Director of People & Culture

JR United Kingdom; Bath; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as the Director of People and Culture, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the organizational culture and talent management strategies. This leadership position offers the chance to influence healthcare experiences across Ireland while being part of a collaborative executive team. With a focus on strategic thinking and effective communication, you will be instrumental in driving growth and fostering an inclusive environment that attracts top talent. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a respected organization dedicated to clinical excellence and innovation.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Private Medical Cover

Car Allowance

Leadership Role

Collaborative Environment

Qualifications

• 10+ years in HR leadership, with 5+ at senior/executive level.
• Proven track record in delivering people strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a people strategy supporting growth.
• Foster a values-led culture and attract top talent.

Skills

HR Leadership

Employee Engagement

Leadership Development

Organizational Culture

Employment Law

Strategic Thinking

Effective Communication

Education

CIPD Qualification

Postgraduate Qualification in HR or OD

Job description

Director of People and Culture - Kingsbridge Private Hospital

MCS Group is delighted to partner exclusively with Kingsbridge Private Hospital to appoint a Director of People and Culture. This newly created role is vital in shaping organizational culture, talent management, and business transformation within Ireland's fastest-growing private healthcare group.

About Kingsbridge Private Hospital

Part of Kingsbridge Healthcare Group, the largest private healthcare provider in Northern Ireland, established in 2004. They now serve patients nationwide, focusing on clinical excellence, patient experience, and service innovation, on an ambitious growth trajectory.

Role Overview

As Director of People & Culture, you will be a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, leading the development and implementation of a people strategy that supports growth, fosters a values-led culture, and attracts top talent across multiple sites in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

Candidate Requirements

• Essential:
• Minimum of 10 years in progressive HR leadership, including 5+ years at senior/executive level.
• Proven experience delivering people strategies in large, complex organizations.
• Knowledge of employee engagement, leadership development, and organizational culture.
• Expertise in employment law in both NI and ROI.
• CIPD qualification.

Desirable:

• Postgraduate qualification in HR, OD, or related field.
• Experience supporting high-growth or operational transformation.

Personal Attributes

• Strategic thinker with hands-on execution skills.
• Values-driven leader inspiring trust and collaboration.
• Effective communicator and influencer.
• Commercially astute with emotional intelligence.
• Resilient and adaptable to change.

Benefits

• Leadership role in a respected healthcare organization.
• Collaborative executive team environment.
• Competitive salary, private medical cover, and car allowance.
• Opportunity to impact healthcare and staff experience across Ireland.

Interested candidates should request a Candidate Pack or contact Ryan Calvert, Head of HR Recruitment at MCS Group. Applications close on Monday, 28th April at 12 pm. Please submit your CV and cover letter demonstrating your fit for the role.