Director of People and Culture

SF Executive; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A strategic recruitment firm is seeking a Director of People and Culture to provide leadership across all areas of people and culture. This pivotal role will align the people strategy with the organisation’s mission and values, promote engagement and development, and champion an inclusive culture. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in senior HR leadership, preferably within healthcare or voluntary sectors, with a passion for building resilient workplaces.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in senior HR leadership.
• Ideally experience in healthcare, charity, or volunteering sectors.
• Passionate about building inclusive and engaged workplaces.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of a long-term People and Culture strategy.
• Support leadership capability and organizational development.
• Embed inclusive, values-driven ways of working across the organization.
• Oversee HR operations and compliance.
• Shape volunteer engagement and development strategies.

Skills

Senior HR leadership

Strategic thinking

Organisational culture development

Inclusive leadership

Volunteer engagement

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.