Director of Human Resources

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title:         Director of HR

Location:         Throxenby Lane, Scarborough – Hybrid working may also be considered

Hours:             Full Time, 37.5 hours per week (with a minimum of 30 hours per week also considered)

Salary:             Up to £75,000 per annum, pro rata (see recruitment pack for further details)

This year, Saint Catherine's Hospice celebrates 40 years of providing specialist palliative and end-of-life care to the people of North and East Yorkshire. We're proud of our history, but our eyes are firmly on the future.

We have been through a significant period of change over the past two years, strengthening our HR foundations, modernising our systems, and building leadership capability. We are now ready to embed these changes, continue evolving our culture, and ensure our people have the support, skills, and environment to deliver outstanding care.

To take us forward, we are creating a new in-house position of Director of HR.

About the Role

This is a demanding and rewarding leadership position for an experienced HR professional who is ready to operate at a high level. You will lead our busy HR function, oversee all aspects of people strategy and operations.

For the right candidate, there is also the opportunity for the role to formally include the additional responsibility of Deputy CEO or the development towards this.

We are looking for someone who can:

• Combine strategic vision with hands-on delivery in a complex environment.
• Work with and influence senior colleagues, even when views differ.
• Bring resilience, sound judgement, and the ability to make and stand by difficult decisions.
• Follow and uphold fair processes, while staying focused on the bigger picture.
• Navigate upcoming changes to employment law and guide the organisation through them.

This is not a role for the faint-hearted – but for the right person, it offers the chance to make a lasting difference to the lives of our staff, volunteers, patients, and families.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to lead a high-profile, purpose-driven function at the heart of the organisation.
• A place on the Executive Leadership Team, influencing strategic direction and organisational culture.
• Hybrid working arrangements, with a minimum of three days per week on-site.
• Competitive salary and benefits, including an Employee Assistance Programme, subsidised meals at our onsite Bistro, and free parking.

About You

You will be:

• Educated to degree level or with professional experience to CIPD Level 7 or equivalent.
• Skilled at managing change, organisational development, and complex employee relations.
• An effective communicator, able to inspire trust and build strong relationships at all levels.
• Pragmatic, resilient, and confident in navigating challenging situations.
• Experienced in, or willing to develop expertise in, working within a healthcare setting and understanding the requirements of operating in an externally regulated environment.

We’re looking for a proven leader with senior-level experience, ideally in healthcare, who understands the strategic challenges and opportunities facing the sector or has the capability to learn quickly and apply that knowledge to help shape the future of Saint Catherine’s.

Apply Now

If you are ready to lead with integrity, roll up your sleeves, and help shape the future of Saint Catherine's Hospice, we would love to hear from you.

For more information or an informal discussion about the role, please contact our HR team on 01723 351421.

To apply please visit our website: Careers | Saint Catherine's Hospice Careers

The closing date for applications is 26th September 2025.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier if we receive a high volume of strong applications and will be interviewing suitable candidates as applications are received. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Saint Catherine’s Hospice is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.  All staff are expected to share this commitment and work in accordance with our safeguarding policies and procedures.  A standard DBS check will be required for this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications Skills Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Educated to degree level or with professional experience to CIPD Level 7 or equivalent.
• Skilled at managing change, organisational development, and complex employee relations.
• An effective communicator, able to inspire trust and build strong relationships at all levels.
• Pragmatic, resilient, and confident in navigating challenging situations.
• Experienced in, or willing to develop expertise in, working within a healthcare setting and understanding the requirements of operating in an externally regulated environment.

Desirable

• Educated to degree level or with professional experience to CIPD Level 7 or equivalent.
• Skilled at managing change, organisational development, and complex employee relations.
• An effective communicator, able to inspire trust and build strong relationships at all levels.
• Pragmatic, resilient, and confident in navigating challenging situations.
• Experienced in, or willing to develop expertise in, working within a healthcare setting and understanding the requirements of operating in an externally regulated environment.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Saint Catherine’s Hospice

Address

THROXENBY LANE

SCARBOROUGH

North Yorkshire

YO12 5RE

Employer's website

https://www.saintcatherines.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)