VP, People

We are reimagining advertising. Permutive is a real-time data platform that empowers publishers and advertisers to address all of their target audiences, whilst protecting consumer privacy and respecting user consent.

Our unique technology sits behind some of the world's largest publishers such as News Corp, Hearst, BuzzFeed, The Guardian, and Condé Nast to name a few — we enable them to understand and personalize user experiences for hundreds of millions of people every month. 

You'll love working with us if you're excited about collaborating with brilliant colleagues, embracing autonomy and responsibility, and tackling challenges that will drive us forward. It’s a great time to join and become a key contributor in shaping Permutive for the future.

Thanks to our category-defining edge technology, we've attracted the attention of global investment partners like EQT Ventures, Octopus Ventures, ACE & Company, and SoftBank Investment Advisers. Additionally, we are listed among YCombinator’s Top 150 companies of all time.

The Role...

As VP of People at Permutive, you will be a key driver of our success, leading the development and execution of our people function. You will be a champion for our employees, deeply connected to the pulse of the organization, and foster a thriving work environment where every employee can learn, grow, and do the best work of their lives. 

Permutive is uniquely positioned to disrupt the advertising industry and build a sustainable internet ecosystem, transitioning from a traditional SaaS model to a dynamic ecosystem business. Inclusive businesses outperform the market, and you'll be responsible for proving that at Permutive, executing on transformational initiatives like rolling out updated values, targeted DEI initiatives, and pivoting our organizational structure to drive collaboration and ecosystem play. 

As a visible and engaged leader, you will build strong relationships across all levels and use your insights to shape initiatives that drive engagement, performance, and a strong sense of belonging. 

You'll be an influential voice on the executive team, joining founders who are passionate about building a culture of accountability and deeply care about employee experience. 

We've built a strong foundation in People and are eager to tackle the challenge of scaling a values-driven culture. You'll have the full support of our founders to shape this journey, bringing your expertise and challenging the status quo. 

This is a strong opportunity for a commercially minded leader, working alongside an established and experienced executive team. 

What you’ll be doing...

Operational Excellence

• Drive operational efficiency within the People team by owning key system processes, ensuring high-quality, timely execution.

• Lead day-to-day operations, continuously improve HR processes for accuracy and scalability, and leverage data and KPIs to optimize programs and decision-making.

• Oversee the design and implementation of competitive, equitable, and compliant People programs and policies.

HR Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor a small, high-performing team of HR and Talent professionals across London and the US. 

• Foster a continued culture of collaboration, accountability, and professional career growth within the People team.

Employee Engagement:

• Cultivate a deep understanding of the employee experience by actively listening, seeking feedback, and conducting regular pulse checks.

• Be a visible and accessible leader, fostering strong relationships with employees at all levels.

• Translate employee insights into actionable initiatives that improve engagement and well-being

Organizational Development

• Drive organizational effectiveness by fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.

• Design and implement programs to enhance employee engagement, development, and retention.

• Lead talent management initiatives, including performance management, succession planning, and leadership development.

Senior Leadership 

• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives across the organization.

• Develop and implement comprehensive People strategies aligned with Permutive's business objectives and values.

• Lead with decisiveness and intent and demonstrate the ability to analyse complex situations and make firm, forward-thinking decisions that drive our ambitious goals and intentions. 

• Provide expert advice and guidance, and a willingness to challenge the executive team on people-related matters.

What you’ll need...

• An excellent track record of progressive experience in HR leadership roles in the software industry. 

• A proactive and engaged leader who is comfortable interacting with employees at all levels and is energised by being present and involved. 

• Passionate about building and fostering a positive and inclusive work environment. An advocate for DE&I and successfully implementing and executing plans to drive stronger engagement. 

• Strong operational and project management skills with a technology and data-driven approach.

• Success in translating business objectives into effective people team delivery.

• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and inspire at all levels of the organization.

• A genuine passion for understanding and supporting employees, with a demonstrated ability to build trust and rapport.

• Deep knowledge of HR best practices, including compensation and benefits, employee relations, performance management, learning and development, and talent acquisition.

What we're offering...

We take a structured, objective approach to salary-setting, which is based on marketing information, our compensation strategy, and your experience and capability assessed through our interview process. For a candidate who meets our requirements, we pay a base salary between $240,000 and $270,000 with a 20% bonus tied to company performance.

Permutive Benefits

• In this together: As a full-time employee, you'll become a shareholder with stock options, sharing in our collective success.

• Family Comes First: Primary caregivers receive up to 6 months of fully paid leave and secondary caregivers receive 3 months of fully paid leave to bond with their little ones.

• Your Time, Your Way: Flexible hours let you fit work around your life, whether it's hitting the gym, meditating, or handling family needs.

• Upgraded Workspace: A $450 budget helps you create the perfect home office setup.

• Recharge & Refocus: Unlimited paid time off (with a minimum of 25 days + public holidays) ensures you get the rest you need.

• Grow with Us: Ongoing training and development opportunities fuel your career aspirations.

• Mental Health Matters: We prioritize your well-being with free access to TalkSpace, our mental health partner.

• Healthy & Happy: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage keeps you and your family feeling your best. Choose a plan with 100% coverage for yourself, with options to cover your dependents at 75%.

Work Your Way

Permutive trusts you to manage your time and deliver results. Our hybrid model allows you to choose where you work best, whether in your own productive space or our London (Farringdon) or New York (Union Square) offices. That said, none of us work alone; we are part of a team. 

To foster collaboration and connection, teams in these locations come together in person at least once a week and are encouraged to benefit from being in our offices to meet with teams more often. Commercial and customer-facing teams are encouraged to embrace in-person interactions to build lasting relationships with clients and colleagues. 

Every Permutive employee gets together in person at the company’s Annual Kick Off for a week in February.  Each year’s event promises to be an exciting opportunity for us to come together, reconnect with colleagues, and align on our shared vision for the year ahead.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Permutive, we’re taking a thoughtful, intersectional, long-term approach to diversity, equity & inclusion. We care deeply about creating an inclusive work environment that allows everyone to flourish, and we are taking continual action to progress in that direction.

We’re committed to hiring people regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodiversity status, disability status, or otherwise.