Purpose of the Post People are our greatest asset and we believe in developing the hearts and
minds of our team and our wider network of VCSE partners.
The Director of Culture will provide leadership to ensure the VCSA has a supportive, inclusive, and high-performing culture across the organisation. This role ensures that our people feel valued, empowered, and aligned with our mission and values.
You will lead the design and implementation of our People and Culture strategy
embedding wellbeing, inclusion, and continuous learning across the organisation, ensuring every member of staff feels valued and empowered to achieve their best.
You will work alongside our Chair and lead the embedding of our Anti- Racist principles within the organisation.
As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Director of Culture will work as part of that team to contribute to strategic planning and to ensure that the VCSA is a great place to work, where people thrive and feel valued.
You will provide leadership for workforce culture and development across the wider VCSE delivery community, including inclusivity, belonging, antiracist, solution-focused, relational, and collaborative approaches. Duties and Responsibilities Strategic Leadership and Culture
Lead on creating a positive organisational culture that reflects our values. Develop and implement our People & Culture strategy that supports the organisations mission and values. Coach and develop managers to model inclusive, compassionate, BRAVE leadership. Foster psychological safety and open communication across all teams. Maintain and report regularly to People and Organisational Development Committee to provide assurance on progress of the People and Culture Strategy. Learning and Development
Lead the development of, and support managers to, implement frameworks for supervision, appraisal, and career progression. Promote a continuous growth mindset and culture across the organisation. Embed reflective practice and progression pathways. Embed a culture of inclusion, respect, collaboration, and wellbeing. Oversee and ensure the embedding of anti-racist, equality, diversity, and inclusion within all policies and practices. Embed values-based behaviours throughout the organisation. Oversee and ensure support to support the health and wellbeing of staff within their role. Champion a positive approach to change management and organisational learning. HR and Employment Practice
Ensure the organisations HR framework, policies, and employment practices are compliant, fair and consistent with our values and culture, drawing on specialist commissioned external HR advice where appropriate . Oversee recruitment, induction, contracts, and employee relations matters, ensuring all people processes are handled with fairness, consistency, and compassion. Keep people policies up to date and ensure managers are supported and confident to apply them well. Provide assurance to the Chief Executive, the People and Organisational Development Committee, and the Board, that employment practice meets legal and safer recruitment requirements, and are in line with organisational values and culture. General Requirements
Be a proactive contributor to the Senior Leadership Team. Undertake any training or development opportunities as may be required to keep up to date and fulfil the requirements identified for this role. Attend and engage in regular supervision sessions and staff meetings. Be part of identifying own needs for development and support, including wellbeing support. Comply with all organisational policies and procedures. Responsible for planning and organising own day-to-day tasks. Undertake any other duties as prescribed by and agreed with your Line Manager as are consistent with the responsibilities of the position and the needs of the service. Work in line with The VCS Alliances values and Code of Conduct and maintain good relationships within and outside of The VCS Alliance. Have a collaborative and flexible approach to work. Work in accordance with The VCS Alliances Aims, Objectives and Values. Flexibility is an advantage. Please contact us to discuss what this means before accepting any offer of employment. Person Specification Essential
Proven experience of senior leadership in people, culture or organisational development. Deep understanding of equality, diversity, and inclusion, and how to embed these in workplace culture. Ability to build trusted relationships and influence at all levels, including the Board. Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into practical action. Experience of providing pastoral support or one-to-one coaching to individuals in challenging circumstances. Ability to hold difficult conversations with compassion and honesty. Demonstrable commitment to the values of the organisation. Coaching or mentoring qualification. Experience of using continuous improvement methodology. Desirable
Experience of leading organisational change or culture transformation programmes. Experience of implementing wellbeing and staff engagement initiatives. Working knowledge of employment law and HR good practice, with the confidence to draw on specialist external advice where needed. Experience of working in or with the VCSE sector.
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Director of Culture in London employer: Bradford VCSA
At VCSA, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that prioritises the wellbeing and development of our team. Our inclusive and supportive work culture fosters a sense of belonging, empowering every employee to thrive while aligning with our mission and values. With a strong focus on continuous learning and professional growth, we offer unique opportunities for leadership in shaping a positive organisational culture, making VCSA a truly rewarding place to work.
