Director of People and Education

Job summary

As Director of People & Education, you will lead the function, providing strategic direction across workforce planning, organisational development, learning and education, employee engagement, talent management, reward, resourcing and employee relations. The Director of People and Education will manage Resourcing, Learning & Talent, People Business Partner team and Clinical Education. Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, you'll act as a trusted advisor, influencing business strategy and ensuring our people agenda supports both operational excellence and long-term organisational success.

Main duties of the job

This is both a strategic and hands-on role, requiring someone who can lead and deliver the people agenda, while also staying close to operational detail and supporting the business with practical, solutions-focused leadership.

About us

At CHEC, we're proud to deliver outstanding community healthcare services that make a real difference to patients across the UK. We're looking for an exceptional Director of People & Education to lead our people strategy, drive organisational capability, and help create an environment where colleagues can thrive. The role is for ensuring we attract, develop, engage and retain the talent needed to support our ambitious growth plans while maintaining our values-driven culture.

Details

• Date posted: 26 August 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: Depending on experience
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: CHE1230752
• Job locations: 1-6 Star Building, Olivers Place, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 9WT, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will: Develop and deliver CHEC's People & Education strategy. Lead workforce planning to support organisational growth and service expansion. Drive organisational development, succession planning and leadership capability. Build a high-performance, inclusive and values-led culture. Provide expert advice on complex people, organisational and employment matters. Lead major change initiatives, including acquisitions, restructures and transformation programmes. Oversee talent attraction, resourcing and employer branding strategies. Develop reward, recognition and employee engagement programmes that improve retention and colleague experience. Ensure compliance with employment legislation and regulatory requirements. Lead and inspire a high-performing People and Education team. About You We're looking for an experienced People leader who combines strategic thinking with a pragmatic and collaborative approach. You'll bring: Essential Chartered MCIPD/FCIPD (Level 7) or equivalent. Significant senior leadership experience within HR, People, Talent or Organisational Development. Proven success developing and delivering people strategies aligned to business growth. Experience leading organisational change, transformation or acquisitions. Strong workforce planning, talent management and succession planning expertise. Extensive knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice. Outstanding stakeholder management and influencing skills. Experience leading and developing high-performing teams. Why Join CHEC? You'll have the opportunity to shape the future workforce, influence organisational strategy, and create an environment where colleagues can develop, succeed and make a difference every day. 25 days holidays plus bank holidays Buy and sell annual leave scheme Annual Company Bonus scheme MediCash - Health Cash Plan Refer a friend scheme Company pension Company sick pay scheme Life assurance scheme Bluelight Card- 100s of discount and cashback options Performance review with a training and development plan Employee discounts portal Gym membership discounts Cycle to work scheme Tech scheme