LendInvest is the UK’s leading FinTech platform for property finance. Over the past 17 years, we have grown from just our two founders to a team of over 200 working to make property finance simple for everyone.

A workplace culture built around trying new things, getting things done, and having fun while we do it has helped us lend more than £7.5 billion of mortgages, put thousands of new or improved homes into the UK housing market, and successfully launch on the London Stock Exchange. We have big plans to continue growing the business, our products, our technology, and our people.

About your work

We’re seeking an experienced and commercially minded People Director to lead and shape our people strategy, strengthen our culture, and ensure we attract, develop and retain exceptional talent across the business. You'll lead a small, enthusiastic team focused on People Operations, Talent Acquisition, and Learning & Development, where the work is both challenging and highly rewarding.

This pivotal role will act as a trusted partner and report directly to our CEO, Rod Lockhart. The People Director will play a central role in defining our People and Talent strategy, supporting the business objectives, steering our business trajectory and fostering a high performance culture where people are at the heart of that success. 

Strategic Leadership:

• Partner with the CEO and leadership team to define and deliver the People strategy aligned to the company’s trajectory

• Advise on organisational design and future workforce planning as the business evolves

• Lead on culture, engagement, and inclusion initiatives that enhance the employee experience

• Champion diversity, inclusion, and belonging across all levels of the organisation

Talent & Capability

• Lead the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment to retention, ensuring a best-in-class candidate and employee experience, whilst strengthening the company’s employee value proposition and employer brand

• Build and embed leadership development and enhance the succession planning frameworks that strengthen the company’s long-term resilience

• Oversee talent acquisition and workforce planning to ensure we attract, retain, and develop the best talent

Performance & Reward

• Drive a performance-led culture through clear frameworks for accountability, recognition, and progression

• Ensure our people policies remain compliant and competitive within the wider financial services and technology markets

• Partner with and advise the CEO and leadership on pay benchmarking, market trends and incentive structures that align with company goals

People Operations & Engagement

• Lead and oversee People operations, systems, and data reporting to ensure efficiency, compliance, and enhancement; driving a data-led approach to decision-making across the people function

• Manage and provide strategic guidance on employee relations and risk management matters, ensuring fairness and consistency, which are in line with employment law and FCA standards

• Lead the organisation’s annual compensation and bonus review process, partnering with the CEO to ensure alignment with business performance and market benchmarks

• Collaborate with the CEO and the Chair of Remuneration and Nomination Committees to deliver quarterly Board materials, offering data-driven People insights and recommendations to inform strategic decisions

• Work closely with both the General Counsel and Finance team to lead the companies share plan initiatives

• Lead the People team to deliver strategic and engagement initiatives, using data and employee feedback to inform decisions and drive continuous improvement

About you

• Proven experience in a senior People leadership role (Head of People / People Director) within a high-growth FinTech, a lender, bank, or broader financial services environment

• Proven experience in leading and developing a People function with specialist contributors across all areas of the people cycle, from talent acquisition to payroll and benefits to learning and development

• Demonstrated success in shaping and delivering people strategies that enable growth, transformation, and organisational change

• Commercially astute, with the ability to balance people-first initiatives and business performance, and experience partnering closely with the CEO, Senior Leadership team, and the Board

• Deep understanding of UK employment law, HR best practice, and the dynamics of an evolving, fast-paced business

• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills, with credibility at leadership and Board level

• Passionate about culture, leadership development, and creating inclusive, high-performing workplaces

Benefits & perks

• 💰 Competitive salary + company bonus scheme
• 🏠 Hybrid working policy
• 🏖️ 25 days holiday (increasing with the length of service)
• 🏥 Private healthcare
• 🍼 Enhanced parental leave
• 💸 Matched pension contributions up to 4%
• 🏥 Critical illness cover
• 🧠 Employee Assistance Programme & Mental Health support
• 🛟 Life assurance
• 📈 Regular performance reviews to promote a culture of growth and development
• 🏆 Leadership training for managers
• 🤝 Give as you earn scheme for charitable donations
• 🎓 Support for attending conferences and professional learning & development
• 🤑 Discounts via Perkbox
• 🚲 Cycle to work scheme
• 🚂 Season ticket loan
• 🔌 Electric car loan scheme
• 🥳 Monthly socials & annual offsite
  
  Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging at LendInvest
  
  At LI we believe in bringing your whole selves to work, we are committed to a culture of belonging where individuals can form a genuine community. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills.