Pineapple Recruitment are seeking a visionary HR Director to join the Senior Leadership Team of a flourishing, large-scale organisation dedicated to community service and excellence. Supporting a multi-site workforce of over 2,000 colleagues across more than 30 locations, the organisation is committed to a "People First" culture where staff wellbeing and professional growth are top priorities. As a critical senior leader, you will be instrumental in delivering the strategic people agenda, ensuring that inclusivity and high performance are at the heart of the organisation’s vision.
Key Accountabilities
Strategic Leadership: Lead the development and delivery of a comprehensive People Strategy and the "People" strand of the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) agenda.
Growth & Integration: Provide expert HR leadership on due diligence and the smooth onboarding and integration of new regional sites.
Operational Oversight: Lead the HR and payroll teams to deliver a fully integrated, high-quality service across the organisation.
Change Management: Spearhead complex organisational change projects, including back-office transformation, TUPE transfers, and restructuring.
Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the lead for consultations with trade unions and represent the organisation within regional professional forums.
The Ideal Candidate
Qualifications: Full CIPD qualification and/or a formal management degree, coupled with evidence of continuous professional development.
Experience: Proven track record of HR leadership within a large, complex organisation; experience in the public sector or education is highly desirable.
Expertise: Expert knowledge of UK employment law, HR best practice, and managing complex employee relations.
Attributes: A resilient leader with high emotional intelligence and the ability to influence and coach at the Board and Senior Leadership level.
Benefits & Wellbeing
Financial & Security: Competitive salary with annual increases, enhanced family leave, and access to prestigious defined benefits and pension schemes.
Flexibility & Balance: A genuine commitment to work-life balance through hybrid working and dedicated "Wellbeing Days".
Growth & Support: Significant investment in continuous professional development (CPD) and access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme.
Perks: Cycle to Work scheme and various corporate lifestyle discounts and occupational health services.
This is a rare opportunity for a passionate HR professional to make a tangible difference in a purpose-driven environment. You will join a collaborative executive team during a period of sustainable growth, where your expertise will directly shape the colleague experience and organisational culture. If you are a motivated leader looking for a stretching yet incredibly rewarding role that balances strategic influence with operational impact, we would love to hear from you.
Pineapple Recruitment Ltd is acting as a recruitment agency on behalf of our client for this vacancy.
Location Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Salary £75000 - £85000 Per Annum
Job Reference REF2799
Contract Type Permanent
Posted on Posted on 16 April 2026
Category Human Resources