VoCoVo specialises in innovative communication solutions tailored for businesses, particularly within the retail sector. Our flagship products are designed to create a connected store experience, facilitating seamless communication among retail staff to enhance efficiency and elevate customer service. We empower teams to collaborate effortlessly and achieve their retail goals.

With over 250,000 users across more than 10,000 locations in 21 countries, and recognition as one of the top 100 best small-to-medium size businesses to work for, join us on our journey!

We’re looking for an accomplished and forward-thinking People Director to lead and evolve VoCoVo’s People strategy. You’ll shape the future of our company by driving the ongoing evolution of a workplace that attracts, develops, and retains exceptional talent. Reporting to the Co-CEO, you’ll work closely with the Executive and Leadership Teams to embed a high-performance culture, ensuring our people are empowered, engaged, and set up for success. As a trusted advisor, you’ll drive impactful initiatives that enhance employee experience, strengthen leadership capability, and align our people strategy with our ambitious business goals. If you’re passionate about fostering a dynamic, people-first culture in a fast-growing, innovative company—this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

This is a hybrid position with approx 1 to 2 days per week working from either our Shipton Under Wychwood or Cheltenham office. 

Please note, to apply for this position you must be based in UK and have the legal right to work. 

What we're looking for

• Proven experience as a People/HR Director in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• A strong commercial mindset with experience in workforce planning, business strategy, and organisational design.  
• Demonstrated expertise in change management, talent development, and performance management.
• Exceptional leadership and coaching skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• A strategic yet hands-on approach—able to shape long-term people initiatives while addressing immediate business needs.
• CIPD-qualified (or equivalent) with deep HR knowledge and best practices expertise.
• The ability to build a strong company culture, drive engagement, and support leadership in fostering high-performing teams.

What you'll do

• Lead the development and execution of our People strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Shape and evolve our Employee Value Proposition (EVP) to attract and retain top talent.
• Define and implement a reward and performance culture that drives engagement and results.
• Oversee organisational design and workforce planning, ensuring the right people in the right roles.
• Develop strong leadership capability through coaching, mentorship, and strategic people initiatives.
• Partner with leadership to drive engagement, manage employee relations, and enhance workplace culture.
• Lead and mentor the People team, embedding a proactive and commercially focused HR approach.
  

What success looks like

• Improved engagement and retention metrics.
• Scalable workforce planning and talent development.
• A strong culture of performance, recognition, and feedback.
• Leadership and management capability embedded across the business.

Salary
Salary range: £100,000 - £150,000

Benefits

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (increases with years of service)

Option to Buy or Sell 5 days holiday each year

 Sick Pay - 8 weeks full pay, 4 weeks half pay

 Life Assurance - (4 times basic pay)

 Private Medical Insurance

 Employee Assistance Programmes (EAP)

 Cycle2Work Scheme

 Electric Car Green Salary Sacrifice Scheme

 Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Package

 Child Care Scheme

 Training & Development

 Company Organised Events

 Pension (Royal London Group) 5% Employer Contribution Matched

 Apple MacBook, Wireless Magic Mouse and Keyboard, Monitor and Headphones

Diversity and Inclusion

At VoCoVo, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. Our commitment is to create an environment that champions equity, innovation, and collaboration, ensuring all team members can flourish. Join us in shaping the future together.

We are also committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process, so please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage.

Company Values

Embracing VoCoVo's 'VOICE' Values is important to us, shaping our collaborative and innovative culture.

VALUED
Our Colleagues, Customers, and Stakeholders are valued; treated with respect, empathy,
and operate with honesty and integrity
ONE TEAM
Collaboration of all for VoCoVo’s happiness and success
INNOVATION
Our products are constantly evolving to tackle the pain points of retailers across the globe
CUSTOMER FOCUSED
Our customers love VoCoVo at every level, every interaction with us is frictionless, and we are integral to their operations
EMPOWERED
Our people are empowered to do the right thing and make decisions without loads of red tape

If you feel this could be the right fit, apply now!