Head of HR

Company Description

Salary: Highly Competitive

Location: Hybrid Remote – Milton Keynes. With regular travel required.

We are seeking an innovative and dynamic Head of Human Resources who will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing HR strategies that align with Securitas’ overall business objectives, in a current phase of real business transformation, if you are ready to make a real difference as part of a premium global brand, the this could be the role for you.

This role is brand new to the business and will be responsible for fostering a positive, inclusive, and high-performance work environment by driving employee engagement, development, and well-being. Through strategic workforce planning, digital transformation, and innovation, the Head of HR will ensure the organisation remains agile, competitive, and future-ready.

Job Description

• HR Strategy & Leadership – Align HR strategies with business goals to drive organisational success.
• Employee Engagement – Foster a positive, inclusive workplace and resolve escalations effectively.
• Performance & Talent Management – Lead a high-performing HR team to meet business needs.
• Compliance & Best Practice – Ensure adherence to employment laws and HR best practices.
• Learning & Development – Champion continuous upskilling and career growth opportunities.
• Leadership & Mentorship – Coach and develop HR teams and business leaders.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion – Drive initiatives that create a workplace where everyone belongs.
• Change Management – Lead HR-driven change and transformation initiatives.
• HR Technology & Data – Leverage tech and data analytics to enhance decision-making.
• Culture & Innovation – Promote creativity, adaptability, and continuous improvement.
• Digital Transformation – Implement modern HR tech solutions to streamline processes.
• Progressive Policies – Develop policies that support hybrid work and flexible benefits.
• Company Values & Risk Awareness – Uphold core values while prioritising safety and compliance.

Qualifications

Essential Skills:

• CIPD (L7 Desirable)
• Proven history of leading a large, high performing HR team, delivering innovative HR solutions and data driven insights.
• Strong leadership and management skills with a track record of optimising team performance and development
• Extensive experience in a large, unionised services business

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills, particularly at a senior level
• Demonstrates ethical behaviour, openness and honesty
• Self-motivated, resilient and able to work under pressure.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel as an when required, both in the UK and abroad.

Desirable:

• Understanding of principles including but not limited to - Agile, Lean or Kaizen.
• Knowledge of the security industry.
• Membership of a related professional body

Additional Information

It’s great to see you’re considering a career with us here at Securitas UK! You're one step away from joining our global team of over 375,000 professionals.

Ready to take the next step? Click 'I’m Interested' to submit your CV. Questions? Reach out anytime at [email protected].

Why Choose Securitas UK?

At Securitas UK, we are on a mission to make the world a safer place, driven by our core values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness. We foster empowerment, innovation, and growth, offering industry-leading training and career development opportunities.

What You Can Expect

Applying for a new role can be exciting yet daunting. Our dedicated Recruitment Team carefully reviews every application, and we appreciate your patience. Need support? We’re here to help—just drop us an email.

Diversity & Inclusion: Be Yourself at Securitas

We are an all-inclusive employer, embracing individuality and diversity as key to our success. Our belonging strategy focuses on:

• Career Growth: Clear pathways from apprenticeships to leadership programs.
• Inclusive Leadership: A culture of respect, transparency, and collaboration.
• Fair Pay & Benefits: Competitive, equitable compensation and benefits.

Our Commitment to You

We support our workforce through initiatives such as:

• Employee Networks – Safe spaces to connect and influence policies for change.
• Race at Work Charter & Armed Forces Covenant – Supporting equality and inclusion.
• Disability Confident Employer – Ensuring accessibility with our Reasonable Adjustment Passport. With our Level 2 Disability Confident Employer Certification - We commit to guaranteeing an interview to anyone who discloses a disability at screening, providing they live within the location requirements.
• Health & Well-being Programs – Mental health support and workplace wellness.
• Neurodiversity Top Employer Certification – Leading inclusivity for neurodivergent individuals.

We celebrate diversity year-round with events like BSL Week, International Women’s Day, PRIDE, and Black History Month and so much more!

Take the Next Step

Join us and be part of a team that values you. Click ‘Apply Now’ and start your career with Securitas UK today!