At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the development of an inclusive, high-performing workforce and drive organisational change.
- Company: Join East Riding of Yorkshire Council, one of the largest councils in the UK.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, impactful leadership role, and the chance to shape community services.
- Other info: Be part of a dynamic team with a focus on innovative solutions and community impact.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in shaping a modern workforce and influencing positive change.
- Qualifications: Proven strategic leadership skills and experience in cultural transformation.
The predicted salary is between 106305 - 116305 £ per year.
We are seeking an exceptional Director of People Services to shape a modern, inclusive and high-performing workforce across one of the country’s largest unitary councils. This pivotal leadership role will drive the development and delivery of our People Strategy and lead wide-ranging organisational development and culture change work that will influence the entire organisation.
As a key member of our Senior Leadership Team, you will play a central role in guiding the Council’s direction, ensuring we have the capability, culture and capacity to deliver outstanding services for our communities. East Riding of Yorkshire Council employs over 9,500 staff across one of the largest geographical areas in the country. With a new operating model embedding and a refreshed senior leadership structure, the people agenda has never been more important to how this council performs.
This role will suit someone who is comfortable challenging the status quo, cutting through unnecessary complexity and helping the council find practical, enabling solutions to workforce and organisational challenges. If you have the expertise, strategic vision and drive to lead a workforce function of this scale and importance, we would be delighted to receive your application.
This opportunity is ideal for candidates with:
- High level strategic leadership skills
- A proven ability to lead service and cultural change, transformation and modernisation, bringing constructive challenge, fresh thinking and a solutions-focused approach
- An effective approach to corporate governance and risk management
For a full list of the role duties and requirements, please check out the employee specification.
Director of People Services employer: Kirklees Metropolitan Council
North Yorkshire Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth. As a Strategic Occupational Health Partner, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on workforce health while benefiting from ongoing development opportunities in a collaborative environment dedicated to public health.
Contact Details:
Kirklees Metropolitan Council Recruitment Team
