Director of People and Culture

• Lead the people and culture agenda for a purpose-driven charity.
• Opportunity to shape culture, leadership, wellbeing and engagement.

About Our Client

For more than a century, Royal British Veterans Enterprise (RBVE) has been empowering veterans to rebuild their lives. They create jobs, provide homes and build communities because these are the foundations of a fulfilling, independent life.

Many of the veterans they have supported live with physical or mental health challenges, and through their work to meet those needs, they've been able to expand their services.

Today, their impact extends not only to veterans but also to their families and people with disabilities across the UK.

Job Description

Royal British Veterans Enterprise (RBVE) is seeking an exceptional Director of People & Culture to join its Senior Leadership Team. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, this role will lead the organisation's people agenda, driving organisational culture, employee and volunteer engagement, learning and development, wellbeing, leadership capability and organisational effectiveness. This is an opportunity to help build a stronger and more sustainable future for an organisation committed to creating jobs, providing homes and building communities for veterans.

As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team you will:

• Develop and deliver a People & Culture strategy aligned to RBVE's mission, values and business objectives.
• Champion and embed a positive organisational culture across the charity.
• Lead organisational development initiatives that strengthen collaboration, communication and effectiveness.
• Drive employee and volunteer engagement, wellbeing and inclusion programmes.
• Oversee learning and development strategies, leadership development and talent management initiatives.
• Lead on diversity, equity and inclusion, ensuring best practice and legislative compliance.
• Shape and develop the organisation's volunteering strategy, supporting volunteer attraction, engagement and retention.
• Ensure effective governance, people policies and employment law compliance.
• Act as the Safeguarding Lead and CQC Nominated Individual for the RBVE Care Agency.
• Lead and develop a high-performing People & Culture team (6 people).

The Successful Applicant

• Significant senior-level experience in People, Culture, Organisational Development, Learning & Development or Human Resources.
• A successful track record of leading and inspiring people-focused teams.
• Experience developing and embedding organisational culture and engagement programmes.
• Expertise in employee engagement, wellbeing and workforce development.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation.
• A CIPD Level 7 qualification together with a degree-level or equivalent professional qualification.
• Excellent leadership, communication and influencing skills.
• A strategic mindset combined with a people-centred approach and strong commercial awareness.

Experience within the charity or not-for-profit sector is not essential.

What's on Offer

Salary: Circa £100,000

Location: Aylesford, Kent (4 days on site, 1 day remote)