME environment
• Strategic partnering with senior leaders to support growth and transformation
• Hands‑on delivery across organisational design, talent, reward, engagement, and ER
• Building leadership and management capability to improve performance
• Supporting change initiatives with clear structure, communication, and execution
• Ensuring compliance, robust decision‑making, and effective risk management
• Designing and embedding scalable people processes for a growing business
• Supporting diverse operational teams across digital, logistics, and retail settings
• Driving performance, clarity of objectives, and alignment to commercial priorities

What you'll need to succeed

Experience within retail and FMCG fashion environments, working across the full consumer goods lifecycle.CIPD L5 (or equivalent)Strong stakeholder management and the confidence to challenge senior leaders.Strong understanding of UK employment law (knowledge of employment regulations in Poland and Australia an advantage).

What you'll get in return

Generous pay and benefits

What you need to do now

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