Sudbury
HR Manager \n Lead People. Drive Performance. Shape the Future. \n Are you a passionate and experienced people leader who thrives on creating high-performing teams, driving operational excellence, and building outstanding workplace cultures? \n We are looking for an ambitious Head of People & Operations to join a growing organisation and play a key role in driving business success. This is a senior leadership position offering the opportunity to influence strategy, lead operational performance, and create a positive, values-driven culture where people can thrive. \n What You'll Be Doing \n People Leadership & Culture \n\n • Lead all aspects of the employee journey, including recruitment, onboarding, engagement, performance management, and retention.\n, • Build and nurture a positive, high-performing workplace culture.\n, • Champion company values and ensure they are embedded across the business.\n, • Manage employee relations matters professionally and fairly.\n, • Drive initiatives that enhance employee wellbeing, engagement, and collaboration.\n\n Business & Operational Leadership \n\n • Oversee the day-to-day operations of the business, ensuring efficiency and consistency across all functions.\n, • Translate business priorities into actionable plans and deliver measurable results.\n, • Identify opportunities for improvement and implement processes that support sustainable growth.\n, • Drive accountability, performance, and continuous improvement across teams.\n\n Performance & Commercial Focus \n\n • Establish and lead a structured performance management framework.\n, • Chair and facilitate regular meetings to review business performance and progress.\n, • Monitor KPIs and ensure teams remain focused on delivering results.\n, • Support commercial objectives by aligning people and operational strategies with business growth plans.\n\n Learning & Development \n\n • Design and implement training and development programmes.\n, • Develop clear career pathways and progression opportunities.\n, • Support succession planning and future leadership development.\n, • Identify skills gaps and create solutions that enhance business performance.\n\n Growth & Change Management \n\n • Support business expansion through effective operational planning.\n, • Lead change initiatives and ensure teams remain engaged throughout periods of growth and transformation.\n, • Foster a culture that embraces innovation and continuous improvement.\n\n Health, Safety & Compliance \n\n • Lead and maintain health and safety compliance across the organisation.\n, • Ensure policies, procedures, and risk management processes are up to date.\n, • Promote a proactive safety-first culture and employee wellbeing.\n\n What We're Looking For \n CIPD Level 5 qualified (or equivalent experience) \n Proven experience in a senior People, HR, Operations, or Business Leadership role \n Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams \n Experience driving operational performance and business improvements \n Excellent communication and relationship-building skills \n Commercial awareness and a results-focused mindset \n Strong understanding of employment law and HR best practice \n A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to influence at all levels \n Why This Role? \n This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of both the people and operational functions within a growing business. You'll have the chance to make a genuine impact, shape culture, improve performance, and help deliver ambitious growth plans. \n Ready to take the lead and make a difference? \n Apply today and become the driving force behind people, performance, and business success.