Head of People & Culture
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Head of People & Culture
[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] Group is seeking a Head of People & Culture to play a pivotal role in shaping our people strategy and driving a values-led, inclusive and high-performing culture across the organisation. Based home-based with regular travel and overnight stays, with head office locations including Accrington and Daventry.
About [Employer hidden] Group
[Employer hidden] Group is one of the UK's leading providers of adult social care, supporting people with learning disabilities, mental health support needs, acquired brain injuries, autism and complex related needs. Its mission is to empower those it supports to lead their best life. We Won Specialist Care Provider 2025! – [Employer hidden] Group in the large group category at the [Employer hidden] Awards!
What's in it for you?
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- Flexible home working
- Regular visits to care homes and time at central offices in Daventry and Accrington
- Investment in development, collaboration, and inclusive leadership
About the role
Reporting to the Chief People Officer, you will lead key people and culture initiatives at a national level, working with the Executive team, Regional Directors and Heads of Support Functions. Provide strategic leadership across colleague engagement, employee relations, wellbeing, inclusion and organisational development.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and delivering a people and culture strategy aligned to mission, values and corporate objectives
- Leading initiatives to enhance colleague experience, engagement and wellbeing
- Driving a strong, values-based and inclusive culture across services and support functions
- Overseeing employee relations activity and partnering with operational leaders
- Working with Talent Development on leadership development, succession planning and organisational effectiveness
- Using people data and insights to inform decision-making
- Ensuring high standards of compliance with UK employment law
- Acting as a trusted senior advisor and deputising for the Chief People Officer
About you
- Significant experience in a senior HR/People role, ideally within social care, healthcare or a values-driven organisation
- Strong working knowledge of UK employment law, Employment Rights Act 2025 reforms and workforce best practice
- Proven track record of driving culture change, engagement and inclusion
- Excellent stakeholder management skills and ability to influence at senior level
- Confidence to work with data and insight to shape strategy
- Genuine passion for social care and improving working lives of colleagues
Don't meet every single requirement? We invite you to apply anyway! At [Employer hidden] Group, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic organisation.