Director of People and Culture

Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's charity in London is looking for a Director of People and Culture to join the Senior Leadership Team. You will be crucial in shaping the charity's strategy and culture while ensuring it remains an employer of choice within the sector. The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership experience and emotional intelligence, operating effectively within a complex organizational structure. This is a hybrid role that requires a minimum of two days on-site every week.

Qualifications

• Strong track record at executive or Senior Leadership Team level.
• Ability to operate within a complex organisation.
• Experience in charity, public, or not-for-profit sectors is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Shape the strategy and future of the organisation.
• Lead organisational transformation initiatives.
• Ensure the charity remains an employer of choice.

Skills

Senior leadership

Emotional intelligence

Strategic thinking

Values-driven decision making

Job description

Overview

Director of People and Culture, Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity

Salary : £115,000 per annum

Location

Location : Hybrid – London (minimum 2 days per week on site)

About GOSH Charity

Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity (GOSH Charity) exists to help give seriously ill children childhoods that are fuller, funner and longer. As the dedicated charity of Great Ormond Street Hospital, one of the world’s leading paediatric centres, we fund pioneering research, cutting‑edge equipment, and vital support for patients, families and staff.

This is a pivotal moment for GOSH Charity. Following a year of record fundraising, we are launching a new five‑year strategy and delivering some of the most ambitious projects in our history, including a new Children’s Cancer Centre and a landmark £300 million public appeal. As our scale and impact grow, our people and culture have never been more important.

Responsibilities

We are now seeking an exceptional Director of People and Culture to join our Senior Leadership Team and play a central role in shaping the future of the organisation. Reporting to the Chief Executive, and working closely with the Board, CEO and senior leaders, you will influence strategy at the highest level, lead organisational transformation, and ensure GOSH Charity remains an employer of choice within the charity and not‑for‑profit sector.

Qualifications

You will be a senior, credible people leader with a strong track record of operating at executive or SLT level within a complex organisation. You will bring strategic insight, emotional intelligence and the ability to balance compassion with delivery in a values‑driven environment. Experience in the charity, public or not‑for‑profit sectors is desirable but not essential.

At GOSH Charity, your work will directly contribute to transforming the lives of seriously ill children and their families. You will be part of a purpose‑led organisation with bold ambitions, a collaborative culture, and a genuine commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Application

To find out more and apply for the role please visit: https://starfishsearch.com/jobs/gosh-dir-peo-cul/

Closing Date : Sunday 25th January (midnight)