Join Aspire as our Director of People and CultureLocation:

Leeds (Hybrid working available)Salary:

Competitive, dependent on experienceContract Type:

PermanentClosing Date:

4pm on Friday 3 rd October 2025Interview Date:

9th/10th October 2025 times TBCAspire Community Benefit Society is a staff-led mutual and social enterprise supporting over 700 people with learning disabilities across Leeds. We’re one year into an ambitious 5-year strategy to strengthen our culture, systems, and commercial focus — and we’re looking for a visionary Director of People and Culture to help lead this transformation.Why Join Aspire Now?This is a defining opportunity to shape the future of a respected organisation with a vital social purpose. You’ll help Aspire thrive during a challenging time for social care — emerging stronger, fairer, and more effective for the people we serve. If you’re ambitious, energetic, and thrive in top-level leadership, we want to hear from you.The RoleAs a key member of our Senior Leadership Team, you’ll lead our people strategy, workforce planning, leadership development, employee experience, and organisational culture. You’ll be instrumental in building a resilient, engaged, and high-performing workforce while ensuring our values-driven culture remains at the heart of everything we do.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the development and delivery of a forward-looking people and culture strategy.Drive workforce planning, leadership development, and employee engagement.Champion cultural change that supports innovation, accountability, and person-centred practice.Oversee HR operations, modernise systems, and introduce robust metrics for organisational health.Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and senior leaders, managing HR and resourcing budgets.About YouWe’re looking for a values-led leader with:CIPD Level 7 or equivalent senior HR leadership experience (ideally in social care, health, or a values-led organisation).Proven success in leading organisational and cultural change.Strong knowledge of employment law, workforce planning, and change management.Excellent communication, emotional intelligence, and strategic thinking.A growth mindset and the ability to thrive in complexity and ambiguity.Working at AspireHybrid and flexible working arrangements.Opportunities for personal development.A culture that values inclusion, empowerment, and continuous improvement.Enhanced occupational company sick and maternity/paternity payAccess to free occupational health, physiotherapy, counselling, wellbeing and advice servicesRefer a Friend Scheme – £250 high street voucherAre you ready to make a difference?Apply now and help us build a future where everyone is supported to live full and purposeful lives.For an informal discussion please contact:Application forms and a job description can be found on our website:If you are interested in applying for this role, please complete our online application form

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or submit your CV and covering letter to: Marc Barnes

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