Director of People

Location: Glasgow City Centre (with hybrid flexibility)

Contract Type: Permanent Full-time (35 hours/week)

Reports to: Managing Director

About the Role

This is a transformative opportunity for an experienced HR leader to shape and influence people strategy across a growing legal firm. The Director of People, Culture and Development will play a key strategic role in creating an inclusive, engaging, and high-performing environment aligned with our firm's long-term vision.

Key Responsibilities Culture, Strategy and Engagement

• Champion and embed our values throughout all policies, behaviours, and practices.
• Design and implement a comprehensive engagement strategy including feedback mechanisms and internal communications.
• Foster a culture of psychological safety and wellbeing across the organisation.
• Ensure cultural alignment throughout the entire employee lifecycle.

  Learning, Development and Training

• Develop and deliver structured training programmes including CPD, leadership, and soft skills.
• Expand the Capability Framework to support clear career progression.
• Oversee a first-class Trainee Programme with robust induction and mentorship.
• Equip managers with practical tools to support team development.

  Performance and Retention

• Lead performance reviews, succession planning, and progression frameworks.
• Identify and support high-potential employees with tailored development plans.
• Promote transparent and fair handling of underperformance.
• Align individual aspirations with business goals through structured career pathways.

  Recruitment and Benefits

• Lead the design and delivery of a values-aligned recruitment strategy.
• Champion our employer brand internally and externally.
• Review and evolve the benefits package based on employee needs and market trends.
• Work closely with senior leadership to ensure strategic talent acquisition.

  Strategic HR Leadership

• Use people analytics to support data-driven decision making.
• Lead a growing team across L&D and HR operations.
• Advise the Managing Director and senior leaders on people strategy.
• Drive measurable and sustainable cultural and operational change.

  Candidate Profile

  Experience and Skills

• Minimum 7 to 10 years in senior HR, People or L&D leadership roles.
• Proven success in strategic HR delivery in legal, professional services, or regulated sectors.
• Strong leadership, influence, and communication across senior stakeholders.
• Proficient in HR tech, analytics, and development frameworks.

  Qualifications

• Degree in HR, Business, Psychology or a related field.
• CIPD Level 5 (minimum) or equivalent experience.
• Coaching or facilitation certification (desirable).

  Personal Attributes

• Strategic thinker with a practical, delivery-focused mindset.
• Emotionally intelligent and values-led.
• Passionate about people development and inclusion.
• Resilient, adaptable, and commercially aware.

  What We Offer

• Competitive salary and Company Bonus Scheme.
• 23 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.
• Holiday loyalty scheme (up to 5 additional days).
• Buy and sell holiday options.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity benefits.
• Hybrid working and modern Glasgow office.
• Birthday early finish and regular team events.

We are only accepting direct applications for this position. We kindly ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this role.

We look forward to hearing from you!