Head of People & Culture

Role overview

Genuit Group brings together the stability of a leading market player with a workplace culture centred on collaboration, accountability and ongoing improvement. The company invests in its people, welcomes fresh ideas and aims to foster an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work.

This opportunity is for an accomplished, commercially aware Head of People & Culture to steer the people agenda for the Residential Segment within the Water Division. The role is highly influential and requires close partnership with senior leaders to shape and deliver a people strategy that supports business performance, enables growth and strengthens culture.

You will report to the Managing Director for Residential and also have a functional reporting line to the Divisional People & Culture Director. In this position, you will provide strategic leadership across Polypipe Building Products in Doncaster, Manthorpe Building Products in Ripley, Salamander in Sunderland, and Talon in Reading.

You will lead a capable People & Culture team and play an important role in ensuring the businesses have the talent, capability and culture needed to meet their goals.

Key accountabilities

• Create and execute a people plan that supports both business priorities and Group objectives.
• Serve as a trusted adviser to senior leaders on organisational effectiveness, workforce planning and business change.
• Drive talent management, succession planning and leadership development across the segment.
• Strengthen a high-performance culture through effective performance management and employee engagement activity.
• Lead organisational change initiatives and support business growth.
• Promote diversity, equity and inclusion and help build a workplace where colleagues feel respected and supported.
• Provide guidance on complex employee relations matters and help ensure compliance with employment law and internal policies.
• Coach, lead and develop the People & Culture team so they deliver a consistent and high-quality service.

What the company is looking for

The ideal candidate is an experienced people leader who combines strategic thinking with a practical, hands-on style.

• Extensive background in a senior people leadership role within a complex, multi-site organisation.
• Proven ability to design and implement people strategies that produce measurable business outcomes.
• Experience of leading change, cultural transformation and employee engagement programmes.
• Strong commercial judgement and the ability to balance business needs with a people-focused approach.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, including partnering with senior leadership teams.
• Deep employee relations expertise and a solid understanding of UK employment legislation.
• Experience of leading and developing high-performing HR teams.
• CIPD Level 7, or equivalent experience.

Why this role stands out

This is a chance to shape the people agenda across a major part of the business and influence the future of established, market-leading brands. You will join an organisation that values teamwork, encourages innovation and is committed to supporting employee growth and success.

Additional information

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 07/07/2026.

Genuit Group also states a commitment to recognising and developing the contribution its people make to business success. The organisation is focused on attracting talent from the widest possible pool and plays a role in making the built environment more sustainable by building a low-carbon business and delivering sustainable solutions at scale.