People Director - Elderly Care provider (Hybrid)


Date Posted:
27/09/2024
Town/city, county:
Birmingham, West Midlands
Sector:
Social Care
Salary:
£80000 - £91000 per annum
Type:
Permanent

Job Description:

Role: People Director

Location: Hybrid (Travel across small portfolio of homes in England, home working, and Head Office in London)

Salary: £80k-£85k + up to 20% bonus, £6k car allowance or company car, competitive pension, private medical and dental, and more.

We are currently seeking an experienced People Director to lead the strategic development of our HR operations. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will manage a team of HR professionals and play a key role in driving
employee engagement, recruitment, and talent management across our homes.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute the people strategy aligned with our values and five-year strategic plan.
  • Lead initiatives on employee engagement, wellbeing, and development.
  • Champion equity, diversity, and inclusion across all levels.
  • Oversee recruitment, succession planning, and retention.
  • Manage HR operations, including performance management, compliance, and payroll.
  • Lead organisational change and foster a high-performance culture.
Ideal Candidate:
  • Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Degree, Master’s Degree, or CIPD Qualification Preferred)
  • Proven experience as a People Director/HR Director or equivalent leadership role, ideally in the healthcare, social care, or related sectors.
  • Strong understanding of HR functions, talent management, and employee engagement strategies.
  • Experience in a regulated environment (e.g., healthcare or care services) is highly desirable.
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
  • Experience in developing and executing HR strategies aligned with business goals.
  • Solid knowledge of UK employment law, regulatory requirements, and best practices in the care sector.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead through change, managing complex organisational dynamics.
  • Experience in managing HR functions within a multi-site organisation
If you are interested, please apply or contact Harry Hales on harry.hales@gilbertmeher.com


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