People & Culture Director

JR United Kingdom; Warrington; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a People & Culture Director to enhance employee engagement and development. This pivotal role involves collaborating with senior leadership to foster a positive work culture, implement strategic HR initiatives, and support staff wellbeing. The organization values its people and offers a flexible working environment, including remote options and generous holiday allowances. If you're passionate about people and culture and have a strong HR background, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a significant impact.

Benefits

28 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays

Birthday Leave

Annual Bonus

Flexible working hours

Remote Working

Life Assurance

Option to buy additional holidays

Qualifications

• Strategic HR experience at a senior level is essential.
• Passion for fostering a positive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement people plans and strategies.
• Lead employee development initiatives and wellbeing workshops.

Skills

Strategic HR experience

Operational HR expertise

Employee development

Talent management

Excellent communication skills

Leadership skills

Understanding of HR systems

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Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

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Job Description:

A people-focused, charitable organisation, currently seeking a People & Culture Director to join their growing business on a permanent basis. This organisation has experienced significant growth, boasts fantastic retention rates, and continues to expand.

Your New Role

As People and Culture Director, you will play a pivotal role in fostering a positive and engaging work environment, focusing on employee development and wellbeing. You will provide expert advice on people-related matters, ensuring employees and managers feel supported and valued.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Operating as part of the Senior Leadership Team, working closely with the CEO and directors across the business.
• Developing and implementing people plans and strategies.
• Leading employee development initiatives and wellbeing workshops.
• Conducting senior-level headhunting and managing talent.
• Providing advice and support to directors and junior team members.
• Acting as the EDI and safeguarding lead.
• Overseeing policy work and minimal change management.
• Examining organisational structure and identifying staffing needs.
• Ensuring the wellbeing of staff and fostering a good culture.

What You Will Need to Succeed

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Strategic HR experience operating at a senior level, paired with operational/hands-on HR expertise.
• A passion for fostering a positive work environment and living the organisation's values.
• Ability to work closely with senior leadership and directors.
• Experience in employee development and talent management.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Understanding of HR systems.
• 28 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays and Birthday Leave.
• Annual Bonus (previous year circa 2.2k)
• 35 Hour Working Week (flexible start and finish times).
• Remote Working.
• Life Assurance.
• Option to buy up to 5 additional holidays.
• Plus, others.

If you are a dedicated and experienced HR professional with a strong focus on people and culture, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join the team and contribute to the growth and success of the organisation.

If you're interested in this role, please click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV or call us directly. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are interested in looking at an alternative position, please contact us for a confidential discussion regarding other options.

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