Full job descriptionOur Client
Our client is a large, not for profit organisation with a strong presence in the North East. They are entering a pivotal period of transformation, underpinned by a new year strategy. They are seeking an experienced Interim Director of People & Culture to provide immediate leadership, stabilise the function, and drive key people initiatives during a time of significant organisational change. This is a fixed term role for a period of 6 months initially.

What You’ll Do
This is a high-impact role where you will:
Lead complex change activity, including pension consultation and workforce transformation
Rebuild trust and engagement across a large and diverse workforce
Review pay frameworks, contracts, and organisational design
Act as a trusted advisor to the Executive Team and deliver visible, credible leadership on site
Coach and develop the People & Culture Team, set them up for future success

What You’ll Bring
We’re looking for a hands-on, commercially minded HR leader who thrives in change environments, builds credibility quickly, and can deliver pace, clarity and reassurance. Experience in values-led, not-for-profit or similarly complex organisations is highly desirable.

You will be available to start quickly.
Contact
Please get in touch with Shona for further information.