HR Director

HR Director
Cotswolds - multi-site with UK travel
£120,000 + car allowance + benefits

A senior HR leadership role within a growing, multi-site hospitality and wellness business. This is a pivotal appointment at group level, supporting a shift from a single-site operation into a scaled, multi-property platform backed by significant investment and an active acquisition pipeline. The role will work closely with the board and senior leadership team to shape the people strategy, build capability, and support rapid expansion over the next 18–24 months.

The Role:

Lead and evolve the people strategy to support a transition from a single-site business into a multi-site group operationPartner with the board and senior leadership team to align talent strategy with growth, acquisitions, and long-term business objectivesOversee and develop an established people team across HR, recruitment, training, and employee relationsDrive a clear and consistent culture agenda, embedding values across multiple sites while allowing for operational nuanceSupport ongoing and future acquisitions, including integration, restructuring, and workforce planningBuild scalable people processes, ensuring they are aligned but not overly corporate or restrictive to individual site needsLead on organisational design, succession planning, and leadership development as the group expandsProvide hands-on support across sites where needed, balancing strategic leadership with operational visibilityAct as a key advisor to the board on all people-related matters during a period of significant change and growth

The Person:

Proven HR Director or senior HR leader within premium hospitality, hotels, leisure, or a related multi-site environmentExperience operating at group level, ideally through periods of growth, acquisition, or transformationStrong strategic capability, with the ability to translate vision into practical, scalable people solutionsCredible operator who can lead from the front and build relationships across both head office and site teamsExperience shaping and embedding culture and values within a growing businessCommercially aware, with a clear understanding of how people strategy drives performanceExperience within premium or high-quality environments is advantageousResilient, pragmatic, and able to operate effectively in a fast-moving, evolving business

CVs to kate@corecruitment.com