People Policy & Projects Lead

People Policy & Projects Lead
Central London (hybrid)
12‑week contract | 35 hours per week (part‑time considered) 
£30.86–£34.48 per hour PAYE 

The Opportunity
A great short‑term opportunity for an experienced HR professional to lead innovative people policy and project work within a collaborative People & Organisational Development team. You’ll help shape the employee experience, ensure policies are progressive and compliant, and drive improvements across people processes and services. The role is hybrid, with a Central London base preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Policy development — Review, update and embed employment policies and procedures.
• Lead and contribute to people‑focused projects that enhance the employee journey.
• Provide expert advice on employment legislation and best practice.
• Benchmark policies and conduct research to ensure innovation and sector alignment.
• Develop training materials, toolkits and communications to support policy rollout.
• Analyse and streamline people processes to improve efficiency and service quality.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the organisation.

You’ll bring:

• HR generalist experience with strong policy development skills
• Knowledge of UK employment legislation
• Proven project management capability
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑engagement skills
• A proactive, analytical and improvement‑focused mindset
• Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion