Director of Human Resources and Organisational Development

Job summary

We're here to make a difference to people's lives. Join us to make a positive impact.

Spectrum Community Health CIC is an award-winning and innovative social enterprise providing quality healthcare for people in vulnerable circumstances. We deliver specialist healthcare services in health and justice, substance misuse and sexual health across the North of England. Our turnover has increased by more than 5 times since 2011 and we are one of the Top 50 largest Employee-Owned organisations in the UK. We host a registered charity (Spectrum People) as well as a training organisation: Spectrum Learn & Develop Ltd.

As a not-for-profit social enterprise, our culture, values and behaviours are person-centred and our vision is to provide quality healthcare that make a difference to people's lives, regardless of circumstances.

The Role

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced HR Director to lead our Human Resources function, ensuring that our workforce remains motivated, well-supported, and aligned with our mission of delivering exceptional healthcare. In this role, you will be instrumental in shaping and delivering our HR strategy, driving cultural change, and overseeing all HR operations, including service mobilisation, TUPE transfers, policy development, and strategic workforce planning.

Main duties of the job

Who We're Looking For

You are a seasoned HR professional with substantial experience in a senior leadership role, ideally within healthcare or a similarly complex environment. You have a deep understanding of HR practices, including managing TUPE transfers, service mobilisation, and designing HR policies that support both organisational goals and employee wellbeing.

Strategic Visionary: You can craft and execute HR strategies that support our ambitious growth plans while ensuring compliance and operational excellence.

Change Leader: With proven experience in managing organisational development and driving cultural change, you are adept at leading HR initiatives that resonate across multidisciplinary teams.

People-Centric: You believe in the power of strong, values-driven leadership to foster an inclusive and supportive work environment.

Analytical Thinker: Your ability to analyse qualitative and quantitative data informs your decisions, ensuring that our HR strategies are data-driven and impactful.

Adaptable Problem-Solver: You thrive in a fast-paced environment where challenges are constant, and your ability to remain flexible and solution-focused is key.

About us

Why Spectrum?

Join a forward-thinking organisation where your work truly makes a difference. At the heart of our services lay our greatest asset: our staff - exceptional people who are committed to providing the best healthcare and corporate services for our patients, service users, colleagues and partners.

Spectrum works with all sectors of society and our Board is committed to diversity and lived experience. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds irrespective of age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, disability or religious beliefs, and no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on any of these grounds. This position is subject to a clear DBS check and the Fit and Proper Persons Regulations.