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PEOPLE Director (Senior Leadership Role)

Location: Chester Head Office (city centre) — Hybrid working flexibility Considered

Basis: Full-Time | Permanent

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Sandstone Care Group is seeking an accomplished and forward-thinking strategic HR leader to join our senior leadership team. This is a high-impact role with direct responsibility for a HR, L&D and recruitment team, shaping the people strategy across thirteen care homes and two business support offices.

Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, you will act as a trusted advisor, ensuring that our workforce strategy underpins our growth, strengthens our culture, and supports the delivery of exceptional care.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire and develop the HR function , including direct management of HR and recruitment colleagues, building capability and high performance.
• Design and deliver the group-wide HR strategy , aligning people priorities with business growth and operational excellence.
• Own talent acquisition and workforce planning , ensuring a strong employer brand, effective recruitment, and reduced agency spend across all sites.
• Partner with the Board and Senior Leadership Team on strategic workforce planning, organisational development, and cultural initiatives .
• Oversee Learning and Development function
• Oversee the full employee lifecycle: attraction, onboarding, development, engagement, retention and exit.
• Lead on complex employee relations matters and act as the senior escalation point.
• Ensure robust compliance with UK employment law and regulatory requirements (including CQC).
• Champion leadership development, succession planning, and learning initiatives to strengthen capability across all levels.
• Drive and deliver group-wide HR projects, including HR system implementation, reward/benefits review, and engagement programmes.
• Act as a visible culture carrier , embedding Sandstone’s values across all homes and support functions.

About You

We’re looking for a confident, compassionate, and solutions-focused HR leader who thrives in a dynamic, growing environment.

• 5–8 years’ proven senior HR management experience , ideally within health, social care, or another regulated multi-site sector.
• CIPD Level 7 (or equivalent) strongly preferred.
• Proven track record in strategic workforce planning, talent acquisition, and employer brand development .
• Experience managing and developing a HR and recruitment team.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and regulatory frameworks (CQC knowledge desirable).
• Demonstrated ability to influence and advise at Board level , shaping organisational strategy and driving change.
• Confident in building and embedding HR frameworks, systems and policies from the ground up.
• A pragmatic, people-first leader with a genuine passion for improving workplace culture.

Our Values

At Sandstone Care Group, our people and residents are at the heart of everything we do. Our five values guide how we work and how we lead:

• Pride – Proud of everything we do
• Determination – We never give up
• Positivity – Working with a smile
• Diligence – Doing our best every day
• Empathy – Respecting the wishes of others

Why Join Us?

This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior HR leadership role with autonomy, influence, and the chance to shape the future of a growing care group. You’ll be part of a passionate, values-led organisation where people matter.

PEOPLE Director (Senior Leadership Role)

Location: Chester Head Office (city centre) — Hybrid working flexibility Considered

Basis: Full-Time | Permanent

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Sandstone Care Group is seeking an accomplished and forward-thinking strategic HR leader to join our senior leadership team. This is a high-impact role with direct responsibility for a HR, L&D and recruitment team, shaping the people strategy across thirteen care homes and two business support offices.

Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, you will act as a trusted advisor, ensuring that our workforce strategy underpins our growth, strengthens our culture, and supports the delivery of exceptional care.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire and develop the HR function , including direct management of HR and recruitment colleagues, building capability and high performance.
• Design and deliver the group-wide HR strategy , aligning people priorities with business growth and operational excellence.
• Own talent acquisition and workforce planning , ensuring a strong employer brand, effective recruitment, and reduced agency spend across all sites.
• Partner with the Board and Senior Leadership Team on strategic workforce planning, organisational development, and cultural initiatives .
• Oversee Learning and Development function
• Oversee the full employee lifecycle: attraction, onboarding, development, engagement, retention and exit.
• Lead on complex employee relations matters and act as the senior escalation point.
• Ensure robust compliance with UK employment law and regulatory requirements (including CQC).
• Champion leadership development, succession planning, and learning initiatives to strengthen capability across all levels.
• Drive and deliver group-wide HR projects, including HR system implementation, reward/benefits review, and engagement programmes.
• Act as a visible culture carrier , embedding Sandstone’s values across all homes and support functions.

About You

We’re looking for a confident, compassionate, and solutions-focused HR leader who thrives in a dynamic, growing environment.

• 5–8 years’ proven senior HR management experience , ideally within health, social care, or another regulated multi-site sector.
• CIPD Level 7 (or equivalent) strongly preferred.
• Proven track record in strategic workforce planning, talent acquisition, and employer brand development .
• Experience managing and developing a HR and recruitment team.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and regulatory frameworks (CQC knowledge desirable).
• Demonstrated ability to influence and advise at Board level , shaping organisational strategy and driving change.
• Confident in building and embedding HR frameworks, systems and policies from the ground up.
• A pragmatic, people-first leader with a genuine passion for improving workplace culture.

Our Values

At Sandstone Care Group, our people and residents are at the heart of everything we do. Our five values guide how we work and how we lead:

• Pride – Proud of everything we do
• Determination – We never give up
• Positivity – Working with a smile
• Diligence – Doing our best every day
• Empathy – Respecting the wishes of others

Why Join Us?

This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior HR leadership role with autonomy, influence, and the chance to shape the future of a growing care group. You’ll be part of a passionate, values-led organisation where people matter.

We are seeking a HR Business Partner for a Third-Sector organisation in the North West of England. The position is a 6 month FTC until May 2026, so would suit a candidate who is currently out of work or finishing a contract.

The ideal candidate will be based near Chester, although candidates based throughout the North West can be considered as the role will predominately be working from home.

Responsibilities

• The main focus of the role will be around TUPE transfer of staff due to the end of contract
• To work in partnership with the business to provide pragmatic, accurate and comprehensive day-to-day Human Resources and Organisational Development service to the business
• Supporting line managers to oversee and progress an array of employee relations casework to satisfactory conclusions.
• Ensuring that HR policies are implemented on a consistent basis

Qualifications

• CIPD Qualified (ideally level 7)

HR Business Partner

Location: Manchester (Hybrid)

Salary: 70,000

An exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking, global organisation as an HR Business Partner.

Our client is seeking an experienced and proactive HR Business Partner to join their dynamic HR team based in Manchester. Reporting directly to the HR Director for the UK & EMEA, you'll play a key strategic role in supporting senior stakeholders across your assigned business areas.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an HR professional with strong partnering experience, ideally within a professional services or partnership environment, who thrives in a fast-paced and collaborative setting.

About the Role

As part of a global HR function, you'll work alongside colleagues across multiple regions, providing comprehensive HR support across Business Partnering, Talent, Recruitment, Responsible Business, Operations, and Reward.

You'll be instrumental in delivering the people strategy for your divisions, driving performance, engagement, and organisational effectiveness while ensuring alignment with global business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on the implementation of the People Strategy for assigned business areas, ensuring alignment with the firm's global vision and departmental goals.

• Partner with leadership teams to deliver effective talent management and performance frameworks, including succession planning and capability development.

• Manage workforce planning initiatives, identifying future skills requirements, ensuring strong talent pipelines, and leading on restructures or large-scale change programmes.

• Drive employee and partner engagement in collaboration with the Talent team and other Centres of Excellence.

• Support cultural and values initiatives, helping to embed inclusive and people-focused practices across the business.

• Oversee employee relations activities including restructures, TUPE, grievances, disciplinaries, and appeals.

• Partner closely with HR colleagues globally to share best practice and deliver consistent, high-quality HR support.

About You

• Proven experience in a strategic HR business partnering role, delivering commercial and people-focused solutions.

• Strong knowledge of end-to-end HR processes including reward, performance management, and talent development.

• Excellent understanding of UK employment law and experience managing complex ER cases.

• Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills with the ability to coach and guide senior leaders.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative, consultative approach.

• Demonstrable project management experience with a track record of delivering change and transformation initiatives.

• Commercially aware with strong business acumen and a focus on driving results.

• Culturally aware with a commitment to inclusive, people-centred practices.

Why Join?

You'll be joining a globally recognised organisation where people truly matter. This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact, contribute to exciting projects, and work within a high-performing HR team that supports professional growth and innovation.

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