Director of People & Culture

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Director of People and Culture to shape the organisational culture and drive talent management within a rapidly growing healthcare group. This pivotal role involves leading the development of people strategies that support growth and a values-led culture. The ideal candidate will possess extensive HR leadership experience, particularly in large, complex organizations, and will be adept at fostering trust and collaboration. With a competitive salary and benefits, this position offers a unique opportunity to influence healthcare and staff experiences across Ireland.

Benefits

Private medical cover

Car allowance

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• 10+ years of HR leadership experience, with 5+ years at executive level.
• Expertise in people strategies and employee engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of people strategy.
• Oversee HR and employee engagement across multiple sites.

Skills

HR Leadership

Employee Engagement

Organisational Development

Leadership Development

Employment Law

Education

CIPD Qualification

Postgraduate in HR or related discipline

Job description

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Director of People and Culture - Kingsbridge Private Hospital

Overview

MCS Group is partnering with Kingsbridge Private Hospital to appoint a Director of People and Culture. This key role involves shaping organisational culture, talent management, 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, the hospital has grown from a single outpatient clinic in 2004 to offering comprehensive healthcare services across Ireland, emphasizing clinical excellence and patient experience.

Role Responsibilities

1. Lead the development and implementation of the people strategy to support growth and a values-led culture.
2. Oversee HR, Organisational Development, Talent, Learning & Development, and Employee Engagement across multiple sites.
3. Play a key role within the Executive Leadership Team.

Candidate Requirements

Essential:

• Minimum 10 years of progressive HR leadership, including 5+ years at senior/executive level.
• Experience delivering people strategies in large, complex organizations.
• 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.

Ideal Candidate Traits

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

Benefits

Competitive salary, private medical cover, car allowance, and the opportunity to influence healthcare and staff experience across Ireland.

Application Process

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