HR Director

Zental; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading dental group in London is seeking an experienced HR Director to provide strategic leadership on a part-time consultancy basis. This role involves overseeing HR infrastructure, providing governance guidance, and advising senior leaders. The ideal candidate is a director-level professional comfortable in a supportive and advisory capacity. This opportunity offers the chance to influence people governance within a values-driven healthcare environment. Applications are currently welcomed for this significant role.

Benefits

Genuine strategic partnership

Influence at leadership level

No operational burden

Qualifications

• Director-level HR professional or highly experienced HR consultant.
• Comfortable advising founders and senior leaders.
• Experienced in HR governance and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight and direction for HR infrastructure.
• Review and strengthen HR governance and operating models.
• Act as a trusted advisor on complex people matters.

Skills

Strategic oversight

HR governance

Emotional intelligence

Commercial clarity

Consultancy experience

Education

CIPD Level 7 qualified or equivalent experience

Job description

HR Director (Board-Level Advisor)

London | 1 day per week | Consultancy

We are a values-led private dental group operating across London, recognised for combining clinical excellence with a calm, considered and people-centred approach. Our culture is shaped by our CALM values – Community, Authenticity, Leadership and Mindfulness – which guide how we care for patients, support our teams and make decisions as a business.

As the organisation continues to mature, we are seeking an experienced HR Director to provide strategic, board-level people leadership on a part‑time consultancy basis (approximately one day per week with a view to increasing days as we scale).

This is a purely strategic advisory role, designed for a senior HR professional who operates comfortably at Director and board level.

The Role

• Provide strategic oversight and direction for the group’s people and HR infrastructure
• Review, strengthen and future-proof HR governance, frameworks and operating models
• Ensure people practices are compliant, proportionate and aligned to a premium healthcare environment
• Act as a trusted, calm and commercially minded advisor on complex people matters
• Support leadership decision‑making with thoughtful, emotionally intelligent HR counsel
• Embed a values‑led and mindful approach to people governance and culture

About You

You Will Be

• A Director‑level HR professional, Chief People Officer, or highly experienced HR consultant
• Comfortable advising founders, owners and senior leaders with confidence and discretion
• Experienced in HR governance, compliance and operating model design
• Calm, pragmatic and emotionally intelligent in your approach
• Able to balance people‑centred values with commercial clarity
• CIPD Level 7 qualified (or equivalent experience)
• Operating on a self‑employed / consultancy basis

Experience within healthcare, professional services, luxury or multi‑site environments is advantageous but not essential.

Engagement Details

• Engagement: Fractional / consultancy basis
• Time commitment: ~1 day per week
• Location: London (hybrid / remote flexibility)
• Duration: Ongoing strategic advisory engagement
• Rate: Competitive, aligned with senior HR Director consultancy market rates

Why This Role

This Opportunity Offers

• A genuine strategic partnership with a values‑driven healthcare group
• The ability to shape and influence people infrastructure at leadership level
• High trust, clear boundaries and no operational burdenThe chance to apply senior expertise in a calm, thoughtful and high-quality environment

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today or connect with us confidentially to explore the opportunity.