Director of People & Culture

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

Job summary

An innovative healthcare provider is seeking a Director of People and Culture to lead their HR initiatives and shape an engaging organisational culture. This pivotal role requires a strategic thinker with extensive HR leadership experience and a passion for talent management. You will be instrumental in developing a people strategy that drives growth and fosters a values-led environment. With competitive benefits and the chance to make a significant impact in the healthcare sector, this is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic leader ready to embrace change and drive transformation.

Benefits

Private medical cover

Car allowance

Competitive salary

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a people strategy promoting growth and a values-led culture.
• Oversee HR, Talent, and Employee Engagement across multiple sites.

Skills

HR Leadership

Employee Engagement

Organisational Culture

Employment Law

Talent Management

Education

CIPD Qualification

Postgraduate in HR or related discipline

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

Kingsbridge Private Hospital, part of Kingsbridge Healthcare Group, is the largest private healthcare provider in Northern Ireland, serving patients across Ireland since 2004. The organisation focuses on clinical excellence, patient experience, and service innovation, currently on an ambitious growth journey.

About the Role

As Director of People & Culture, you will be a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, developing and implementing a people strategy that promotes growth, a values-led culture, and attracts top talent. 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 across NI and ROI.
• CIPD Qualification.

Desirable:

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

Candidate Attributes

You are a strategic thinker, hands-on executor, values-driven leader, confident communicator, commercially astute, adaptable, resilient, and energized by change.

Benefits

Join a purpose-led executive team with competitive salary, private medical cover, car allowance, and the opportunity to impact healthcare across Ireland.

Apply now to request a Candidate Pack or contact Ryan Calvert, Head of HR Recruitment at MCS Group. Applications close on Monday, 28th April at 12pm.