Director of People & Change

We’re recruiting a Director of People & Change for a public sector client on a 12-month Inside IR35 contract, paying market rates inside IR35. The role is hybrid, with 2-3 days a week on-site in London, Cardiff, Croydon, Sale, Birmingham or Wakefield.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a strategic HR function covering L&D, ER, talent, wellbeing, H&S, payroll, and EDI.

• Drive large-scale change programmes, including workforce design and cultural transformation.

• Build inclusive policies, support organisational development, and enhance employee experience.

• Act as a senior people advisor, engaging confidently with executive stakeholders and trade unions.

Essential Skills

• Senior HR leadership in public sector or large complex environments.

• Strong transformation, ER, and trade union experience.

• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and influencing skills.

• CIPD Level 7 qualified.

• BPSS clearance (or willing to undergo).

Interested? Please apply below.

HR Director, People & Change, Transformation, CIPD, ER, Trade Union, EDI, Public Sector, Inside IR35, Hybrid, Canary Wharf, Cardiff, Croydon, Sale, Birmingham, Wakefield