Head Of Hr jobs in United Kingdom

Are you a people‑centred, forward‑thinking HR leader who thrives on shaping culture, driving transformation, and building high‑performing teams?
Do you want your work to make a genuine difference every single day?

Healthcare is a sector on the rise, full of opportunity, innovation, and purpose and we’re looking for a Head of HR who is energised by challenge, inspired by growth, and motivated by helping people thrive.

Healthcare is evolving fast. With expanding services, increasing demand, and a focus on patient experience, there has never been a more exciting time to help shape the people strategy of one of the UK’s most vital and rapidly growing sectors.

At Medirest, we care deeply about our people. They’re the heartbeat of our service, and in this role you’ll create the environment where every colleague feels supported, empowered, and set up for success.

This isn’t just another HR leadership role—it’s your chance to build the future of healthcare talent.

In this pivotal, strategic role, you will:

• Shape and deliver the people strategy across the Healthcare sector.
• Influence and guide senior leadership to drive excellence in talent, culture, performance, reward, and organisation design.
• Support business growth through insight‑led people planning.

• Own succession planning for critical roles and build a strong talent pipeline.
• Champion emerging talent initiatives that attract and nurture apprentices, graduates, and rising stars.
• Work closely with resourcing partners to secure exceptional talent and ensure a seamless hiring experience.

• Coach and support leaders to elevate capability and drive high performance.
• Lead a passionate HR team, inspiring them to deliver an outstanding people plan across the sector.
• Identify and shape training and development needs across the business.

• Use People MI to build targeted, effective people initiatives.
• Drive engagement through action on ‘Your Say’ results and ensure teams feel included, energised, and valued.
• Support the creation of agile, multi-skilled employee propositions that help our teams work flexibly and thrive.

• Partner with our Compass One social value teams to nurture our culture and embed our commitment to social responsibility.
• Ensure a safe, inclusive environment where every voice is heard and every colleague can bring their whole self to work.

• Proven experience in a senior HR role in a fast‑paced organisation.
• CIPD qualified (or equivalent experience).
• A strong track record of delivering change and leading strategic HR programmes.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills.
• A passion for data‑led decision making and a sharp eye for trends.
• Highly organised, adaptable and able to manage multiple priorities with clarity and confidence.

• Previous experience within the healthcare sector.

• Can Do – resilient, decisive, and driven to deliver.
• Share Success – supportive, developmental, and committed to helping others grow.
• Passion for Quality – focused on excellence and continuous improvement.
• Win Through Teamwork – collaborative, energetic, and generous with knowledge.
• Embrace Diversity – inclusive, ethical, and open to new ideas.

This is a career‑defining opportunity to lead across a sector that’s transforming—and to play a vital role in creating environments where both colleagues and patients feel the power of truly exceptional support.