# Head of People > Target · Cardiff, United Kingdom (Hybrid) · — · Posted 2026-05-29 **Salary:** GBP 100,000–120,000 **Workplace:** hybrid ## Description Hybrid, Cardiff Office at least 2 days per week | Up to £120,000 per annum **Create a workplace where people thrive** At Target, we believe that when people feel valued, supported and inspired, great things happen—for our colleagues, our clients and our business. That’s why we’re looking for an experienced **Head of People** to help shape our culture, guide our leaders and bring our People Strategy to life. This is more than a leadership role – it’s an opportunity to influence how hundreds of people experience work, every day. **About the role** As our **Head of People**, you’ll sit on the Senior Leadership Team and play a key role in shaping both our people agenda and wider business strategy. You’ll lead the development of a forward-thinking People Strategy, ensuring Target continues to be a place where people can do their best work and feel proud to belong. You’ll lead a talented and passionate People Team – ensuring teams work together to create a joined-up, inspiring colleague experience. You’ll also be a visible, trusted leader across the business - someone who connects people, brings clarity and ensures we stay true to what ‘good’ looks like. **What you’ll be doing** **Shaping culture and engagement** - Champion an inclusive, high-performing culture where people feel valued, heard and empowered - Drive colleague engagement and ensure we’re creating a consistently great colleague experience **Leading strategy and delivery** - Develop and deliver our People Strategy, aligned to business goals - Use insight, data and best practice to guide decisions and continually evolve our approach **Partnering across the business** - Work closely with the CEO, ExCo and Board, advising on all people-related matters - Support leaders across the organisation to build strong teams and great cultures - Strengthen relationships internally and externally - sharing insights and best practice **Leading and growing the People function** - Inspire, coach and develop a high-performing People Team - Set clear goals, encourage innovation and ensure effective delivery across all areas - Lead the wider UK teams within our parent company, Tech Mahindra – aligning our culture and values **Driving excellence in people practices** - Ensure best practice across all aspects of HR, Talent, Learning, Engagement and Communication - Lead change and transformation initiatives that positively impact our people - Maintain strong governance, compliance and a risk-aware culture **Owning resources and impact** - Manage the People Team budget and ensure initiatives deliver meaningful value - Build business cases and ensure strong return on investment for people programmes **What you’ll bring** You’re someone who cares deeply about people _and_ performance – and knows the magic happens when the two come together. You’ll be: - A **values-led leader** who sets the tone and brings others with you - A **trusted voice at the top table**, confident influencing senior leaders and the Board - A **big-picture thinker** who connects strategy to real-world impact - A **brilliant coach**, growing talent and building high-performing teams - **Commercially sharp**, balancing people priorities with business outcomes - Calm in the chaos—**resilient, adaptable and energised by pace and change** ## Requirements You’ve built your career around creating great workplaces—and you know what good really looks like. You’ll have: - A **CIPD qualification** (or equivalent experience) - A proven track record of **building and leading high-performing teams** - Strong **commercial awareness**, including budget ownership and financial planning And a broad, hands-on background across: - Employee Relations & employment law - Talent Acquisition & Recruitment - Learning & Development and organisational growth - Engagement, culture and internal communications - People data, analytics and insight - Change and transformation **What it’s like to work here** At Target, we’re proud of the culture we’re building together: - A place where **people genuinely support each other** - Where **feedback is open, regular and constructive** - Where achievements are recognised and celebrated through our **‘My Recognition’ portal** - Where we focus on creating a **positive, inclusive experience for everyone** We believe in giving people the freedom, trust and encouragement to make a real difference. ## Benefits - 30 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays (From Day 1) - Defined Pension Contribution Scheme (Employer matched up to 6%). Plus, option to contribute via Salary Exchange (alternatively known as Salary Sacrifice) - Employee Discount Scheme, access to discounts and offers across 100s of leading retailers. Plus, cashback on purchases - Company Paid Private Medical Insurance (benefit in kind) - Group Life Assurance - Group Income Protection - Discretionary Annual Pay Review - Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme - Loyal Service Scheme - rewarding your commitment with financial recognition, additional holidays, and matched pension contributions of up to 10% at key service milestones. - Free Flu Vaccinations, Eye Tests and employer contribution towards glasses - Recognition Scheme - Free Mortgage Advice and Support - Wisdom Wellbeing, your go to for wellbeing resources and solutions to include an Employee Assistance Program - Everest Funeral Concierge - Free Bereavement and Probate Advice and Support - Access to a GP 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year through GP24 - Paid eye tests and employer contribution towards spectacles specifically for VDU use. - Enhanced parental leave  **You can also select other benefits, we cover the upfront cost and make monthly deductions from your pay, interest free!** - Technology Buying Scheme - Discounted Gym Memberships - Taste Card / Coffee Club Membership - Charitable Payroll Giving - Cycle to work Scheme (Salary Sacrifice) This is your chance to shape not just a strategy—but a culture. If you’re passionate about creating workplaces where people can thrive, we’d love to hear from you. **Apply today and help us build something special.** ## Apply [Apply at Target](https://apply.workable.com/target-group/j/E98278C331/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)