Junior People Lead – Fixed Term 12 Month Contract

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Collabora

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Open Source • Software Development • Consulting

Collabora is a company deeply rooted in the Open Source ecosystem, providing a wide range of services that include integrating, optimizing, and maintaining open source software. They are actively involved in projects such as the Linux Kernel, graphics, multimedia, machine learning, and extended reality (XR), with a strong focus on contributing to open source communities. They also specialize in putting LibreOffice in the Cloud and offer their expertise in open source software across various industries, including automotive and digital TV. Collabora's mission is to help clients navigate and adopt open source solutions as a foundational approach to innovation in technology.

51 - 200 employees

Founded 2005

📋 Description

• Build strong, trusting relationships with engineers across multiple time zones and cultures • Lead effective one-on-one and team meetings, balancing facilitation with real-time note-taking and follow-up actions • Set and reinforce clear expectations of the engineering role, ensuring alignment, fairness, and transparency • Drive the full performance management cycle by guiding teams through development planning, tracking progress against objectives, managing performance issues, and conducting appraisals • Provide timely, constructive, and empathetic feedback to support individual growth and performance • Navigate sensitive or challenging conversations with professionalism, emotional intelligence, and an open mind • Support engineers through conflict, blockers, and personal or professional challenges with empathy and discretion • Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to maintain strong communication channels and ensure alignment on organisational goals • Help shape and champion a culture of openness, accountability, and respect

🎯 Requirements

• A natural relationship-builder who thrives in a people-centric role • Excellent multitasker - able to run meetings while capturing insights and driving outcomes • Strong communicator with the confidence to have tough conversations when needed • Highly organised and able to manage multiple work-streams in a fully remote environment • Experienced with performance management, coaching, and delivering actionable feedback • Comfortable working with a globally dispersed team across diverse cultures, communication styles, and time zones • Empathetic, open-minded, and committed to supporting people at all levels • Experience in a tech or open source environment is a plus (but not required)