Description
About the team:
We’re excited to be growing Vintage Cash Cow into Europe! As part of that journey, we’ve set up our European sister company, Arcavindi, out of a fantastic new space just outside of Arnhem.
At Arcavindi and Vintage Cash Cow, our People Team is at the heart of shaping how we work together. We believe people grow businesses, their energy, creativity and drive power everything we do. The team provides the foundation and strategic partnership to support leaders across the EU operation, empowering individuals to deepen their skills, embody our values and enrich our vibrant culture. Together, we’re building a workplace where people thrive and where our shared growth fuels the success of the business.
About the role:
This is a unique opportunity to join us early in our European journey and make a huge impact. In this newly created role of Head of People & Culture, you’ll build, lead and develop the People team, ensuring our people strategy is closely aligned with what the business is trying to achieve.
You’ll be the driving force behind initiatives that support and inspire leaders, creating strong partnerships that help their teams flourish. You’ll guide your team to work smarter, build genuine connections across departments and create an environment where everyone feels valued, motivated and set up to do great work.
We’re growing quickly, so you’ll need to be energised by pace, happy to roll up your sleeves, and excited to shape processes and culture from the ground up. We’re looking to build a culture, People processes and practises that not only set each individual up to do the best work of their careers, but that also sets our business up for scalable success. This is your chance to support us to build a high‑performing, values‑driven team and culture that powers our next chapter in Europe.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead & Inspire:
- Shape and deliver the People team’s strategy so it aligns with our company goals and reflects our culture.
- Build, lead and support our People team, ensuring they collaborate well and deliver first-class support to the business.
- Work closely with the People Director on key projects across talent, org design, wellbeing and engagement.
- Champion Our Culture:
- Bring our culture to life across everything we do, embedding it into our people practices and day to day experiences.
- Develop and roll out initiatives to boost engagement, happiness and retention.
- Partner with MD Europe and leaders across the business to build an inclusive, values-led environment.
- Use employee feedback to identify opportunities and make meaningful cultural improvements.
- Drive Fairness & Compliance:
- Be the expert voice on all things employee relations, ensuring fairness, consistency, and compliance with the employment law.
- Keep Us Running Smoothly:
- Continuously improve our processes to deliver a seamless people experience.
- Own the integrity of our employee data and HR systems.
- Support Growth & Development:
- Collaborate with our Talent Acquisition and L&D teams to ensure a smooth journey from hire to grow.
- Help roll out talent and development initiatives across the business, championing a culture of learning within your team.
- Use Data to Drive Decisions:
- Leverage people data to identify trends, inform decisions, and track the impact of our people programs.
- Provide regular reporting and insights to the People Director on performance and progress.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Solid experience in a mid/ senior-level People leadership role (Head of HR, Senior HR Business Partner, or similar) within the Netherlands (our Fulfilment center and office is based just outside of Arnhem).
- Strong knowledge of HR best practice and extensive, hands-on knowledge and practical application of Dutch labor law, inc social security, pension schemes; you’re confident, compliant, and commercially savvy.
- Demonstrated experience with Works Councils (Ondernemingsraad - OR) and/or Collective Labor Agreements (CAOs) is highly desirable.
- A strategic mindset, you understand how people strategies connect to business outcomes and you’re excited to get stuck into building.
- A problem-solver with sound judgement and the ability to think big while managing the details.
- Proven track record of coaching, developing, and empowering teams to deliver great results.
- Experienced in using HR data and insights to drive change.
- Proven success in building a strong culture and boosting engagement.
- Super organised, you can juggle multiple priorities with ease.
- A natural communicator who builds relationships and influence at all levels.
- Fluency in English is required; proficiency in Dutch is a bonus.
Equal Opportunities
At Vintage Cash Cow and Arcavindi, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels heard, valued, respected and empowered to bring their authentic self to work. We believe that diversity drives innovation, creativity and success.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, perspectives and experiences, and we strive to create equitable opportunities for all. Together, we’re building a culture that celebrates individuality and champions equity at every level of our organisation.
If you’re excited about this role, but don’t tick every box, we still encourage you to apply. Your unique skills and experiences might be just what we’re looking for now or in the future.
If you need adjustments or accommodations during the hiring process, please reach out to us and we will do our best to support you.
About arcavindi
Vintage Trading is a fast-growing circular economy business on a mission to make it easy and rewarding for people to declutter responsibly. We operate two leading brands: Vintage Cash Cow in the UK and Arcavindi across Europe.
With over 300 employees in the UK and a growing team in Europe, targeting 120 team members this year, we're building a unique operation powered by hundreds of in-house experts in vintage, antiques, and second-hand goods. Together, we’re redefining how people value and recycle the past, helping customers turn unwanted items into money while promoting sustainability and reuse.
As we continue to scale, we’re always on the lookout for talented, passionate individuals to join us in shaping the future of the vintage and re-commerce world!
At Vintage Cash Cow, we believe in building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage candidates to apply even if they don't meet every requirement listed. Your data will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Notice.