Head of Talent & Engagement (FTC)

📍Hybrid, Central London (Holborn)

At Perkbox, we are on a mission to improve lives by transforming how companies support their people. Through our all-in-one platform, we deliver meaningful benefits, recognition, and wellbeing solutions that make a real difference to employees every day. But it starts with our own people.

We're building a culture that prioritises wellbeing, celebrates impact, and empowers growth. If you're excited by purpose-driven work and creating better employee experiences at scale, you'll fit right in.

Covering parental leave, we are recruiting a Head of Talent & Engagement on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Reporting to our Senior People Director, you'll lead our approach to learning, performance, talent, engagement and internal communications, helping every employee thrive at Perkbox.


What you'll be responsible for:

Learning & Development

• Own and continuously improve the global induction and onboarding experience, working with Talent Acquisition from pre-boarding.

• Lead core learning programmes, including compliance, professional skills and leadership development.

• Manage learning technology to deliver effective, scalable learning.

• Build development pathways for managers and leaders at every level.

Performance & Talent

• Lead the performance management approach across the business.

• Equip managers for fair, effective performance conversations.

• Drive talent reviews and succession planning with senior leaders.

• Create and embed career frameworks with clear progression pathways.

Employee Engagement & Listening

• Own our employee listening strategy, engagement surveys and feedback channels.

• Turn employee insights into clear priorities and measurable action plans.

• Partner with leaders to improve engagement and accountability.

Internal Communications

• Define and deliver the internal communications strategy.

• Translate business priorities and organisational change into clear, engaging communications.

• Lead company-wide campaigns that align and connect teams across locations.

Culture & Recognition

• Shape and evolve our recognition strategy.

• Lead initiatives that support wellbeing, inclusion and belonging.

• Oversee culture programmes, company events and employee advocacy.

• Partner with Product and Marketing to share employee insight and engagement opportunities.

Skills & Experience you'll have:

• Significant experience leading talent, learning, engagement or organisational development programmes.

• Strong internal communications experience and the ability to simplify complex messages.

• Strong analytical skills and confidence using people data.

• Experience partnering with senior stakeholders, including Executive teams.

• Excellent project management, communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience working in a high-growth or scaling organisation.
  

What's in it for you?

• A unique opportunity to shape the employee experience across Perkbox and help create an environment where people can do their best work.

• Hybrid working, with two days per week in our Holborn office.

• Private healthcare and a health cash plan.

• Pension scheme.

• 28+ days annual leave, plus bank holidays.

• A supportive culture that values wellbeing, growth and belonging.
  

Interview Process

• Online interview with the Senior Talent Advisor

• Online interview with the Head of Talent and Head of People

• In-person meeting with the Head of Talent and Chief People Officer

Diversity & Inclusion
At Perkbox, we are committed to being an inclusive and fair employer for all. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, circumstances, ages, disabilities, ethnicities, religions or beliefs, gender identities and sexual orientations. Just let us know if you need reasonable adjustments during hiring.