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Join Us in Building the Talent Foundations for AVK's Next Stage of GrowthAny additional information you require for this job can be found in the below text Make sure to read thoroughly, then apply.Two years ago, AVK was a 66M business. Today, we've grown five-fold to 325M+ in revenue, with over 300 people shaping our journey across the UK and Europe. That journey is far from over. As we continue to expand across new sectors and regions, the right talent will be central to how we scale.This is where you come in. We're hiring a Head of Talent to help us identify, attract and develop the people who will realise our next stage of growth.Our projects are bold: powering data centres, delivering energy resilience and building sustainable infrastructure. Our people make it possible.As we continue to scale, we're investing in the systems that help us grow responsibly, inclusively and with long-term impact. That starts with talent.We're looking for someone to lead and evolve our talent strategy, connecting people to purpose and building the infrastructure that helps every hire succeed.Your MissionTo build a talent system that grows with the businessTo connect people planning with business priorities before the gaps appearTo improve the experience for every candidate and every hiring managerTo help us attract, retain and develop the talent that will shape AVK's next chapterWhat You'll OwnThis is a strategic and hands-on leadership role where you'll shape not just how we hire, but how we grow.You will:Design and lead the full talent lifecycle from attraction and acquisition to onboarding, internal mobility and early careersBuild systems that scale: ATS workflows, talent processes, hiring toolkits and clear, insight-led reportingPartner with leaders, coaching hiring managers on role clarity, team structure, succession and sound decision-makingLead early careers, designing structured programmes for graduates, apprentices and interns in collaboration with our AVK AcademySupport organisational planning, partnering with the People team to align headcount growth with strategic business goalsShape our employer brand and EVP, ensuring we show up clearly and consistently with a focus on inclusive attractionEmbed a coaching mindset, working with L&D to structure executive coaching and leadership developmentYou'll be supported by, and work closely with, People Ops, L&D, People Partners and Culture & Comms.You'll also work closely with a talented colleague already in post, who is eager to grow and develop. Supporting their journey will be an important part of your leadership impact.Why This Role MattersAVK is growing quickly. Our projects are expanding into new sectors, markets and regions. We have:Over 50 open roles across five countriesA growing Academy focused on capability and career developmentThe ambition to create a hiring experience that reflects our values and standardsWe're looking for someone to build the system that supports long-term, people-first growth.Who This Role Is ForYou're a builder and strategic thinker who thrives in a fast-moving environment. You understand how great systems support great people.You've likely led or scaled a talent function in a growing business and you're ready for a broader canvas.You bring:Experience across the end-to-end hiring journey, from employer brand to onboardingA systems mindset, always looking to improve processes, data and consistencyConfidence working with senior stakeholders and influencing decisionsA passion for developing people, whether candidates, internal talent or those around youCommitment to inclusion, fairness and quality at every stage of the hiring processJust as importantly, you show up well. You build trust quickly, lead with empathy and accountability and work with openness and clarity. You bring others with you.What You'll Build And Who You'll BecomeThis role offers real ownership, visibility and the chance to make a lasting impact.You'll gain:Exposure at senior level, working with the CPO and wider SLTFreedom to build, with the scope to test, design and implement systems that stickCareer growth, with the opportunity to evolve as the business growsA strong platform to develop your leadership, influence and impact across countries and functionsYou won't be inheriting legacy systems. You'll help shape how AVK grows through people.How You'll WorkOne day per week at our Maidenhead HQTwo to three days per week travelling to sites across the UK and Europe (including overnights)Full-time | 37.5 hours per weekReady to Apply?If you're looking for a role that blends strategy with systems, growth with purpose and people with performance, we'd love to hear from you.#J-18808-Ljbffr