Head of HR

Medirest; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare services company in the UK is seeking a Senior HR Leader to shape and deliver the people strategy across the Healthcare sector. This role involves driving engagement, developing future leaders, and empowering teams to succeed. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in senior HR roles, be CIPD qualified, and possess strong leadership and communication skills. An exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced healthcare environment with competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Bonus & benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior HR role in a fast-paced organisation.
• A strong track record of delivering change and leading strategic HR programmes.
• Highly organised, adaptable and able to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver the people strategy across the Healthcare sector.
• Coach and support leaders to elevate capability and drive high performance.
• Drive engagement through action on 'Your Say' results.

Skills

Senior HR role experience

Exceptional leadership skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Data-led decision making

Organizational ability

Education

CIPD qualified or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Healthcare is evolving fast. With expanding services, increasing demand, and a focus on patient experience, there has never been a more exciting time to help shape the people strategy of one of the UK's most vital and rapidly growing sectors.

At Medirest, we care deeply about our people. They're the heartbeat of our service, and in this role you'll create the environment where every colleague feels supported, empowered, and set up for success. This isn't just another HR leadership role—it’s your chance to build the future of healthcare talent.

Competitive salary + car allowance, bonus & benefits. A sector with purpose, growth and incredible impact.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver the people strategy across the Healthcare sector.
• Influence and guide senior leadership to drive excellence in talent, culture, performance, reward, and organisation design.
• Support business growth through insight‑led people planning.

Develop Future Leaders

• Own succession planning for critical roles and build a strong talent pipeline.
• Champion emerging talent initiatives that attract and nurture apprentices, graduates, and rising stars.
• Work closely with resourcing partners to secure exceptional talent and ensure a seamless hiring experience.

Empower and Inspire

• Coach and support leaders to elevate capability and drive high performance.
• Lead a passionate HR team, inspiring them to deliver an outstanding people plan across the sector.
• Identify and shape training and development needs across the business.

Create an Outstanding Employee Experience

• Use People MI to build targeted, effective people initiatives.
• Drive engagement through action on 'Your Say' results and ensure teams feel included, energised, and valued.
• Support the creation of agile, multi‑skilled employee propositions that help our teams work flexibly and thrive.

Champion Purpose & Values

• Partner with our Compass One social value teams to nurture our culture and embed our commitment to social responsibility.
• Ensure a safe, inclusive environment where every voice is heard and every colleague can bring their whole self to work.
• Proven experience in a senior HR role in a fast‑paced organisation.
• CIPD qualified (or equivalent experience).
• A strong track record of delivering change and leading strategic HR programmes.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills.
• A passion for data‑led decision making and a sharp eye for trends.
• Highly organised, adaptable and able to manage multiple priorities with clarity and confidence.

Desirable

• Previous experience within the healthcare sector.

Leadership Behaviours We Value

• Can Do – resilient, decisive, and driven to deliver.
• Share Success – supportive, developmental, and committed to helping others grow.
• Passion for Quality – focused on excellence and continuous improvement.
• Win Through Teamwork – collaborative, energetic, and generous with knowledge.
• Embrace Diversity – inclusive, ethical, and open to new ideas.