Director of People & Culture

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

Job summary

An innovative healthcare organisation is seeking a Director of People and Culture to lead their people strategy and cultivate a values-driven culture. This pivotal role involves strategic leadership in HR, organisational development, and employee engagement across multiple sites. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in HR leadership, with a strong focus on employee engagement and organisational culture. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the future of private healthcare in Ireland, working alongside a collaborative executive team in a respected organisation.

Benefits

Private Medical Cover

Car Allowance

Competitive Salary

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience.
• Expertise in delivering people strategies in large organisations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a people strategy supporting growth and culture.
• Oversee HR, Talent, Learning & Development across multiple sites.

Skills

HR Leadership

Employee Engagement

Organisational Culture

Leadership Development

Employment Law Knowledge

Education

CIPD Qualification

Postgraduate Qualification in HR or OD

Job description

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Director of People and Culture - Kingsbridge Private Hospital

MCS Group is delighted to be partnering exclusively with Kingsbridge Private Hospital, as they seek to appoint a Director of People and Culture. This is a newly created opportunity for the organisation, essential in cultivating and leading organisational culture, talent, and business transformation at Ireland's fastest growing private Healthcare Group.

As Kingsbridge continues to grow, the need for strategic leadership in People and Culture is increasingly critical. This role is about securing a leader who can influence and shape the future of the organisation.

About Kingsbridge Private Hospital

Part of Kingsbridge Healthcare Group, the largest private healthcare provider in Northern Ireland. Since 2004, they've grown from a single outpatient clinic to offering life-changing healthcare across Ireland, focusing on clinical excellence, patient experience, and service innovation. This is an opportunity to shape the future of private healthcare in Ireland by leading an ambitious people strategy at an executive level.

About the Role

As Director of People & Culture, you'll be part of the Executive Leadership Team, developing and executing a people strategy that supports growth, values-led culture, and talent development. You will oversee HR, Organisational Development, Talent, Learning & Development, and Employee Engagement across multiple sites in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

About You

Essential:

• At least 10 years of progressive HR leadership, including 5+ years at senior/executive level.
• Experience delivering people strategies in large, complex organisations.
• Knowledge of employee engagement, leadership development, and organisational culture.
• Expertise in employment law in NI and ROI.
• CIPD Qualified.

Desirable:

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

Stand Out Qualities

• Strategic thinker with hands-on execution skills.
• Values-driven leader inspiring trust and collaboration.
• Effective communicator and influencer.
• Commercially astute with sound judgment and emotional intelligence.
• Adaptable, resilient, and energized by change.

Benefits

Opportunity to lead culture and people strategy in a respected healthcare organisation, with a collaborative executive team, competitive salary, private medical cover, car allowance, and the chance to impact healthcare across Ireland.

To apply, select 'Apply Now' for a Candidate Pack or contact Ryan Calvert, Head of HR Recruitment at MCS Group. Applications close on Monday, 28th April at 12pm. Please submit a cover letter and CV if you meet the essential criteria.