At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the people strategy and workforce development for a community healthcare provider.
- Company: Join a leading UK community healthcare provider focused on people and education.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive work culture.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth and transformation in a complex organisation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on organisational culture and employee engagement.
- Qualifications: Degree-level qualification and senior HR leadership experience required.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
Talent 4 Good are working with a UK leading provider of community healthcare to recruit their new Director of People & Education.
Location: North West
Salary: DOE £80,000 - £100,000pa
Department: People & Education
The role holder is accountable for leading the organisation's people strategy, workforce development, learning, talent management, and organisational culture initiatives. Working as a senior leader within the People function, the post-holder translates strategic people objectives into operational delivery, ensuring colleagues have the skills, capability, and support required to achieve organisational goals.
Role Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the People & Education strategy and manage the department to ensure the organisation meets its statutory requirements, workforce targets and the reporting requirements for Independent Regulators.
- To line manage direct reports providing clear and positive leadership support, motivation and development.
- To foster a culture across the directorate that values continuing professional development and strives for excellence in the delivery of the services.
- Lead organisational change such as restructures, redundancy processes, acquisitions etc.
- Build strong credible relationships with the SLT advising on all people issues, plans and strategies.
- Oversee the effective resourcing of all employees.
- Support the Resourcing Business Partner in defining a clear strategy on how to improve its employer brand across both sites.
- To lead and manage the employee engagement programme across the company at regular intervals.
- To manage any senior level performance management and oversee via the HRBP all other employee relations matters, advising, guiding and coaching on employment law.
- Ensure the company has robust policies, procedures and processes in place in line with current legislation.
Essential Qualifications
- Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience.
- Chartered Membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD Level 7) or equivalent senior HR qualification.
- Evidence of continuing professional development in Human Resources, Organisational Development, Leadership, or Education.
Essential Experience
- Significant experience in a senior People/HR leadership role within a complex organisation.
- Proven track record of developing and implementing people and workforce strategies that support organisational objectives.
- Experience of contributing to organisational transformation and change programmes.
- Experience advising and influencing senior leaders on complex workforce matters.
- Experience of leading multiple people functions, including HR, Organisational Development, Learning and Development, Talent Management, Employee Relations, and Wellbeing.
- Experience of workforce planning, succession planning, and talent management.
- Experience of leading employee engagement and culture improvement initiatives.
- Experience of managing complex employee relations issues and organisational risk.
Director of People & Education in Preston employer: Talent 4 Good
As a leading provider of community healthcare, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and supportive work environment that prioritises employee growth and development. Our Head of Operations role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care while enjoying competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits. With a focus on operational excellence and a commitment to innovation, we empower our team members to thrive in their careers and contribute to meaningful healthcare solutions across the nation.
