Director of People and Culture - Kingsbridge Private Hospital
MCS Group is delighted to partner exclusively with Kingsbridge Private Hospital to appoint a Director of People and Culture. This newly created role is vital in shaping organisational culture, talent management, and business transformation within Ireland's fastest-growing private healthcare group.
As Kingsbridge continues to expand, strong strategic leadership in People and Culture is essential. This role is about more than senior HR management; it's about influencing the future of the organisation.
About Kingsbridge Private Hospital
Part of Kingsbridge Healthcare Group, the largest private healthcare provider in Northern Ireland, established in 2004. They now serve patients across Ireland, focusing on clinical excellence, patient experience, and service innovation. This is a key opportunity to lead a people strategy at an executive level and help shape the future of private healthcare in Ireland.
Role Overview
As Director of People & Culture, you'll be a key member of the Executive Leadership Team. Your responsibilities include developing and implementing a people strategy that fosters growth, a values-led culture, and attracts top talent. You will oversee HR, Organisational Development, Talent, Learning & Development, and Employee Engagement across multiple sites in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
Candidate Profile
Essential:
* Minimum of 10 years' progressive HR leadership, including 5+ years at senior/executive level.
* Experience delivering people strategies in large, complex organisations.
* Knowledge of employee engagement, leadership development, and organisational culture.
* Expertise in employment law across NI and ROI.
* CIPD Qualified.
Desirable:
* Postgraduate qualification in HR, OD, or related discipline.
* Experience supporting high-growth or operational transformation.
Ideal Candidate Traits
* Strategic thinker with hands-on execution skills.
* Values-driven leader who fosters trust and collaboration.
* Effective communicator and influencer.
* Commercially savvy with emotional intelligence.
* Adaptable, resilient, and energized by change.
Benefits
Leading culture and people strategy in a respected healthcare organisation, with a collaborative executive team, competitive salary, private medical cover, car allowance, and the opportunity to impact healthcare and staff experience across Ireland.
Interested candidates should select 'Apply Now' to request a Candidate Pack or contact Ryan Calvert, Head of HR Recruitment at MCS Group. Applications close on Monday, 28th April at 12 pm. Please ensure your cover letter and CV are up-to-date and meet the essential criteria.
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