Interim VP of People / Head of People - FTC 10 months (UK - Remote)
Pickle · TELECOMMUTE · Posted Jul 8, 2026
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About us
About Us
Pickle is a business enablement service. We provide fractional, embedded, human-led support across the functions that quietly keep growing businesses moving. EA and executive support, admin, customer support, operations, bookkeeping and HR.
We work alongside founder and operator-led businesses at the moments when they need more capacity, more structure, or more support than they currently have. Our people embed into client businesses and take genuine ownership of the work. No task-ticking, no arm's-length delivery. Just real judgement and follow-through.
About our client and the role
Location: Remote (UK-based applicants only)
Contract: Fixed-Term (Approximately 10 months)
Start: Mid-July (or as soon as available)
Salary: £75,000–£90,000 pro rata (depending on experience)
About the Opportunity
We're partnering with a rapidly growing, profitable, remote-first technology business that is transforming the education sector and supporting millions of users every month.
As the business continues to scale, they are seeking an experienced Interim VP of People / Head of People to provide maternity cover and lead the People function during an exciting period of growth.
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior People leader who enjoys operating in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments and is comfortable balancing strategic leadership with hands-on operational delivery.
The Role
Reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with the leadership team, you will lead all aspects of the People function while ensuring continuity across people operations, culture, performance, compliance, and employee experience.
This role requires someone who can quickly build relationships, gain credibility across the business, and confidently lead an established People function from day one.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and oversee the People function across the business.
Partner with the CEO and leadership team on organisational design, workforce planning and strategic people initiatives.
Provide expert guidance on employee relations, performance management and employment matters.
Own the delivery of the People strategy and ensure effective execution across the employee lifecycle.
Maintain compliance with UK employment legislation and HR best practice.
Lead performance review processes and support existing progression and development frameworks.
Partner with managers on compensation, benefits and workforce planning.
Foster a high-performing, collaborative and inclusive company culture.
Identify opportunities to leverage AI and automation to improve People processes and operational efficiency.
Ensure payroll and core People operations continue to run smoothly throughout the contract.