Director of People & Culture

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

Job summary

An innovative healthcare group is on the lookout for a Director of People and Culture to shape their organisational culture and talent management. This pivotal role involves developing a comprehensive people strategy that aligns with the group's ambitious growth plans across Ireland. The ideal candidate will bring over 10 years of HR leadership experience, a deep understanding of employee engagement, and a CIPD qualification. Join a dynamic team committed to clinical excellence and transformative healthcare initiatives, and make a significant impact in a fast-growing environment.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Private Medical Cover

Car Allowance

Qualifications

• 10+ years in HR leadership with 5+ years at senior level.
• Experience in large, complex organisations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute people strategy supporting growth and culture.
• Lead talent development across multiple sites.

Skills

HR Leadership

Employee Engagement

Organisational Culture

Employment Law

Leadership Development

Education

CIPD Qualification

Postgraduate in HR or related discipline

Job description

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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 pivotal in shaping organisational culture, talent management, and business transformation within Ireland's fastest-growing private healthcare group.

About Kingsbridge Private Hospital

Part of the Kingsbridge Healthcare Group, the largest private healthcare provider in Northern Ireland, serving patients across Ireland since 2004. They focus on clinical excellence, patient experience, and service innovation, with an ambitious growth plan.

Role Overview

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

Candidate Profile

Essential:

• Minimum 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 qualification.

Desirable:

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

Key Attributes

A strategic thinker, values-driven leader, confident communicator, commercially astute, adaptable, resilient, and energised by change.

Benefits

Competitive salary, private medical cover, car allowance, and the opportunity to lead transformative healthcare initiatives across Ireland.

Apply by requesting a Candidate Pack or contacting Ryan Calvert, Head of HR Recruitment at MCS Group. Applications close on Monday, 28th April at 12pm.