Director of People & Culture

SF Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An executive recruitment firm seeks a Director of People and Culture to provide strategic leadership across all areas of people and culture. The role entails developing a long-term strategy, overseeing HR operations, and fostering an inclusive workplace atmosphere. The ideal candidate has a strong track record in senior HR roles, particularly in the healthcare or charity sectors, and is committed to enhancing organisational culture.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in senior HR leadership, ideally within the healthcare or charity sector.
• Strong strategic thinking and a hands-on approach.
• Passionate about building inclusive and resilient workplaces.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of a long-term People and Culture strategy.
• Support leadership capability and succession planning.
• Embed inclusive, values-driven ways of working.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Organisational development

Inclusive culture

HR operations

Volunteer engagement

Job description

Overview

Our client is seeking a Director of People and Culture to provide strategic leadership across all areas of people, culture, and organisational development. Sitting on the Executive Leadership Team, the postholder will play a pivotal role in aligning the people strategy with the organisation s mission, values, and ambitious future plans.

Working closely with senior leaders, this individual will lead initiatives in workforce development, staff and volunteer engagement, leadership capability, and EDI. The role will champion a values-led culture of compassion, inclusion, and high performance, ensuring that teams have the skills, support, and environment they need to thrive.

This is a highly collaborative position, offering the opportunity to deliver organisation-wide impact whilst providing a best-in-class experience for colleagues and volunteers alike.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of a long-term People and Culture strategy.
• Support leadership capability, organisational development, and succession planning.
• Embed inclusive, values-driven ways of working across the organisation.
• Oversee HR operations, compliance, and the effective use of people systems.
• Shape volunteer engagement and development strategies.

About You

The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record in senior HR leadership, ideally within the healthcare, charity, or other sector with a strong focus on volunteering. With strong strategic thinking and a hands-on approach, they will be passionate about building inclusive, engaged, and resilient workplaces through a focus on organisational culture. They will also be a values-led leader, capable of influencing at all levels and creating lasting cultural impact.