Senior People Manager

£55,000 to £65,000 per annum

Date Posted: Tuesday 17 February 2026

, Ref: 74

A permanent opportunity has arisen for a Senior People Manager with a strong focus on
leadership development, based in North East England. This role sits within a large organisation
and offers the chance to shape and deliver impactful people and leadership strategies at scale.

 

The Company

The organisation is a well-established, large regional employer with a commitment to
developing leadership capability as a driver of performance and culture.

 

The Role
The Senior People Manager will steer leadership development and associated people initiatives,
working closely with senior stakeholders. The role will involve designing and delivering
leadership frameworks, skills and succession planning, and supporting organisational change,
while contributing to the wider HR strategy.

 

Experience Required
• Proven experience at Senior HR Manager or equivalent level
• Strong background in leadership development within a large organisation
• Ability to influence at senior leadership level
• Experience of designing and implementing leadership and talent programmes
• Strong commercial and organisational awareness

 

Remuneration
£55,000 to £65,000 per annum

This is a permanent position and Corepeople Recruitment Limited will be acting as an
employment agency for permanent recruitment on behalf of the hiring organisation.
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