VP of Technology - Hybrid
New Yesterday
Saisei Talent are delighted to have been retained by Powerverse to find a hands-on, high-impact Head of People. We are seeking someone whos grown up in tech/startups, understands agile/squad-based ways of working, and is ready to step into (or was recently) Head of People level. Powerverse is a purpose-led tech company (spun out of Lightsource bp and now independently owned) on a mission to make energy management simpler, more connected and sustainable. 50 employees across the UK, Ireland, Spain, Greece and Malaysia (plus third-party teams in India and Ukraine), theyre entering a stabilisation-and-shape phase after significant change and now need a People leader to help them grow with intention. Their product and engineering orgs run in agile, cross-functional squads.
Brings strong experience in L&D, performance, and people systems.
Has emotional intelligence, presence, and the ability to build trust across cultures.
Build the Foundations
Design and implement core HR policies and processes across multiple geographies
Standardise and embed recruitment, onboarding and performance frameworks
Manage payroll, benefits and HR systems (HiBob)
Develop a company-wide approach to L&D and introduce management development.
Own employee engagement, recognition and offboarding initiatives.
Design and embed core People processes across multiple geographies (policies, performance, onboarding, internal mobility).
Coach, challenge and develop the leadership team & people managers - building confidence, capability and consistency.
Lead L&D and management development, creating simple, scalable frameworks that actually get used.
Own performance & reward cycles (salary, bonus, calibration) and make them lightweight, fair and commercial.
She leaves behind a solid foundation and a fantastic opportunity for someone to come in, take ownership, and build something lasting.
Salary: Up to 85,000 + Excellent Bonus
Location: London hybrid (Tuesdays & Thursdays in-office)
This search is being led exclusively by Amanda Watts at Saisei Talent , a boutique HR search consultancy specialising in leadership hires across tech, media and creative sectors. Apply or reach out directly for the full briefing pack and a confidential chat.
Saisei Talent are an equal opportunity agency and will consider all applications.
We are dedicated to hiring diverse talent and ensuring that we treat you with respect and support throughout the interview process. We strive to include diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in our everyday work, and we commit to using these for our business and for all our Clients & Candidates.
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- Location:
- Whetstone, Greater London
- Job Type:
- FullTime