Head of People
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer issued few or no visas recently
£62,000 / year
Salary
Within the market range
£52,900
Going rate
Offer clears by 1.2×
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 1136 (86% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £52,900, and MLC Partners is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Possible 1136 (Human resource managers and directors) · 86% match
- Possible 3571 (Human resources and industrial relations officers) · 11% match
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1136 Human resource managers and directors Most likely code | £37,100 Clears | £42,300 Clears | £47,600 Clears | £52,900 Clears |
3571 Human resources and industrial relations officers Also possible | £33,400 Clears | £41,700 Clears | £41,700 Clears | £41,700 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Location: Victoria, London - Hybrid (occasional UK travel)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £62,000
The Opportunity
MLC Partners are delighted to be partnering with Thrive at Five to recruit their incoming Head of People during an exciting period of growth and transformation.
Thrive at Five is a purpose-driven charity committed to improving outcomes for young children and families through community collaboration and innovative approaches to early childhood development.
The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping organisational design, strengthening learning and development, and building a People function that supports Thrive at Five's future ambitions.
The Role
Reporting to the Director of Design and Planning, the incumbent will lead the People function, combining strategic leadership with hands-on HR delivery.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and delivering the People strategy in line with organisational objectives.
- Partnering with senior leadership on organisational design, workforce planning and change management.
- Leading learning and development initiatives, building the skills and capabilities required to support future growth.
- Overseeing recruitment, onboarding, talent development and employee engagement.
- Providing expert advice on employee relations, employment law and HR best practice.
- Reviewing and improving HR policies, processes, systems and reporting.
- Supporting organisational culture, wellbeing and equality, diversity and inclusion.
About you:
- Significant experience in a senior HR or People generalist role.
- Strong experience supporting organisational growth, change and development.
- Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and advise on complex employee relations matters.
Why Join Thrive at Five?
- Flexible working: Predominantly home-based, with one day per week in the London office (Mondays).
- Meaningful impact: Join a charity dedicated to improving early childhood development and outcomes for children and families.
- Strategic influence: Play a key role in shaping the organisation's People strategy, organisational design and future growth.
- Collaborative culture: Work alongside passionate colleagues, local communities and partner organisations.
- National exposure: Work with teams and programmes across England and Scotland.
We are looking for someone who is excited by change, comfortable navigating uncertainty and motivated by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
Applications close 2nd November 2026.
To apply or discuss the opportunity in confidence, please contact Sam Rasera at MLC Partners.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with MLC Partners, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Human resource managers and directors (SOC 1136) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~170k in sample- Offer £62,000
- Middle half £44,564–77,220
- Median £58,812
- Going rate £52,900
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £37,100–47,600
The range sits inside the market's middle half (£44,564–77,220), so this is typical pay for the occupation.
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. MLC Partners holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 1136 going rate of £52,900. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.