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 Council s 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 ..... full job details .....