About Us
We are the North East’s trusted independent law firm. Since 1876, we’ve guided generations of people through business and life - the highs and the lows, the milestones and the challenges.
For well over a century, we’ve delivered expert legal services with trust, reliability and care. And it’s a responsibility we’re proud to continue for generations to come.
By combining proven expertise with a personal approach, we resolve legal matters with confidence, clarity and care—achieving the best outcomes for your future, together.
Growing further together.
When we say we put people first, we mean it. That’s why we’ve created a flexible, friendly and collaborative place to work where people are supported every day.
Alongside a range of benefits such as life insurance, retail discounts and uncapped bonuses for fee-earner roles, we are committed to helping you develop personally and professionally. Just like our clients, our success is your success.
About the Role
We have a new and exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced Head of People to join our Human Resources/People team to deliver a high-quality commercially focused, professional HR function at Jacksons. Based at our Stockton office, you will work as part of a supportive and friendly team, primarily assisting the Head of Operations and Senior Leadership team in areas such as recruitment, training, and people strategy to ensure the firm continues to attract, develop and retain high-quality legal and business service professionals.
This role is central to ensuring the firm operates in line with employment law, regulatory obligations and best practice, while supporting a positive, collaborative and high-performing culture.
This is a busy and varied role, and the main duties will include:
· Supporting both the day-to-day operational HR activity and strategic people initiatives
· Leading talent acquisition and workforce planning activities
· Contributing to the development and delivery of the firm’s people strategy
· Supporting the development and implementation of performance frameworks across the firm
· Ensuring fair and effective HR policies, processes and systems are in place consistently across all departments
· Leading improvements in HR systems, reporting, and automation where appropriate
· Overseeing payroll coordination and benefits administration
· Promoting a positive, inclusive, and high-performance culture across the firm
This role is open to candidates seeking full time working options. We also operate a fantastic flexible working scheme, to help our colleagues to balance the demands of their work and home life. Speak to us about your ideal work pattern!
About You
The ideal candidate for this role will have:
· A CIPD (Level 5 minimum) or equivalent qualification
· Significant experience in a senior HR role
· A strong commercial awareness
· The ability to manage both strategic initiatives and day-to-day operational HR matters
· The ability to lead and develop other HR/People professionals and work effectively with the Senior Leadership team and key stakeholders
· Be highly organised with strong attention to detail
· Be committed to continuous improvement and best practice
To apply, please send a copy of your up-to-date CV to [email protected]
If you have any questions about the role or would like to receive a full job description, please contact our HR Team on the above email address or call 0333 210 1876.
Please note that salary expectations will be discussed at interview and will be dependent upon your skills and experience.
We look forward to supporting your new career at Jacksons!
Work Location: In person
