Senior People & Culture Lead — Shape Culture & Leadership

NHS Jobs; Swindon; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A health and care organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior People and Culture Lead to drive performance and culture through strategic HR initiatives. This role requires proven experience as an HR Business Partner, CIPD Level 7 qualification, and a strong ability to influence and build leadership capability. The right candidate will excel in embedding change and will play a key role in fostering a values-driven work environment that enhances wellbeing and engagement among staff.

Benefits

£55,000 - £60,000 with group pension

Private medical insurance

Membership of My Reward Hub

Access to eLearning and professional development

Support for mental and physical wellbeing

Qualifications

• Proven track record of partnering senior stakeholders to deliver people strategies that drive performance and culture.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation, organisational development, and workforce planning.
• Comfortable with regular national travel, maintaining a visible presence across services.

Responsibilities

• Shape culture, capability, and leadership in services that impact communities across the UK.
• Balance strategic thinking with a hands-on approach to building capability and embedding change.
• Champion inclusion, wellbeing, and engagement to create thriving environments.

Skills

Strong communicator

Influencer

Embedding change

Building leadership capability

Using people data and insights

Education

CIPD Level 7 qualified (or equivalent experience)

Job description

A health and care organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior People and Culture Lead to drive performance and culture through strategic HR initiatives. This role requires proven experience as an HR Business Partner, CIPD Level 7 qualification, and a strong ability to influence and build leadership capability. The right candidate will excel in embedding change and will play a key role in fostering a values-driven work environment that enhances wellbeing and engagement among staff.