Reed
Interim Chief People Officer – Reward Specialism | 3 Month Assignment
Location: Oxford, Hybrid (circa 3 days onsite)
Contract: 3-Month FTC (potential to extend)
Working Pattern: Full-time or part-time considered
Salary: Market rate
We’re partnering with an Oxford based organisation seeking to appoint an Interim Chief People Officer on an initial 3-month FTC. This is a senior, highly visible role, embedded within the business and working closely with the Board during a critical period.
The Role
This is a broad CPO-level position with a particular emphasis on Compensation & Benefits, including executive and Board-level remuneration.
Key responsibilities include:
- Acting as a trusted adviser to the Board, supporting on people strategy and governance
- Leading Compensation & Benefits, with a strong focus on executive reward.
- Partnering with a diverse, international stakeholder group across leadership and governance functions
- Providing clear, commercially sound guidance in a complex and evolving environment
- Navigating legacy challenges, including employee relations sensitivities
- Bringing structure, clarity, and direction as an embedded interim leader
This role requires someone who can quickly establish credibility, ask the right questions, and deliver well-judged, pragmatic solutions.
About You
We’re looking for an experienced CPO / HR Director-level professional who:
- Is immediately available or available at short notice
- Has deep expertise in Compensation & Benefits, particularly at executive and Board level
- Is comfortable operating in challenging, fast-paced or ambiguous environments
- Brings strong stakeholder management and influencing skills at senior and Board level
- Combines strategic thinking with a hands-on, pragmatic approach
- Has experience in interim or transformation settings (preferred)
- Ideally has exposure to biotech, pharma, or regulated sectors
Please apply today should you be interested in discussing further.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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