People & Culture Director

 

Why Valtech? We’re the experience innovation company - a trusted partner to the world’s most recognized brands. To our people we offer growth opportunities, a values-driven culture, international careers and the chance to shape the future of experience. 

Join more than 6,000+ curious and diverse minds in connecting people, data and technology to produce amazing experiences for some of the world’s most influential companies. Become a maker, builder or creator as we explore the possibilities of sustainable digital technology, helping clients to rapidly innovate, modernise their systems, enable their teams, and optimise for continued growth.  

Role Purpose - The Why 

As the People & Culture Director UK, you will join the group P&C function at Valtech and focus on being a strategic partner to the UK MD and Leadership Team. You’ll lead a team of People & Culture Advisors and Business Partners and play a pivotal role in implementing and executing the group people strategy during a time of transformation, ensuring operational excellence while fostering a high-performance, cohesive and inclusive culture.

This role is both strategic and hands-on - balancing long-term vision with day-to-day leadership. You will ensure operational excellence, employee engagement and growth, and organisational development while championing Valtech’s employee experience and culture. As a member of both the UK Leadership Team and Group P&C Function, you’ll align local initiatives with regional and global strategies, driving cultural alignment.

Role Accountability - The What 

 Senior Leadership & Partnership

• Act as a trusted advisor to the UK MD and leadership team on all people and culture matters.
• Build strong relationships with leaders to influence decision-making and drive a positive people culture.
• Represent the P&C function on the UK Leadership Team and contribute to business strategy.
• Collaborate with other P&C leaders and the broader P&C Team to align local initiatives with regional and global strategies.
• Ensure consistent delivery of P&C processes, policies and projects across the region.

 Team Leadership 

• Lead, inspire and grow a team of People & Culture Advisors and Business Partners across the UK.
• Foster collaboration, consistency, knowledge sharing and a high performing culture.
• Set clear expectations, provide regular feedback, and support continuous learning and development.
• Allocate workload effectively and ensure consistent case management standards across the region.

 Integration & Change Management

• Lead the people integration efforts following recent acquisitions, ensuring a seamless cultural and operational transition.
• Align compensation, benefits, and employment practices across the UK.
• Advise on organisational design and orchestrate restructuring and change initiatives as needed.

 People Experience & Culture

• Own the end-to-end employee experience, from onboarding to offboarding.
• Champion Valtech’s employee experience and embed a strong, inclusive culture across the organisation.
• Lead engagement strategies and initiatives to nurture and improve employee satisfaction and reduce attrition.

 Operational Excellence

• Ensure compliance with UK labour laws and HR best practices.
• Lead on complex ER cases and/or escalations.
• Align to global and regional initiatives to implement scalable global solutions, policies and processes.
• Contribute to the development and review of P&C policies and frameworks, ensuring they remain compliant with relevant employment legislation.
• Monitor regional compliance, including documentation, data security and audit requirements.
• Actively identify areas for continuous improvement in people systems, processes, data and policy.
• Reduce local manual admin and processes through partnership with People Systems and Shared Services, as well as embracing the use of AI.

 Data, Insight & Reporting 

• Review and interpret people metrics, spotting trends and recommending solutions
• Leverage data insights to support decision‑making and identify areas for improvement.

 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

• Partner with the global DEI function to localize and lead initiatives that foster inclusion and belonging.
• Support learning pathways for underrepresented groups and promote allyship.

Competencies & Skills - The How 

• Proven experience in a senior People & Culture leadership role within the technology/digital sector, ideally within a consulting or agency environment.
• Demonstrated success in acting as and leading People & Culture Advisors and Business Partners. Proven experience coaching and/or leading HR professionals.
• You’re comfortable navigating ambiguity, solving complex problems and influencing at the executive level.
• Ideally, you will have previous experience working within a multinational organisation, working with geographically distributed, remote teams. 
• Comfortable operating in and managing multiple stakeholders in a matrixed, global organisation.
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach - able to zoom out and lead, but also ready to roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty to make things happen.
• An energetic, resilient leader with a strong sense of ownership, a “We before Me” mindset and great communication skills.
• Strong expertise in employee relations, including complex case management – ability to act as an escalation point for complex cases.
• You'll possess a CIPD Level 5 or 7 qualification. 
• Excellent knowledge of local labour law and HR best practice.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills across multiple locations or stakeholders.
• High level of professionalism, confidentiality and sound judgement.
• Collaborative mindset, resilience and adaptability in a constantly changing business environment.
• Working with agility (mindset and practices).
• Committed to fostering an inclusive and positive workplace culture.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on operational delivery.

Commitment to reaching all kinds of people 

We design experiences that work for all kinds of people - and that starts with our own teams. At Valtech, we’re intentional about building an inclusive culture where everyone feels supported to grow, thrive and achieve their goals. No matter your background, you belong here. Explore our Diversity & Inclusion site to see how we’re creating a more equitable Valtech for all. 

Your application process

Once you apply, our Talent Acquisition team will review your application. Your CV should cover key information on relevant experiences and expertise. We do not require information such as age, gender, marital status, or a headshot in your application. We review all candidates based on skills, experience, and potential. 

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We are committed to inclusion and accessibility. If you need reasonable accommodations during the interview process, please either indicate it in your application or let your Talent Partner know. 

  

About Valtech

Valtech is the experience innovation company that exists to unlock a better way to experience the world. By blending crafts, categories, and cultures, we help brands unlock new value in an increasingly digital world. At the intersection of data, AI, creativity, and technology, we drive transformation for leading organizations, including L’Oréal, Mars, Audi, P&G, Volkswagen Dolby, and more. We don’t just talk about transformation. We make it happen. Our people are the heart of our success, and we foster a workplace where everyone has the support to thrive, grow and innovate. 

Are you ready to create what’s next? Join us.