Why Airbox? You're more likely to love your work when that work has a purpose, when it's meaningful and when it's protecting lives. And, at Airbox Systems, it will. Here's why.
We are driven by passion and great people who share our enthusiasm for trying to make the world a better place, our friendly team includes individuals with backgrounds in military, aviation, and law enforcement. Our experience brings first-hand insight into frontline operations in the air and on the ground to enable cutting-edge concepts for improving the service that we deliver.
At Airbox, our values can be described as behavioural guidance. They are the principles and beliefs that provide a cohesive vision and define who we are as a business. In doing so, they define our organisation internally, and externally with our stakeholders and customers. In essence, they are our “true north” that help us to navigate our organisation through prosperous times as well as uncertain periods. Our company beliefs and values are embodied in our culture. Whilst we celebrate the diversity of the people we work with, there are certain values and attributes all of us share – whatever your background, these are the qualities we are looking for in the people we hire: Commitment, Positive Realism, Ethics, Accountability, Humanity, Quality, and Delight.
What this role is about:
Airbox is growing and we have great plans for the further development of the business. A key piece in the Airbox puzzle is its people and our growth includes them. The People Director will be responsible for leading the overall people strategy and People functions, ensuring that the company attracts, develops and retains top talent. The PD will work closely with the CEO, COO and other executive leaders to foster a positive and inclusive company culture, align People initiatives with business goals, and drive organisational effectiveness.
We’re looking for this role to be 2-3 days per week, initially for a 12 month period but it is likely that this role will be required longer term.
What you’ll do:

• Partnering with the CEO/COO to develop Airbox’s strategic People, culture, and capability plan; using data-driven insights to ensure alignment with the company's mission, vision, and business objectives. You will support and oversee the implementation alongside our People Partner.
• Supporting the Executive Team hands-on, driving initiatives, and resolving grievances; providing strategic input on organisational design, workforce planning and talent management.
• Overseeing the People Team to ensure seamless hiring of top talent and high talent retention; developing strategies to ensure high levels of employee engagement and satisfaction.
• Refining performance management to foster a high-performance culture.
• Enhancing leadership and people manager capability through coaching.
• Preparing for growth by shaping the broader People agenda as part of the Destination for Talent programme of work; this will include competitive compensation and benefits programmes, an EDI strategy, early years programmes and talent development plans for optimal skills and expertise across the business.
• Resolving complex employee issues while maintaining a positive work environment.

What we’re looking for in our ideal candidate:

• All of our colleagues have to pass an NPPV3 clearance; you can find out more about it but a key feature is having the last 3 years living in the United Kingdom.
• Be eligible for work in the UK; we are unable to offer sponsorship.
• Proven experience in a senior HR leadership role with the ability to influence at all levels and drive change at a quick pace in a scaling business.
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices, employment law, and regulatory compliance in the UK.
• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing people strategies that drive business results.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with executive leaders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data to inform HR decisions and present at Board level.
• A proven track record of automation of processes to enhance efficiencies and support intelligent data gathering.
• An understanding of the wider motivations of a diverse team and experience in implementing strategies to harness these to the best effect.
• Experience of supporting hiring, supporting and scaling international offices
• Passion for fostering a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture.

It’s a bonus if:

• You have experience in working in a startup to scale-up environment; understanding the challenges it brings.
• You have experience in maintaining stability in an organisaiton where there is a need to continue business as usual whilst entering new and innovative markets.
• Your experience is in Technology; Saa S in particular.
• You can bring an understanding of expanding our People network internationally.

What we offer: We’re always looking for new ways to celebrate our people. You’ll be no different.

• The chance to work with a passionate team that’s working together everyday towards our shared big ambitious goal
• A dynamic, flexible and fun scale-up work environment with a highly talented team
• 26 days holiday per year, plus public holidays
• Private medical cover with Bupa for all our colleagues, as well as a Wellbeing Allowance each year
• Pension scheme, offering up to 6% matching contribution
• Up to 20 Nomad Working Days per annum
• Personal Development budget
• Electric Car Scheme
• Truly living our value of Delight; we run Company Socials including Christmas and Summer parties alongside activities and gifts throughout the year

Flexible & Hybrid Working: We said you'll get freedom to work in a way that is best for you, and that extends to being in the office – or not.
Work better from home? No worries. Prefer the office? Come on down. We have 2 mandatory Townhall days; Spring and Autumn, where the whole business gets together. When you visit the office you won’t just find rows and rows of desks. No, you’ll find our colleagues meeting on the walking pads, having planning sessions over a game of tennis table or grabbing a bean bag in our ‘Quality’ collaborative space - that’s right we live our values so much, we named our meeting spaces after them.
You can also shape work around your life at Airbox Systems; most colleagues work our core hours of 9am-5pm with others flexibly between 7am-7pm. Whether you're fitting in a spin class or the school run, you'll have the flexibility for whatever matters most. All we ask in return is that you produce great work, but when you’re working with passionate people, that part comes naturally.
Connect with us: Interested in the role, or Airbox in general, but you don’t meet 100% of the requirements? We’d love to hear from you! We encourage you to connect with us here; we’d be excited to see if your unique skill set and experience could be a match for future roles.
A note for Recruitment Agencies:
Agencies, we appreciate you… but unsolicited CV’s will not be reviewed. We will only accept CV submissions for roles briefed to you by us. Please don’t keep pulling the attention of our Support team from our customers.
If you would be interested in working with us – please send a message to hr@airboxsystems.com, should we have anything we need additional support on we will reach out to you.
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Pay: Up to £100,000.00 per year
Application question(s):

• Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law/regulations? This will include a DBS, Experian and an NPPV3 check as a minimum.

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Wantage