Job title Director of People, Culture and Learning
Hours 37.5 hours per week
Salary £75,000 – £80,000 per annum
Contract Permanent
Location Wildwood Drive, Worcester WR5 2QT
The role
We are seeking a Director of People, Culture and Learning to join the team at an exciting and ambitious time for the hospice.
You will be a vital member of the St Richard's Hospice Executive Team to lead and drive forward the development of our People Services and Learning teams.
You will develop, shape and deliver our strategy for our people, learning and organisational development to ensure:
* we are able to retain and develop our quality staff and volunteers
* we are an employer of choice in Worcestershire able to recruit staff and volunteers to support our services
* our learning supports our staff to develop and grow
* we develop a culture of excellence which is equitable, diverse and inclusive.
This role is perfect for a dynamic leader who is keen to advance their professional career whilst leading the development of our highly valued people and learning functions. This is a challenging but exciting time to be joining St Richard's as we have recently been rated as Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission.
This post requires a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service check.
About you
The successful applicant will be a confident and natural leader who can communicate a compelling future direction for our people and learning teams and has the ability to build strong relationships and motivate others to go the extra mile.
You will have extensive demonstrable experience in people, culture and learning with a proven track record of achieving organisational development and change.
In addition, you will have experience of working as part of a Senior Leadership / Executive Management Team responsible for operational delivery and financial sustainability.
Further information and the Job description can be found in the attached recruitment pack linked to below.
What we offer
We offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits including;
* Fantastic team where everyone is welcomed and empowered to give their best
* Supportive management – keen to develop you
* Generous annual leave (seven weeks including bank holidays)
* Benenden Healthcare offering diagnosis, treatment, 24/7 GP and mental health advice lines, discounts and more. Or a cash plan giving cash back for day to day healthcare such as optical or dental costs
* Opportunities for flexible working
* Family friendly policies
* Fabulous subsidised on-site café
* Company enhanced sick pay (increased entitlement with length of service)
* Pension scheme and opportunity to continue NHS pension for clinical staff
* Free Will writing service
How to apply
For a discussion, or to arrange a visit to St Richard's, please contact Mike Wilkerson, Chief Executive:
Email:
Phone:
Or Aly Miles, Executive PA and Corporate Governance Lead:
Email:
Phone:
For general information please contact the People Services Team:
Email:
Applications can be made directly via a form on our website. Please click the 'apply here' button below, or at the top of this page.
Closing date: Tuesday, 30 September 2025
Interview date: Tuesday, 21 October 2025
Second interviews will be held within the following 2 weeks.
Download Candidate Information Pack
Apply here