Chief People Officer

Overview

We are Legales Executive Headhutning –  – we are specialists in global leadership search. We’re partnering with a high-growth, private equity–backed healthcare group to appoint a Chief People Officer (CPO).

This is a pivotal, board-level role shaping the people and culture agenda across a multi-site healthcare platform, embedding best-in-class talent strategy, workforce planning, and leadership development to support rapid expansion.

Hybrid | London or Dublin
• Multi-site healthcare operations across UK & Ireland
• Backed by a leading European private equity firm

• Lead the people strategy across the UK & Ireland, aligning with ambitious growth plans
• Partner with the CEO and PE stakeholders on board-level decision making
• Build scalable HR structures for a multi-site, clinical workforce (medical, dental, diagnostics, and support services)
• Drive leadership development, succession planning, and cultural transformation
• Lead post-acquisition people integration and change management
• Champion diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing across the organisation

• Senior HR leadership experience in large-scale, multi-site healthcare or related services
• Proven track record in a PE-backed or high-growth business
• Expertise in organisational design, workforce planning, and cultural transformation
• Experience leading HR in a regulated, clinical environment
• Gravitas to operate at board level and influence private equity partners

• Performance-based bonus
• Equity participation in a high-growth healthcare platform
• Board-level influence in a mission-driven organisation

Hywel Loveluck, Senior Partner – Legales Executive Headhutning - please ONLY apply via Linkedin platform

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