HR Director (Board-Level Advisor)
London | 1 day per week | Consultancy
We are a values-led private dental group operating across London, recognised for combining clinical excellence with a calm, considered and people-centred approach. Our culture is shaped by our CALM values – Community, Authenticity, Leadership and Mindfulness – which guide how we care for patients, support our teams and make decisions as a business.
As the organisation continues to mature, we are seeking an experienced HR Director to provide strategic, board-level people leadership on a part‑time consultancy basis (approximately one day per week with a view to increasing days as we scale).
This is a purely strategic advisory role, designed for a senior HR professional who operates comfortably at Director and board level.
The Role
* Provide strategic oversight and direction for the group’s people and HR infrastructure
* Review, strengthen and future-proof HR governance, frameworks and operating models
* Ensure people practices are compliant, proportionate and aligned to a premium healthcare environment
* Act as a trusted, calm and commercially minded advisor on complex people matters
* Support leadership decision‑making with thoughtful, emotionally intelligent HR counsel
* Embed a values‑led and mindful approach to people governance and culture
About You
You Will Be
* A Director‑level HR professional, Chief People Officer, or highly experienced HR consultant
* Comfortable advising founders, owners and senior leaders with confidence and discretion
* Experienced in HR governance, compliance and operating model design
* Calm, pragmatic and emotionally intelligent in your approach
* Able to balance people‑centred values with commercial clarity
* CIPD Level 7 qualified (or equivalent experience)
* Operating on a self‑employed / consultancy basis
Experience within healthcare, professional services, luxury or multi‑site environments is advantageous but not essential.
Engagement Details
* Engagement: Fractional / consultancy basis
* Time commitment: ~1 day per week
* Location: London (hybrid / remote flexibility)
* Duration: Ongoing strategic advisory engagement
* Rate: Competitive, aligned with senior HR Director consultancy market rates
Why This Role
This Opportunity Offers
* A genuine strategic partnership with a values‑driven healthcare group
* The ability to shape and influence people infrastructure at leadership level
* High trust, clear boundaries and no operational burdenThe chance to apply senior expertise in a calm, thoughtful and high-quality environment
Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today or connect with us confidentially to explore the opportunity.
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