At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and shape a modern, inclusive workforce for a large council.
- Company: East Riding of Yorkshire Council, a key player in local governance.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, impactful leadership role, and opportunity for community influence.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing community services.
- Why this job: Drive cultural change and make a real difference in public service.
- Qualifications: Strong strategic leadership and experience in organisational 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
Kirklees Metropolitan Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and flexible work environment for Childcare Lawyers in Northallerton. With hybrid working options and a strong commitment to employee growth, the council fosters a culture of collaboration and professional development, making it an ideal place for those passionate about making a meaningful impact in children's services.
Contact Details:
Kirklees Metropolitan Council Recruitment Team
