Job Description
Join Our Journey as Our First-Ever People Director!
Are you a dynamic and passionate HR leader who balances commercial acumen with a people-centric approach? Do you thrive in fast-paced, ever-evolving environments? If so, we want you on our team!
About us
Frive is the UK’s highest-rated meal plan service, prepared by chefs. We prepare, cook and deliver fresh and healthy meals to your door so you can save time and eat healthy at the same time.
We work with people from all different backgrounds and communities and recognise our own biases. We strive to create a strong sense of belonging and believe we will be better equipped to achieve our goals by building a team that approaches problems from different angles, using different perspectives and experiences to solve problems. All qualified applicants will be considered and we have no regard to age, ethnicity, ability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, nationality, race, religion, or sexual orientation the more the merrier and together we can achieve greatness
Mission:
We inspire busy people to eat well and live better - Delivering chef-cooked meals crafted from quality, locally sourced produce.
Vision statement:
At Frive, we're more than just a food company. We’re helping create a food system that's fair and transparent, where everyone has access to ethically sourced, quality food.
With tech at the forefront of our strategy, we’re continuously innovating whilst staying true to our people. Our commitment to a healthy planet is never compromised.
Our Values:
Empowerment: We empower our people to make strong, independent decisions with confidence
Transparency: We share information openly and with intention
Open Communication: We communicate directly and honestly
High Performance: We foster an environment that attracts, retains, and rewards high performance
Agility: We encourage flexibility in our people by reducing blockers and prioritising their creativity and productivity
Why Frive?
At Frive, we’re not just scaling in numbers but also in innovation, mindset, and ways of working. Our goal is to grow sustainably and efficiently, without losing sight of those who have been with us on our journey. By investing in our teams through internal mobility, leadership coaching, and career development, we aim to boost performance and engagement.
With around 300 talented individuals across our teams in Rainham and Canary Wharf, we need a People Director who can:
- Embed a culture of high performance.
- Implement OKRs.
- Develop career frameworks.
- Drive workforce planning and all other aspects of People Leadership.
Our Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) is already surpassing £40m this year, and we’re projected to reach over £100m next year. We currently produce around 120,000 meals per week and plan to move into a new factory next year, enabling us in the future to surpass £1bn in revenue.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead and Inspire: Guide our People team (including Head of People & Talent, People & Culture Manager, HR & Payroll Manager, and Talent Partner) to foster a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
- Design Impactful Programs: Create and deliver learning and development initiatives that make a difference.
- Define Our People Strategy: Partner with our SLT/ELT and Founder to shape our growth journey.
- Collaborate: Work in a supportive, innovative, and people-first environment.
About You:
- Experienced HR Leader: Proven experience in a fast-paced scale-up.
- Development Expert: Expertise in learning and development, performance management, and organisational development.
- Strategic Thinker: Strong understanding of OKRs, career frameworks, and job architecture.
- Culture Champion: Passion for creating a positive, high-performing workplace.
- Egoless and Non-Hierarchical: Purpose and impact-driven, with open communication and alignment to our core values.
- Team Player: Capable of mentoring the People function and coaching the leadership team.
- Organised: Strong project management skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
Why Join Us?
- Impact: Make a real difference in our growth and culture.
- Innovation: Be part of a company that’s leading the way in food convenience.
- Collaboration: Work with a talented, driven team in a supportive environment.
Staff Benefits:
- Private Medical Insurance
- 25 days Holiday + Public
- Discount off our amazing food
- Hybrid working pattern
- Enhanced mat/pat leave
- Vitality PMI (post probation)
- Evolving future options as we scale and learn – roadmap includes learning budgets, volunteer/charity days, wellbeing budgets, Salary Sacrifice options amongst others
What's next?
If you are interested in learning more about the role and think this could be for you, then don't hesitate and apply now. We look forward to hearing from you and love hearing from people who are passionate about our purpose and vision.