Role: Director of People Location: Cheshire / Hybrid End Date: May 2026 Rate: £975 - Daily Rate Umbrella We are working with a large, high-profile local authority in the North West to appoint an outstanding Director of People to join its Corporate Leadership Team at a pivotal point of organisational transformation. This is a rare opportunity to lead a broad People, HR, OD and Customer Services portfolio within a complex, politically led environment, shaping workforce strategy, organisational culture and customer experience at scale. The Role Reporting to the Executive Director of Resources, you will: Provide strategic leadership on workforce planning, organisational design, talent, culture and EDI Lead the delivery of a modern, customer-focused People and Customer Services function Act as a trusted adviser to Members, the Chief Executive and senior leaders on people, culture and organisational change Drive the implementation of the Workforce Strategy in support of the Councils Corporate Plan Champion equality, inclusion and employee engagement across a large, diverse workforce Lead and inspire multi-disciplinary teams through sustained transformation and service improvement About You We are keen to speak with senior people leaders who bring: Significant senior HR / People leadership experience, ideally within local government or the wider public sector Proven success leading large-scale transformation, restructuring and workforce change Strong understanding of operating within a political and democratic environment Credibility at board and executive level, with excellent stakeholder and trade union engagement skills Deep expertise across HR, OD, culture, workforce planning and employment law A CIPD Level 7 qualification (or equivalent experience) If this role is of interest and you meet the above criteria, then please apply immediately.