Head of People

Head of People position at StudioXAG in London, England, United Kingdom, responsible for shaping and leading the People strategy, culture, and team development to support the studio's growth and ambition.

Requirements

• Senior People leader experience in fast-paced, creative, or client-facing environment (agency experience highly desirable)
• Strong track record of building teams, developing leaders, and shaping high-performing cultures
• Experience evolving or restructuring a People function
• Strong emotional intelligence, sound judgement, and a calm, grounded approach
• Low ego, high ownership, and strong relationship-building skills
• Confident influencing senior stakeholders and challenging where needed
• Strong understanding of performance, organisational design, and People best practice
• Commercially aware, with a clear link between People and business performance

Benefits

• Gross profit-related annual bonus scheme
• Workplace pension
• 22 days holiday
• 3 days off for Xmas Closure
• A day off for your birthday
• Bank Holidays
• 0.5 paid days off per month to get inspired
• International research budgets and trips
• All-you-can-eat YCN creative professional learning membership
• Spill mental health support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to fitness discounts