Director of People and Culture

SF Executive; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A strategic leadership consultancy in the West Midlands is seeking a Director of People and Culture to drive people strategy and culture alignment with the organisation's mission. This role demands strong HR leadership, strategic thinking, and a commitment to inclusive workplaces, offering a collaborative environment aimed at positive organisational impact.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in senior HR leadership.
• Experience in the healthcare, charity, or volunteer-focused sectors.
• Passion for building inclusive and resilient workplaces.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of the People and Culture strategy.
• Support leadership capability and succession planning.
• Embed inclusive, values-driven ways of working.

Skills

Senior HR leadership experience

Strategic thinking

Inclusive leadership

Organisational development

Job description

The Role

Our client is seeking a Director of People and Culture to provide strategic leadership across all areas of people, culture, and organisational development. Sitting on the Executive Leadership Team, the postholder will play a pivotal role in aligning the people strategy with the organisation’s mission, values, and ambitious future plans.

Working closely with senior leaders, this individual will lead initiatives in workforce development, staff and volunteer engagement, leadership capability, and EDI. The role will champion a values-led culture of compassion, inclusion, and high performance, ensuring that teams have the skills, support, and environment they need to thrive.

This is a highly collaborative position, offering the opportunity to deliver organisation-wide impact whilst providing a best-in-class experience for colleagues and volunteers alike.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of a long-term People and Culture strategy.
• Support leadership capability, organisational development, and succession planning.
• Embed inclusive, values-driven ways of working across the organisation.
• Oversee HR operations, compliance, and the effective use of people systems.
• Shape volunteer engagement and development strategies.

About You:

The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record in senior HR leadership, ideally within the healthcare, charity, or other sector with a strong focus on volunteering. With strong strategic thinking and a hands-on approach, they will be passionate about building inclusive, engaged, and resilient workplaces through a focus on organisational culture. They will also be a values-led leader, capable of influencing at all levels and creating lasting cultural impact.