Director of People

Role: Director of People

Location: Cheshire / Hybrid

End Date: May 2026

Rate: £975 - Daily Rate - Umbrella

We are working with a large, high-profile local authority in the North West to appoint an outstanding Director of People to join its Corporate Leadership Team at a pivotal point of organisational transformation. This is a rare opportunity to lead a broad People, HR, OD and Customer Services portfolio within a complex, politically led environment, shaping workforce strategy, organisational culture and customer experience at scale.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Resources, you will:

• Provide strategic leadership on workforce planning, organisational design, talent, culture and EDI
• Lead the delivery of a modern, customer-focused People and Customer Services function
• Act as a trusted adviser to Members, the Chief Executive and senior leaders on people, culture and organisational change
• Drive the implementation of the Workforce Strategy in support of the Council's Corporate Plan
• Champion equality, inclusion and employee engagement across a large, diverse workforce
• Lead and inspire multi-disciplinary teams through sustained transformation and service improvement

We are keen to speak with senior people leaders who bring:

• Significant senior HR / People leadership experience, ideally within local government or the wider public sector
• Proven success leading large-scale transformation, restructuring and workforce change
• Strong understanding of operating within a political and democratic environment
• Credibility at board and executive level, with excellent stakeholder and trade union engagement skills
• Deep expertise across HR, OD, culture, workforce planning and employment law
• A CIPD Level 7 qualification (or equivalent experience)

If this role is of interest and you meet the above criteria, then please apply immediately.