Associate Director of People and Culture – Maternity Cover
Company: Break Charity
Salary: £36,842.40 to £36,842.40 a year, pro rata
Hours: 21 hours over 3 days per week - Mid-March 2027 to early February 2028
Location: Norwich, NR6 6BX
Job type: Contract
Posting date: 6 Nov 2026
Closing date: 6 Dec 2026
About the role:
We are seeking an experienced, dynamic and forward-thinking Interim Associate Director of People & Culture to provide senior leadership and direction across our People function.
This is an opportunity to take on a broad and influential People leadership role at Break, combining strategic project work and support for the teams that help keep our organisation, people and workplaces running safely and effectively.
As Associate Director of People, you’ll provide senior leadership across two key areas:
HR, including Payroll and Recruitment
Health & Safety, including Facilities and Maintenance
While providing oversight and support to these teams is an important part of the role, we’re looking for someone who can bring particular energy and expertise to our strategic people agenda and provide a strong and credible people voice at executive level throughout the maternity cover period.
What will you be working on?
There is plenty to get stuck into.
Our priorities include developing our approach to EDI; leading our culture and values work; building manager capacity; workforce planning; improving recruitment and retention, and translating the next phase of our People & Culture Strategy into clear, deliverable plans.
You’ll work collaboratively with senior leaders across Break, helping shape workforce-related strategy and ensuring our People priorities remain aligned with the organisation’s wider direction. You’ll also contribute to Board and Committee reporting and discussions on People-related risks and opportunities.
We’d love to hear from you if…
You’re a credible and experienced senior People professional who is comfortable moving between big-picture thinking and practical delivery.
You’ll need to be able to build relationships quickly, give clear and pragmatic advice, support and challenge senior colleagues, and provide calm leadership across a varied portfolio.
Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who is curious, collaborative and comfortable picking up work already in motion, while bringing their own thinking and experience to help us move it forward.
Values
At Break, our values are central to how we work: we are all about relationships; we are here when it matters most; we are curious about the world around us; and we challenge to encourage change.
Benefits
- A referral scheme if you recommend a contact who goes on to be employed by Break in care services. (subject to conditions)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Company funded medical cash plan
- Enhanced sick pay and family friendly leave
- Pension salary sacrifice
- Life assurance to the value of 3x your annual salary
- Access to the Blue Light benefits platform enabling you to access discounts across a range of shops, venues and services (your membership fee will be reimbursed)
- Access to multiple Wellbeing initiatives
- The opportunity to influence Break’s strategy and direction through our Staff Consultation Forum
- Cycle to Work and Tech scheme
- And more
Essential requirements
Relevant experience in a similar role
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Associate Director of People and Culture – Maternity Cover in Norwich employer: Break Charity
Break Charity in Holt is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment where you can make a real difference in the lives of children, young people, and families. With opportunities for personal growth and development, as well as the chance to lead and inspire a team of dedicated volunteers, this role provides meaningful and rewarding employment in a vibrant community setting.
