Interim Director of People & Culture

Interim Director of People & Culture

Contract Details:

• Contract: 6 months fixed term
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week
• Location: Oxford is the primary location, with some opportunity for hybrid working
• Salary: £80,000 per annum
• Closing date: 12th June 2026 12 noon

Role Overview:

Help shape the future of the world's first children's hospice and make a lasting difference to local families.

We are seeking an experienced Interim Director of People & Culture to join our Executive Team during a significant period of organisational change.

This is a unique opportunity to shape our people strategy, culture and organisational design while ensuring we continue to deliver compassionate, high-quality services to those who need us most.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the CEO and as part of the Executive Team, you'll lead the People function through a period of organisational change.

• Lead and deliver key organisational change, including operating model and workforce reviews.
• Develop and embed a clear, valued-led culture and people strategy.
• Act as a trusted adviser to the CEO, Executive Team and Board, providing expert insight on people, culture and organisational design.
• Ensure effective, compliant people practices while strengthening capability across staff and volunteers.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

You are a credible, experienced people leader who delivers impact at pace.

• Director level experience in HR/People/Organisational Development with complex environments.
• Proven track record of leading transformation and shaping organisational culture.
• Strong employment law expertise with the ability to influence at Executive and Board Level.
• CIPD Level 7, CIPD Chartered Membership or equivalent (CIPD Chartered Fellow desirable).
• A pragmatic, collaborative and values led approach.

Benefits:

• Enhanced Sick Pay Entitlement
• Competitive Pension Contributions
• Personal and Professional Development
• Access to Counselling and wellbeing support
• Enhanced Parental and Family Friendly Policies
• Flexible Working Hours