Looking Ahead to 2026? Meet 7 HR Experts Ready to Get You There.

The John Lewis Christmas advert has landed  (if you’ve not seen it, it’s a banger!),  which means the countdown to the festive season is officially on.

But before the celebrations begin, there are still a few weeks left to focus on what really matters: setting your business up for success in 2026.

The past year has been a tough one for the recruitment market.

A mix of economic uncertainty, shifting priorities, and the rise of AI has made many organisations hesitant to hire.

Projects have been delayed, and teams have stretched themselves to fill the gaps internally.

But where there’s challenge, there’s also opportunity.

Right now, we’re seeing outstanding HR professionals becoming available, individuals who might not normally be on the market.

This is your chance to bring in top talent to strengthen your team ahead of 2026.

Change management is a major theme at the moment.

We’re working with skilled HR and Change specialists who can support you on a permanent, interim, or fractional basis.

You don’t always need a full-time or permanent hire.

• Interim professionals can help steer projects through uncertain times.

• Fractional arrangements offer senior-level expertise on a flexible basis – an effective way to manage budgets while maintaining high impact.

And when the time comes to hire permanently, you’ll already have the right foundations in place.

If you’ve got an HR challenge, we’ll know someone who can help you solve it.

Here are seven of our latest HR professionals who are ready for their next assignment — experienced, capable, and ready to make a difference.

Chief People Officer – London (c £200k)
Senior HR leader with global experience in growth, transformation and M&A. Chartered Fellow CIPD. Available for permanent or senior interim roles.
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Senior HR Director – Midlands / London (c £175k)
Senior HR leader with a strong track record across high-growth businesses, shaping people strategy at scale. Available for permanent or interim senior-executive roles.
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HR Director – London / Home Counties (c £120k)
Seasoned HR leader with over 20 years’ international experience. Expert in aligning people strategy with business goals, leading change across 20+ countries, and delivering seamless growth. Open for interim roles – long or short.
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Learning & Development Consultant – London / Northern HCs (c £95k)
Global L&D leader with 20+ years’ experience in regulated, multinational environments. Chartered CIPD and accredited coach. Skilled in digital learning systems, leadership development and capability frameworks. Open to permanent roles or consultancy/interim engagements.
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Head of HR – London (c £85k)
Commercially-minded HR leader with strong experience in international organisations, delivering HR strategy and culture change across the UK, Europe & Asia. Chartered MCIPD, with a track record in HRIS implementation, hybrid working, and leadership development. Available for permanent or interim roles.
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Head of Talent Acquisition – Manchester (c £70-75k)
Senior TA leader with 15+ years’ experience in global tech, BPO and high-growth start-ups. Delivered 400+ hires in a year, cut time-to-fill by 25%, and built recruitment functions across EMEA, APAC & NORAM. Available for permanent or interim roles.
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HR Business Partner – Northampton (c £60–65k)
Experienced HR Business Partner with a strong background in organisational change and transformation. Skilled at partnering with senior leaders, driving engagement, and improving performance. Available for permanent or long-term interim roles.
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If you’re planning ahead for 2026 and want to strengthen your HR capability, now’s a great time to explore the talent already available.

These professionals bring the experience and insight to deliver real impact from day one.

Get in touch if you’d like to discuss any of these profiles or to talk through your upcoming HR needs.

We’ll connect you with the right people quickly and cost-effectively.