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People Planning Lead
Location: India
Contract Type: Indefinite Contract
Pay Grade: 8
Closing date: 15th Sept 2026 at 21:59 IST Time
Requirements: Candidates are expected to have researched whether they have the right to live and work in the country in which the role is based.
Role Context - About The Team:
The Transformation and Delivery team is responsible for leading the end-to-end execution of the People Function’s transformation agenda, translating strategic priorities into a coordinated portfolio of change initiatives. It oversees multi-year programmes, defines the People Function technology roadmap, and ensures robust governance, prioritisation, and resource allocation across all initiatives.



The team also leads investment and budget planning, overseeing the management of the People Function’s financial resources, including budget forecasting, tracking, and ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and organisational objectives. It ensures strong financial discipline, value for money, and compliance with financial policies.
The function manages performance tracking across programmes, ensuring delivery is on time, within scope and budget, supported by clear reporting, risk management, and benefits realisation. Beyond delivery, it plays a critical role in embedding new operating models, processes, and digital solutions, driving adoption and continuous improvement to enhance efficiency, employee experience, and overall organisational performance across a global, matrixed workplace
Role purpose – The job:
The People Planning Lead is a key member of the Transformation and Delivery team responsible f

📌 People Planning Lead (India)
🏢 British Council
📍 India