Head of People & Culture
| Posting date: | 21 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | £63,175 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £63175 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 June 2026 |
| Location: | Leeds, LS2 7JU |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | M0032-26-0003 |
Summary
As Head of People & Culture, you will provide visible leadership of the People function, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality, people-centred service. Acting as the organisations senior operational People lead, you will translate strategic direction into practical, effective solutions that drive performance and engagement. You will: Act as a trusted senior advisor, shaping and embedding people frameworks, policies and best practice that support organisational goals Lead on complex and high-risk employee relations matters, providing expert guidance and assurance Drive organisational learning, leadership development and management capability to build a confident and future-ready workforce Partner closely with the Deputy Director and senior leaders to deliver and evaluate the People strategy and HR business plan Champion a positive, inclusive and values-driven culture, ensuring our people experience reflects who we are and what we stand for About you You are a confident and credible senior HR professional who combines strategic thinking with hands-on leadership.You are passionate about building inclusive, high-performing cultures and have a track record of influencing at senior level. You will also have: Chartered CIPD membership (or equivalent experience) Significant experience leading the full employee lifecycle and people strategy Strong leadership experience, with a proven ability to build and develop high-performing team Expertise in complex employee relations and organisational risk management in a unionised environment In-depth knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice Excellent communication, influencing and relationship-building skills