Director of People & Culture

JR United Kingdom; Brighton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director of People and Culture to lead transformative HR initiatives. This pivotal role involves crafting a people strategy that fosters growth and enhances workplace culture across multiple sites. The ideal candidate will bring over a decade of progressive HR leadership experience, including a strong background in employee engagement and organisational culture. By joining this respected healthcare organisation, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on healthcare delivery and staff experience in Ireland. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for people, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Private Medical Cover

Car Allowance

Leadership Role

Collaborative Executive Team

Qualifications

• 10+ years of HR leadership experience, including 5+ years at executive level.
• Expertise in employee engagement and leadership development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a people strategy to support growth and enhance culture.
• Attract top talent across multiple sites in Northern Ireland and ROI.

Skills

HR Leadership

Employee Engagement

Leadership Development

Organisational Culture

Employment Law

Education

CIPD Qualification

Postgraduate Qualification in HR or OD

Job description

Director of People and Culture - Kingsbridge Private Hospital

MCS Group is partnering exclusively with Kingsbridge Private Hospital to appoint a Director of People and Culture. This newly created role is crucial for cultivating organisational culture, talent, and business transformation within Ireland's fastest-growing private healthcare group.

About Kingsbridge Private Hospital: As part of Kingsbridge Healthcare Group, the largest private healthcare provider in Northern Ireland, they have grown significantly since 2004, offering life-changing healthcare across Ireland with a focus on clinical excellence, patient experience, and service innovation.

About the Role:

As Director of People & Culture, you will be a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, responsible for developing and implementing a people strategy that supports growth, enhances culture, and attracts top talent across multiple sites in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

About You:

• Minimum 10 years of progressive HR leadership, including 5+ years at senior/executive level.
• Proven 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 qualification is required.

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 emotional intelligence.
• Adaptable and resilient to change.

Benefits:

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

To apply, select 'Apply Now' 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 an up-to-date CV if you meet the essential criteria.