Director of People and Culture

Ibchealthcare; Leicester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Leicester seeks a Director of People & Culture to strategically lead workforce planning, recruitment, and HR operations. The role demands a proven senior People leader with a data-driven approach and deep knowledge of employment law. Responsibilities include championing a values-led culture, overseeing talent acquisition, and driving learning and development initiatives. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment and operate strategically while being hands-on when needed.

Qualifications

• Proven experience at Director or Head of People level.
• Strong oversight of recruitment, L&D, HR operations and payroll.
• Experience operating in a multi-site, operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Set and deliver a forward-thinking People & Culture strategy.
• Lead workforce planning and organisational capability development.
• Oversee talent acquisition strategies to attract high-quality candidates.

Skills

Strong influencing skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Data-driven mindset

Education

CIPD Level 7 or equivalent experience

Job description

Director of People & Culture

Location: Leicester
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

We are seeking an experienced and values-driven Director of People & Culture to join our Executive Team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organisation.

This is a strategic leadership role with end-to-end accountability for Recruitment & Onboarding, Learning & Development, HR and Payroll Operations. You will lead the people agenda across a complex, multi-site environment, ensuring our workforce strategy, culture and systems enable sustainable growth, high performance and an exceptional employee experience.

The Role

As Director of People & Culture, you will:

• Set and deliver a forward-thinking People & Culture strategy aligned to organisational priorities and long-term growth

• Champion a values-led, inclusive and high-performance culture

• Lead workforce planning and organisational capability development

• Ensure people processes, systems and practices are compliant, efficient and scalable

• Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO, Executive Team and Board

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Culture:

• Lead and embed organisational values across the full employee lifecycle

• Drive engagement, wellbeing, inclusion and culture initiatives

• Strengthen the employer brand internally and externally

Recruitment & Onboarding:

• Oversee talent acquisition strategies that attract high-quality, values-aligned candidates

• Ensure consistent, high-impact onboarding and induction experiences

• Build strong external partnerships to support sustainable talent pipelines

Learning & Development:

• Shape and deliver a comprehensive L&D strategy, including leadership development and career pathways

• Ensure statutory and mandatory training compliance

• Champion apprenticeships, digital learning and future skills development

HR & Payroll Operations:

• Lead HR operations to ensure accurate, timely and compliant people administration

• Oversee payroll processes and benefits administration

• Drive continuous improvement, digitalisation and process efficiency

Employee Relations, Performance & Wellbeing:

• Provide senior oversight on complex employee relations matters

• Lead performance management, engagement and reward frameworks

• Use insight from employee feedback to drive continuous improvement

People Data & Insight:

• Use workforce data and analytics to inform decision-making

• Oversee HR systems, dashboards and reporting on key people metrics

Leadership & Collaboration:

• Lead, develop and inspire the People & Culture team

• Work collaboratively across Operations, Finance, Quality and Commercial teams

• Represent People & Culture at Executive and Board level

About You

You will be an accomplished senior People leader with:

• Proven experience at Director or Head of People level

• Strong oversight of recruitment, L&D, HR operations and payroll

• Experience operating in a multi-site, operational environment

• A strong understanding of workforce planning, organisational change and culture development

• CIPD Level 7 or equivalent experience (desirable)

You will bring:

• Deep knowledge of employment law and HR best practice

• A data-driven, commercially astute mindset

• Strong influencing, communication and leadership skills

• The ability to operate strategically while remaining hands-on when required

If you are a values-led, strategic People leader who thrives in fast-paced, purpose-driven environments, we would love to hear from you.