At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead our people and culture strategy to create an inclusive environment.
- Company: Join a vibrant charity focused on supporting those with MS.
- Benefits: Enjoy 38 days annual leave, flexible working, and enhanced family support.
- Other info: Opportunities for personal development and volunteering leave.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact in a role that champions culture and leadership.
- Qualifications: Experience in HR leadership and a passion for people and culture.
The predicted salary is between 73653 - 73653 £ per year.
About us
We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus. Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground‑breaking research and provide award‑winning support and information. Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference.
About this job
As Director of HR and Culture, you will lead our people and culture strategy, driving work on culture change, leadership capability, workforce planning and organisational development. Working closely with senior leaders and colleagues across the charity, you will help create an inclusive, values‑led environment where people can thrive and do their best work. It’s an excellent role for an experienced and collaborative leader who is passionate about people, culture and making a meaningful change.
Key responsibilities
- Lead the development and implementation of the people and culture strategy.
- Drive culture change initiatives and foster an inclusive, values‑led organisational environment.
- Develop leadership capability programmes and workforce planning.
- Lead organisational development work, including change management and succession planning.
- Partner with senior leaders to embed a performance‑driven culture that supports individual and organisational growth.
Contact
If you'd like to discuss the role in confidence first, please contact our HR team by email.
Equal employment opportunity
We particularly welcome applications from disabled people and/or people from minoritised ethnic backgrounds.
Your right to work in the UK
You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.
Disability Confident Employer
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and we’re committed to promoting equality and diversity. You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on‑boarding processes.
Recruitment and selection process
The HR team will anonymise your CV and supporting statement before forwarding to the shortlisting panel. The first round of our recruitment and selection process includes an interview with competency‑based questions. Our recruitment and selection process might also include extra tasks, such as a written or Microsoft Excel test or making a presentation.
Benefits
- 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro‑rated for part‑time.
- More annual leave entitlement based on length of employment.
- Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely).
- Flexible working options.
- More sick pay entitlement based on length of employment.
- Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year.
- Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Enhanced leave for new parents.
- Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day, 7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family.
- Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year).
- 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro‑rated for part‑time.
- 10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro‑rated for part‑time.
- New family‑friendly benefits, including paid leave in the event of miscarriage/stillbirth.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme.
- Discounted season ticket loan and interest‑free emergency loans.
- Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax.
- New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing.
- Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses.
- Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities.
- New, modern offices that embrace working together both in‑person and remotely.
- Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support.
- 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours.
- 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal working hours.
Safeguarding
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with.
Director of HR and Culture in London employer: MS Society UK
As a leading charity dedicated to supporting individuals affected by MS, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values our people as our greatest asset. Our vibrant and inclusive work culture in London fosters collaboration and innovation, offering extensive benefits such as 38 days of annual leave, flexible working options, and personalised development plans to ensure every employee can thrive and grow in their career while making a meaningful impact in the community.
