People Operations Director

We are seeking an exceptional leader to oversee our people function through a period of rapid growth and expansion across Europe.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially-minded, values-driven individual who can balance big-picture thinking with practical execution across multiple jurisdictions.

About the Role

• Strategic Leadership : Develop and execute a people strategy aligned with our growth objectives and values. Champion a culture that reflects our activist, community-led approach.
• Talent Acquisition & Employer Brand : Build a scalable recruitment function to support rapid growth across Europe. Position the business as a preferred employer within the renewable energy and sustainability sectors.
• Organisational Design & Scaling : Design HR structures and systems that support international scale-up. Lead workforce planning, onboarding, and internal mobility initiatives.
• Leadership Development & Capability Building : Develop performance management, leadership development, and succession planning frameworks. Support senior leaders in building inclusive, high-performing teams.
• Employee Experience & Engagement : Implement strategies to strengthen employee engagement, belonging, and retention. Foster a culture that prioritises employee experience across diverse teams and local contexts.
• Compliance & Governance : Ensure full compliance with employment laws across all operating regions. Oversee policy development, compensation frameworks, and HR governance.

Your Profile

• Experience : Significant experience in a senior HR or People leadership role within a fast-paced, international company. Proven success scaling people operations across multiple European markets (particularly Spain, Italy, and Portugal).
• Skillset : Strategic leadership skills paired with hands-on delivery capability. Strong understanding of organisational design, change management, and talent strategy.
• Languages : Fluency in English; fluency in Spanish, Italian, or Portuguese is highly desirable.
• Background : Background in renewable energy, infrastructure, or other mission-driven sectors. Experience working across both corporate and start-up / scale-up environments.