Michael Page
People Policy & Experience Lead
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Job Title: People Policy & Experience Lead
We're seeking an experienced People Policy & Experience Lead to drive the development and delivery of a modern, inclusive people policy framework while enhancing key moments across the colleague experience. This strategic and hands-on role will lead policy design and rollout, embed cultural change, and create a meaningful recognition and appreciation framework that helps people feel valued, connected and empowered.
Client Details
Our client is a well-established national organisation currently undertaking an exciting cultural transformation programme. With a strong commitment to creating an inclusive, empowering and purpose-led workplace, they are investing in modern people practices that enable colleagues to thrive, feel recognised and deliver their best work.
This role offers the chance to make a lasting impact by influencing how policy, culture and colleague experience come together to support organisational success.
This is a 18-Month Fixed-Term Contract, hybrid role with occasional travel to Leeds.
Description
As People Policy & Experience Lead, you will take ownership of a high-profile programme focused on strengthening organisational culture through effective people policies, colleague experience design and employee recognition.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading the end-to-end review, development and implementation of a new people policy framework that is modern, accessible, legally compliant and aligned to organisational values.
- Designing and rolling out people policies, guidance, toolkits, communications and learning resources that support successful adoption across the business.
- Developing and delivering a company-wide recognition and appreciation framework that celebrates contribution, supports reward strategy and strengthens engagement.
- Reviewing key stages of the colleague journey and identifying opportunities to improve employee experience, engagement and productivity.
- Leading projects that support cultural transformation and organisational change.
- Building strong relationships with stakeholders across HR and the wider business to ensure successful delivery and long-term sustainability.
- Measuring the impact of initiatives and using data and insight to drive continuous improvement.
- Championing inclusive and collaborative ways of working, ensuring colleague voices help shape new approaches and solutions.
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Profile
We are looking for someone who can think strategically while remaining highly delivery-focused.
You will ideally have:
- Availability to commence the contract in September 2026.
- Significant experience developing and implementing people policy frameworks.
- Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and its practical application.
- Experience leading organisational change, culture initiatives and behaviour change programmes.
- A proven track record of designing and delivering employee experience initiatives.
- Experience creating and implementing recognition and appreciation programmes.
- The ability to develop engaging communications, training materials and adoption strategies.
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
- A collaborative, pragmatic and solutions-focused approach.
- Experience working across multiple HR disciplines, including areas such as Employee Relations, Reward, Organisational Development, Learning or HR Business Partnering.
- High levels of resilience, adaptability and commercial awareness.
- CIPD qualification or equivalent professional accreditation would be advantageous.
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Job Offer
- Salary: £60,000 FTE
- Contract Type: 18-month Fixed-Term Contract
- Working Arrangement: Predominantly remote working, Hybrid working with occasional travel to Leeds, Peterborough and London
- Start Date: September start available
This role would suit a forward-thinking HR or People professional who enjoys building policy strategy, driving adoption and creating colleague experiences that genuinely make a difference.
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