Job Description
PEOPLE Director (Senior Leadership Role)
Location: Chester Head Office (city centre) — Hybrid working flexibility Considered
Basis: Full-Time | Permanent
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Sandstone Care Group is seeking an accomplished and forward-thinking strategic HR leader to join our senior leadership team. This is a high-impact role with direct responsibility for a HR, L&D and recruitment team, shaping the people strategy across thirteen care homes and two business support offices.
Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, you will act as a trusted advisor, ensuring that our workforce strategy underpins our growth, strengthens our culture, and supports the delivery of exceptional care.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead, inspire and develop the HR function, including direct management of HR and recruitment colleagues, building capability and high performance.
2. Design and deliver the group-wide HR strategy, aligning people priorities with business growth and operational excellence.
3. Own talent acquisition and workforce planning, ensuring a strong employer brand, effective recruitment, and reduced agency spend across all sites.
4. Partner with the Board and Senior Leadership Team on ...