Head of People and Culture

Hybrid – with regular travel to our 11 care homes across Lancashire, Yorkshire, Essex and Scotland.

Hours: 40 per week

Salary: £ 60 – 70.000

Who We Are

At the heart of our family-owned care home group is a simple but powerful purpose: caring for people in a way that that contributes to a meaningful life. Since 2019, we have been building something special, an organization rooted in strong values, where people matter, and leadership is about bringing out the best in others.

We have grown rapidly, acquiring and integrating care homes to create a values-driven, people-focused organization. Our ambition is to build a culture where every team member and resident feels valued, engaged, and empowered. We are a learning organization, we test, iterate, improve, and look for opportunities to innovate. To continue our journey, we need a Head of People and Culture who will play a pivotal role in shaping our people strategy and building the infrastructure to support our leadership principles, values, and strategic goals.

We operate with an inclusive, open, and honest leadership style, believing in the power of vulnerability and trust. As part of our senior leadership team, you will work closely with and report directly to our owners, ensuring our people practices align with our values and contribute to our long-term sustainability.

The Challenge

We have an ambitious people vision, now we need the right leader to bring it to life. This isn’t about quick wins; it’s about deep, lasting transformation. We’re shaping a values-driven culture where leadership, systems, and ways of working evolve to support our vision.

Cultural change takes time, consistency, and thoughtful leadership. We’re looking for someone who can navigate the long game, balancing strategic vision with hands-on execution, making decisions that align with our values, and keeping momentum going, even when progress feels slow.

Change comes with challenges, but the right leader will see opportunities in obstacles. They will stay engaged, adaptable, and solution-focused, bringing people along for the journey and holding the space for growth.

If you thrive on leading meaningful change, inspiring people, and turning vision into action, this is the role for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion and embed our values and leadership principles across the organization, ensuring they guide decision-making, team development, and leadership behaviors. Foster a culture where relationships, authenticity, and a positive, lighthearted approach create a thriving workplace where people are there for each other.

• Develop and implement the People and Culture strategy, ensuring alignment with our values, leadership principles, and long-term goals.

• Design and embed a culture of clarity, growth, and feedback by developing and refining tools and workflows, including role expectations, performance management processes, and delegation frameworks. Establish a strong infrastructure that reinforces our values, strengthens leadership, and drives long-term strategic growth

• Enhance onboarding, learning, and career development programs, providing employees with the tools and support to thrive.

• Lead workforce planning and change management, ensuring adaptability, resilience, and sustainable growth.

• Strengthen employee engagement initiatives, driving satisfaction, wellbeing, and retention of our people and especially top talent.

• Enhance employer branding and employee value proposition, ensuring we attract and retain the right talent.

What You Bring to Shape Our Future

• A deep curiosity about human behavior, paired with strong self-awareness and the ability to lead with emotional intelligence that builds trust, inspires others, brings people together, and drives real change.

• Expertise and credentials to lead with confidence. Holding a CIPD Level 7 qualification or a Master’s degree in HR, Organizational Development, or a related field, along with strategic leadership experience in a multi-site environment.

• A deep understanding of values-driven leadership, embedding cultural transformation so that values shape decisions, actions, and the way people work together.

• A track record of building strong teams and sustainable growth, with proven success in workforce optimization, leadership development, and career pathway creation that strengthen both people and business.

• A forward-thinking approach to innovation and efficiency, embracing digital transformation to enhance processes, improve efficiency, and future-proof the workforce.

What We Offer

• An exciting opportunity to work alongside our senior leadership team and ambitious owners, shaping an organization that is still evolving and growing.

• A chance to create and implement strategic people initiatives in a complex and dynamic environment.

• A workplace that values openness, learning, and innovation, but is still building the systems and structures to fully realize this vision.

• A challenging role where your leadership will directly influence cultural transformation and operational excellence, guided by our leadership principles and signature practices.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re excited about leading cultural transformation, shaping leadership, and building a resilient, sustainable, and engaged workforce, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today by filling out the application form below. Questions? Feel free to call our Co-Founder directly via WhatsApp at +45 5361 5335