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Location: London based (Hybrid with visits to our London office)

Contract: Permanent

Are you ready to lead a transformative people strategy that inspires and empowers staff and volunteers to make a real difference?

As the Senior Director of People, you will create an environment where staff and volunteers feel inspired, empowered, and driven to achieve the organisation\'s priorities. How will you build a culture that connects people to a shared mission? You’ll drive the delivery and impact of the people strategy, with a strong focus on diversity and inclusion, learning and development, and well-being.

Picture yourself at the forefront of our mission, shaping the future of the Red Cross. Could you champion transformative initiatives and embed practices that shape a positive organisational culture? Collaborating with strategic people leaders, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the organisation’s resilience and success.

By joining our team, you’ll have the unique opportunity to make a lasting impact within a global charity dedicated to helping people in crisis. If you’re ready to take on this exciting challenge and be a force for change, apply now. Together, let’s make a difference!

What will a day in the life of the Senior Director of People involve? You’ll be:

• Leading and assuring progress on the People Strategy, translating it into actionable goals that drive culture and behaviours.
• Using people analytics and insight to measure success in recruitment, retention, and organisational development, enabling informed decisions.
• Overseeing People Services, ensuring excellence in recruitment, retention, recognition, reward, and professional growth.
• Driving the development of a diverse and inclusive workforce plan that reflects the communities we serve.
• Ensuring robust leadership and management development programmes are in place to build a strong pipeline of future leaders.
• Working in close partnership with senior stakeholders across the organisation to foster collaboration and deliver impact.

To be a successful Senior Director of People, what will you need?

• MCIPD qualified (or equivalent through study or experience); FCIPD desirable.
• A proven track record of leading a significant people function within a large and complex organisation.
• Demonstrable experience in delivering people strategies, organisational development, and building a performance-driven culture.
• Strong current knowledge of employment law, HR best practice, and organisational change.
• Experience in using data and KPIs to improve workforce management and measure impact.
• A leadership style that is dynamic, compassionate, inclusive, and courageous, with the ability to inspire confidence at all levels, including Board and senior stakeholders.

Sound like you? The closing date for applications is 23.59 on the 14th September 2025. Please apply early as we may alter the closing date depending on volumes.

In return for your commitment and expertise, you’ll get:

• Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
• Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.
• Flexible working: We do our best to accommodate your preferred work style.
• Learning & Development: Wide range of career opportunities + comprehensive learning.
• Discounts: Access to Blue Light Discount Card and employee benefits platform.
• Wellbeing Support: Access to mental health and wellbeing assistance.
• Team Working: Support our mission in a collaborative team.
• Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme.
• Season ticket loan: Interest-free loan for commuting expenses.

At The British Red Cross, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff and volunteers. We remain committed to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination. We do this through regular data reporting, and the support of our internal Race and Equality Network (REEN), LGBT+ Network, our Disability and Wellness Network (DAWN), Gender Network, Carers Network and Young Staff Network.

Together, we are the world\'s emergency responders

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Human Resources
• Industries: Civic and Social Organizations

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