Head of People & Culture

We’re Hiring: Head of People and Culture 

 📍 Thames Ditton, Surrey 

 🕒 32–40 hours per week 

 💰 £32,000–£45,000 (depending on hours/experience) 

Help Shape the Future of our Community. 

We’re Colets Health & Fitness - a proudly independent, not-for-profit club at the heart of Thames Ditton. From our Ofsted-rated Nursery and Junior Activities to our award-winning health and fitness facilities, we’re here to support every stage of life - and it starts with our people. 

We’re looking for a Head of People and Culture to help us deliver that promise. This new senior leadership role goes beyond traditional HR, focusing on culture, wellbeing, and engagement across our 200+ team members - from early years educators (EYFS) to fitness professionals and senior leadership. It’s a unique opportunity for a driven HR Manager ready to step up or an experienced HR professional looking for a healthy work–life balance. 

About the Role 

This is a strategic position where you’ll: 
✔ Lead people strategy in line with our not-for-profit values 
✔ Champion culture, wellbeing, and engagement initiatives 
✔ Drive recruitment, retention, and talent development   
✔ Embed learning and development across all levels 
✔ Act as a coach and advisor to leaders across the club 
✔ Oversee day-to-day HR operations, compliance, and systems (we use BambooHR) 

About You 

 You’ll thrive here if you are: 

 
✨ CIPD Level 5+ with experience in a senior HR or People & Culture role 
✨ A strategic thinker who also loves getting stuck in 
✨ A values-led leader who genuinely cares about people 

✨ Skilled in engagement, L&D, and shaping organisational culture 

Bonus points for experience in childcare (EYFS), leisure, hospitality or not-for-profit. 

Why Colets? 

• Membership & private health insurance
  
• Performance bonus
  
• Paid birthday leave 
  
• Wellness perks incl. salon, restaurant & childcare discounts
  
• A supportive, inspiring place to work
  

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Ready to apply? 

Please apply via the link or Colets website - www.colets.co.uk

We’d love to meet the person behind the CV - especially if you’re motivated, proud of what you do, and passionate about creating a workplace where people can thrive.