Director of People & Culture

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 pivotal role is essential in cultivating and leading organisational culture, talent, and business transformation within Ireland's fastest-growing private Healthcare Group.

As Kingsbridge continues to grow, the need for strategic leadership in People and Culture becomes increasingly critical. This appointment aims to secure a leader who can influence and shape the organisation's future, beyond just senior HR management.

About Kingsbridge Private Hospital

Part of Kingsbridge Healthcare Group, the largest private healthcare provider in Northern Ireland, established in 2004. They have grown significantly, offering healthcare to patients across Ireland, focusing on clinical excellence, patient experience, and service innovation. This is an opportunity to shape the future of private healthcare in Ireland by leading an ambitious people strategy at the executive level.

About the Role

As Director of People & Culture, you will be a key member of the Executive Leadership Team. Your responsibilities include developing and executing a people strategy that supports growth, fosters a values-led culture, and attracts, retains, and develops 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

Candidates must demonstrate the following:

• 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 qualifications include postgraduate studies in HR, OD, or related fields, and experience supporting high-growth or operational transformation.

Additional Attributes

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker who excels in execution, a values-driven leader, an effective communicator and influencer, commercially astute, adaptable, resilient, and energized by change.

Benefits

Opportunities include leading culture and people strategy at a senior level, working within a collaborative executive team, competitive salary and benefits (including private medical cover and car allowance), and the chance to impact healthcare and staff experience 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. Please submit your cover letter and CV if you meet the essential criteria.