Director of People

Top End jobs; Crewe; On-site; GBP 125,000 - GBP 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced senior leader to head the People function in Crewe, UK. This role involves driving workforce strategy, shaping organisational culture, and delivering talent development. Candidates should possess senior HR leadership experience, a Level 7 CIPD qualification or equivalent, and excellent communication and leadership skills. This is a strategic opportunity to influence and improve workforce engagement within a complex organisation.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in HR, organisational development or people strategy.
• Proven experience leading large teams and driving organisational change.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, EDI, workforce planning and employee engagement.

Responsibilities

• Head the People function and drive workforce strategy.
• Ensure a skilled, engaged and inclusive workforce.
• Shape organisational culture and deliver talent strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Influencing

Education

Level 7 CIPD qualification or equivalent

Job description

We are recruiting an experienced senior leader to head our People function and drive workforce strategy, organisational development and culture across a large, complex organisation.

You will lead HR, organisational development and customer services, ensuring a skilled, engaged and inclusive workforce that supports strategic priorities and transformation. This role will shape organisational culture, deliver workforce planning and talent strategies, and provide expert advice to senior leadership on people, culture and customer engagement.

Key requirements:

Senior leadership experience in HR, organisational development or people strategy

Level 7 CIPD qualification or equivalent experience

Proven experience leading large teams and driving organisational change

Strong knowledge of employment law, EDI, workforce planning and employee engagement

Excellent communication, influencing and leadership skills

This is a high-profile leadership opportunity for a strategic, forward-thinking people professional to make a significant organisational impact...