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People Policy & Experience Lead

Leeds Interim £55,000 - £60,000 per year View Job Description
We're seeking an experienced People Policy & Experience Lead to drive the development and delivery of a modern, inclusive people policy framework while enhancing key moments across the colleague experience. This strategic and hands-on role will lead policy design and rollout, embed cultural change, and create a meaningful recognition and appreciation framework that helps people feel valued, connected and empowered.
  • September start ideally required.
  • 18 month fixed-term contract. Hybrid working

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established national organisation currently undertaking an exciting cultural transformation programme. With a strong commitment to creating an inclusive, empowering and purpose-led workplace, they are investing in modern people practices that enable colleagues to thrive, feel recognised and deliver their best work.

This role offers the chance to make a lasting impact by influencing how policy, culture and colleague experience come together to support organisational success.

This is a 18-Month Fixed-Term Contract, hybrid role with occasional travel to Leeds.

Job Description

As People Policy & Experience Lead, you will take ownership of a high-profile programme focused on strengthening organisational culture through effective people policies, colleague experience design and employee recognition.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading the end-to-end review, development and implementation of a new people policy framework that is modern, accessible, legally compliant and aligned to organisational values.
  • Designing and rolling out people policies, guidance, toolkits, communications and learning resources that support successful adoption across the business.
  • Developing and delivering a company-wide recognition and appreciation framework that celebrates contribution, supports reward strategy and strengthens engagement.
  • Reviewing key stages of the colleague journey and identifying opportunities to improve employee experience, engagement and productivity.
  • Leading projects that support cultural transformation and organisational change.
  • Building strong relationships with stakeholders across HR and the wider business to ensure successful delivery and long-term sustainability.
  • Measuring the impact of initiatives and using data and insight to drive continuous improvement.
  • Championing inclusive and collaborative ways of working, ensuring colleague voices help shape new approaches and solutions.



The Successful Applicant

We are looking for someone who can think strategically while remaining highly delivery-focused.

You will ideally have:

  • Availability to commence the contract in September 2026.
  • Significant experience developing and implementing people policy frameworks.
  • Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and its practical application.
  • Experience leading organisational change, culture initiatives and behaviour change programmes.
  • A proven track record of designing and delivering employee experience initiatives.
  • Experience creating and implementing recognition and appreciation programmes.
  • The ability to develop engaging communications, training materials and adoption strategies.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
  • A collaborative, pragmatic and solutions-focused approach.
  • Experience working across multiple HR disciplines, including areas such as Employee Relations, Reward, Organisational Development, Learning or HR Business Partnering.
  • High levels of resilience, adaptability and commercial awareness.
  • CIPD qualification or equivalent professional accreditation would be advantageous.



What's on Offer

  • £60,000 FTE
  • 18-month Fixed-Term Contract
  • Predominantly remote working
  • Hybrid working with occasional travel to Leeds, Peterborough and London
  • Opportunity to lead a significant people transformation initiative
  • September start available



This role would suit a forward-thinking HR or People professional who enjoys building policy strategy, driving adoption and creating colleague experiences that genuinely make a difference.

Contact
Amy Smith (nee Procter)
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7078852
Phone number
07467000150

Job summary

Job function
Human Resources
Subsector
HR Business Partner
Sector
Not For Profit
Where
Leeds
Contract type
Interim
Consultant name
Amy Smith (nee Procter)
Consultant phone
07467000150
Job reference
JN-082026-7078852