FlightStory is a modern media, marketing and investment company that believes innovation is the answer. FlightStory is formed of 2 main departments our Studio team and our Fund team.
Things are breaking and building faster than ever before. We operate at the forefront of what’s possible by investing in emerging ideas and visionary innovators. We seize the pace of progress. In a world evolving at unprecedented speed, trust Flight Story to lean into innovation with you.
The Mission
The Director of Happiness & Health exists to foster an inspiring and high-performing workplace by driving culture, engagement, well-being, and talent development initiatives that empower our people and FlightStory’s vision. This role focuses on embedding FlightStory’s values in our culture, fostering an environment where people feel motivated, valued, connected, and driven by our collective purpose. This role will play a critical part in shaping the workplace of the future, creating a workplace we are proud of.
Outcomes
Culture & Engagement
- Embed FlightStory’s values into all aspects of the team experience.
- Develop and implement initiatives to promote FlightStory as a thought leader in workplace culture.
- Ensure the workplace environment is a physical manifestation of our culture and people, designed to support connectedness, creativity, innovation, and high performance.
- Create a clear roadmap on how developing our talent and culture enables our ambitious vision.
- Shape the future of work at FlightStory by integrating AI and emerging technologies into cultural practices to enhance collaboration, innovation, and efficiency.
People Wellbeing & Experience
- Launch and maintain programs where people have access to programs, resources and support mechanisms that enhance productivity and personal fulfillment.
- Champion a work-life blend that integrates personal and professional ambition, ensuring our people can thrive in all aspects of life.
- Ensure our workplace environment reflects our values and is a source of pride for our team.
Talent Development & Career Growth
- Implement a motivating and agile goal-setting framework ensuring all people have KPIs aligned with company objectives.
- Facilitate inspiring career development paths, ensuring participation in development programs.
- Cultivate a culture of continuous learning and self-development through tailored growth initiatives.
- Partner with leadership to identify high-potential talent and create accelerated growth pathways.
Communication & Connection
- Establish transparent, effective communication channels that ensure people feel heard and informed.
- Conduct regular touchpoints such as pulse surveys to maintain alignment between leadership and teams.
- Foster a culture of feedback and recognition that enhances collaboration and gratitude across the organisation.
- Strengthen internal communications to drive clarity and alignment across all departments.
Operational HR Support
- Optimise onboarding processes to ensure a seamless cultural integration for new hires.
- Collaborate with HR partners to maintain compliance and streamline people processes.
- Work with key contributors to develop an employer branding strategy that attracts top-tier talent and enhances FlightStory’s reputation
Measuring Success
- Implement and track culture and well-being metrics to drive continuous improvement and inform decision-making.
- Use feedback and data to refine engagement and productivity initiatives, ensuring alignment with business goals.
- Set ambitious yet achievable targets for cultural alignment, retention, and overall team happiness.
- Develop regular reporting frameworks to track and analyse key people-related metrics.
Competencies
People & Performance Focused Mindset
- Passionate about creating a motivating, engaging, fulfilling and high-performance workplace culture.
- Demonstrates a deep understanding of current and the future people needs, working proactively to address them.
Collaboration & Influence
- Strong ability to work cross-functionally and build relationships at all levels.
- Acts as a trusted advisor and advocate for our people while aligning with business objectives.
High EQ & Communication
- Outstanding interpersonal skills, fostering a culture of urgency, respect, empathy, and resilience.
- Ability to listen actively and communicate effectively across various channels.
Strategic Execution
- Demonstrates the ability to balance strategic initiatives with hands-on execution.
- Prioritises and executes multiple initiatives effectively while maintaining focus on outcomes.
Change Management
- Ability to lead cultural transformation and inspire teams through periods of change.
- Encourages adaptability and resilience in a dynamic environment.
Business Acumen
- Strong understanding of how people initiatives directly impact business performance and growth.
- Aligns culture and engagement strategies with FlightStory’s commercial objectives.
Data-Driven Decision Making
- Uses insights and analytics to inform and adjust people strategies.
- Continuously evaluates the impact of initiatives and refines strategies accordingly.
What Success Looks Like
- A thriving, engaged, and high-performing team and culture that embodies FlightStory’s values.
- Consistent improvement in cultural alignment and well-being metrics.
- Seamless onboarding experiences that accelerate cultural integration and productivity.
- Clear talent growth pathways that drive retention and attract top-tier talent.
- A robust feedback and recognition culture that enhances team motivation and fulfilment.
- Strong employer brand recognition positioning FlightStory as a culture leader globally
Ideal Candidate
Who You Are:
- A strategic and visionary leader passionate about building high-performance cultures.
- An advocate for people-first workplaces who thrives on fostering connection and well-being.
- A proactive problem solver with a relentless focus on innovation and improvement.
- Highly collaborative, with very high EQ, and capable of driving meaningful organisational change.
- A strong communicator who can inspire, align, and engage high performing teams.
Your Experience:
- Proven track record of leading people and culture initiatives in high-growth environments.
- Experience designing and implementing programs that drive employee engagement and satisfaction.
- Expertise in organizational development, talent management, and cultural transformation.
- Strong background in data-driven decision-making and using analytics to inform strategy.
- Experience working with senior leadership to align culture initiatives with business objectives.
- Knowledge of future trends in workplace culture, including AI-driven enhancements.
Location
- London ~ we are an in-person-first culture and believe in fostering a vibrant and work environment centred around connection and community.
- Some roles will require global travel so flexibility in this aspect is important and your hiring manager will confirm this with you during the interview process
