ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

The Head of People and Culture is a pivotal leadership role at TES, responsible for bringing to life our People and Culture Strategy while ensuring alignment with our Board’s strategic vision. As TES evolves, this role is essential in building a compliant, resilient, inclusive, and high-performing organisation.
Working closely with the Board, this individual will translate high-level directives into day-to-day operational excellence—leading a high-performing People team, embedding cultural transformation, and ensuring every people process supports TES’s growth and purpose.
The role demands strategic thinking, commercial acumen, and hands-on expertise across employee relations, audits, learning and development, and digital enablement. As TES moves into its next chapter, the Head of People and Culture will also play a lead role in shaping the organisation’s approach to AI adoption, future-readiness, and ethical compliance.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• CIPD Level 7 (or equivalent)
• Proven experience in senior HR leadership, with strong ER and compliance credentials
• A track record of working with Boards or Executive Teams to deliver change
• Experience leading through audits, regulatory reviews, and organisational risk scenarios

SKILLS & STRENGTHS

• Advanced skills in Excel, data analytics, and reporting dashboards
• Strong understanding of HRIS, LMS, and compliance systems
• Ability to convert data into insights that inform strategy
• Comfortable leading HR tech implementations or system upgrades

ABOUT US

TES - Together Everyone Succeeds
At TES 2000 we are committed to creating safe railway working environments and offer a wide range of professions and occupations within the Railway sector. Our continuing success depends on our people, which is why we are committed to attracting, retaining and developing our people with the skills, knowledge and experience to ensure an excellent delivery of our services.
TES 2000 are committed to the equality of opportunity. No worker or candidate will be discriminated against regardless of their gender, gender reassignment, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, religion and belief. This information is kept fully confidential, and accessibility is strictly limited in accordance with the Data Protection Act.
Join TES and contribute to our mission of ensuring safety, compliance, and excellence in the rail industry. Apply today and help us enhance the journey for our employees and clients alike