Director of People and Culture

Job Title: Director of People and Culture

Location: Ealing, London

Salary: £70,000

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Application Deadline: Midnight, 24th March 2025

Interview Dates: Week commencing 31st March 2025

About Us: Metanoia Institute is a well-established charity and higher education provider, delivering high-quality training in psychological therapies for over 40 years. We are at a pivotal moment of transformation, positioning ourselves for degree-awarding powers and long-term sustainability. As we navigate this change, we are seeking an exceptional HR leader to shape and drive our people strategy.

About You: You are a strategic yet hands-on HR professional with a track record of leading organisational change in small, dynamic environments. You thrive in complex and evolving settings, bringing a proactive and adaptable approach. You are confident in both the detail of HR operations and the bigger strategic picture, balancing compliance, employee engagement, and cultural transformation. Politically astute and solutions-focused, you are comfortable making difficult decisions while fostering a positive and inclusive working environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead the transformation of Metanoia’s HR function, ensuring policies, structures, and processes support long-term goals.
2. Advise the CEO and senior leadership on all aspects of people strategy, change management, and workforce planning.
3. Shape the organisation’s culture, embedding values that promote engagement, inclusion, and high performance.
4. Oversee all aspects of HR, including recruitment, employee relations, policy development, and compliance.
5. Manage organisational change, ensuring smooth transitions and best practice during structural shifts.
6. Develop and implement data-driven HR strategies to improve decision-making and employee experience.

Application Process: To apply, please complete the application form and submit a CV with a cover letter to hailey.fadel@metanoia.ac.uk. The application deadline is Monday, 24th March 2025.

Our Commitment to Diversity: At Metanoia Institute, we believe that equality, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental to creating a welcoming, vibrant, and successful organisation. We encourage applicants from a range of backgrounds because having a diverse workforce opens up a wealth of possibilities, fosters creativity, and accelerates our impact on society.