Director of People & Culture

• Location
• St Joseph's Hospice, Mare Street, Hackney, London E8 4SA
• Vacancy Type
• Permanent/Full Time
• Department
• Human Resources
• Hours
• 37.5h a week
• Working Pattern
• Monday to Friday 9 to 5
• Application Deadline
• Sunday, November 30, 2025
• Job Profile
• Job Profile document
  
  
• Job Summary
• Director of People & CultureSalary: £96,000 - £109,000 per annum inclusive of high cost supplementContract Type: PermanentHours of work: 37.5h a week (Hybrid – up to 2 days from home)About the job role

  We have an exciting opportunity for a Director of People & Culture to join St Joseph’s Hospice, to partner with diverse groups across the charity and support the needs of both employees and the organisation. We’re looking for an exceptional leader with proven experience in leading teams, driving organisational change, and delivering impactful strategic initiatives.

  As a key member of the Senior Management Team, you will contribute to strategic decision-making, support the effective day-to-day management of the Hospice, and translate the Charity’s goals into clear and impactful outcomes for our culture and people.

  About you

  You will need:

  • Evidence of your commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity, wellbeing, as well as championing engagement, participation and a positive, supportive workplace culture.
  • Proven experience in strategic HR leadership, using data-driven decisions to influence change and translating organisational goals into actionable HR and organisation development plans.
  • A strong track record in HR operations, with expertise across all HR disciplines and a focus on fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Experience in organisation development, helping teams work collaboratively, driving high performance, and supporting leadership growth and talent development.
  • An understanding of hospice care, healthcare, or not-for-profit environments.
  Where you will work

  St Joseph's Hospice was founded in 1905 by the Religious Sisters of Charity and as such it has a rich, Catholic heritage which informs our work today: to support and welcome those in need, from all different cultures, religions and backgrounds.

  We provide high quality specialist palliative care for patients with life-limiting illness. We have a large team of staff and volunteers who work across community, in-patient and out-patient services delivering individualised, responsive and holistic support to patients and their families/carers. Our wider team of volunteers and staff provide the organisational infrastructure required by a large charity such as St Joseph’s.

  Why work for us?

  You’d be joining us at a great moment, when you can make a significant impact. We are a well known, large charity, supported and held in high esteem by our communities. We have new executive leadership in place and we are soon to launch our next organisational strategy which has been developed with our staff, volunteers and supporters. We are developing all the time, responding to the needs of those we serve.

  As well as this great work opportunity, we also provide:

  • 27 days holiday plus public holidays, increasing up to 33 days with service
  • Subsidised café and early access to retail sale events
  • Season ticket/Welfare loans
  • Continuation of NHS Pension Scheme or an excellent salary-exchange pension scheme.
  • Santander cycles discount and cycle to work scheme
  • Health Cash Plan and access to the EAP services

  Join St Joseph’s team and find out more!

  We are an equal opportunities and a disability confident employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

  For further information, please contact Rachel Black, Chief Executive Officer,

  R.Black@stjh.org.ukor call 0748 3095920 for informal chat.Closing date: 30th November 2025Interview date: 16th December 2025