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VP of People
VP of People
Application Deadline: 1 August 2026
Department & Details
- Department: People & Talent
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Location: Zinc – London
- Reporting To: Sam Norman
- Compensation: £95,000 – £100,000 / year
About the Role
We’ve grown from 45 to 170+ people in just two years, and we’re now scaling our People function to support further growth. This is an opportunity to step into a VP of People role—your seat will be at our company’s leadership table from day one, shaping strategy that will guide Zinc from 150 to 200+ people while preserving our culture.
You’ll work hand-in-hand with our CEO and leadership team to shape org design, culture, and manager development, ensuring the right infrastructure exists to empower every Zinc team member to thrive.
This isn’t a traditional HR-backed support function—it’s a strategic leadership position with real ownership over one of the most critical forces in scaling a business. If this aligns with what you’re seeking, we’d love to hear from you! 🎉
What You’ll Focus On Initially 🏆
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People Strategy: Define the 2-year plan for talent attraction, development, and retention to support our growth objectives. Translate business goals into actionable people priorities and report back to leadership regularly.
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Culture & Employee Value Proposition (EVP): Preserve and amplify what makes Zinc exceptional as we scale. Create defensible culture initiatives that keep our environment vibrant and purposeful.
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Key Responsibilities 📋
Key Areas of Ownership
- People Strategy: Craft and own the 2-year plan, shaping it in collaboration with the leadership team.
- Org Design: Assist in structural scaling decisions—whether rerouting reporting lines or growing teams—to optimise fit and growth.
- Culture & EVP: Define our cultural DNA and champion initiatives that sustain it through growth.
- Learning & Development: Design a framework robust enough to scale alongside our team expansion to 200+ employees.
- Performance & Progression: Define the philosophy and schedule that seamlessly integrates with our existing systems, ensuring clarity and alignment.
- Leadership Partnership: Attend and influence the leadership team as a peer, not a secondary function.
Skills, Knowledge & Experience 🔍
What We’re Looking For
- Proven leadership in VP or Director of People roles within a SaaS or tech business, preferably at a scale of 200–500 people.
- Real-world experience designing and advising organisations, not just external consultancy.
- Amity towards startup culture, recognising it as a competitive strength rather than something to be eliminated.
- A confident presence in a room of high-energy, authoritative leaders—deliver strong opinions, and challenge when necessary.
- A data-savvy but instinct-driven mindset—trust your judgement while leveraging data.
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Benefits
What Zinc Offers
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Innovative work: Contribute to reimagining hiring data ownership.
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Time Off & Flexibility:
- 24 days of holiday + Public Holidays + your birth day off each year 🎉
- Early finish days (Fridays at 16:00).
- Yearly global retreat (2024: Italy ✈️)
- 30 days to work from anywhere 🌍
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Career & Personal Growth:
- £1,200 annual benefits allowance (ThanksBen available from Month 2).
- Unlimited personal coaching access through MoreHappi.
- Enhanced parental leave (Maternity, Paternity, Adoption).
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Financial Perks:
- Statutory pension via NEST Scheme (3% employer, 5% employee contribution).
- Zinc shares through the EMI Scheme.
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Wellness & Practical Support:
- Electric vehicle leasing via an EV Car Scheme.
- Workplace nursery benefit through Yellownest.
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Social & Community Perks:
- Company-wide socials and quarterly team events.
- Free Monday lunches.
- Anniversary celebrations 🥳
- Meaningful company culture that values everyone’s contributions.
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