Director of People Services

We are seeking an exceptional Director of People Services to shape a modern, inclusive and high-performing workforce across one of the country’s largest unitary councils. This pivotal leadership role will drive the development and delivery of our People Strategy and lead wide-ranging organisational development and culture change work that will influence the entire organisation.

As a key member of our Senior Leadership Team, you will play a central role in guiding the Council’s direction, ensuring we have the capability, culture and capacity to deliver outstanding services for our communities.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council employs over 9,500 staff across one of the largest geographical areas in the country. With a new operating model embedding and a refreshed senior leadership structure, the people agenda has never been more important to how this council performs.

This role will suit someone who is comfortable challenging the status quo, cutting through unnecessary complexity and helping the council find practical, enabling solutions to workforce and organisational challenges.

This Opportunity Is Ideal For Candidates With

• High level strategic leadership skills
• A proven ability to lead service and cultural change, transformation and modernisation, bringing constructive challenge, fresh thinking and a solutions-focused approach
• An effective approach to corporate governance and risk management