Band 8C Associate Director of People & Culture

Are you a Band 8C Associate Director of People & Culture looking for a rewarding locum role in South Gloucestershire? We have an exciting opportunity with great pay and flexibility!

Job Title: Associate Director of People & Culture – Band 8CLocation: South GloucestershireDuration: 6 monthsSchedule: Monday to Friday – 37.5 hours per week (minimum 2 days per week on site)Start Date: ASAPSalary Range: £75,000 – £85,000+ per annum (pro rata)Contact: Owen Bowerman – /

We’re recruiting for an experienced Associate Director of People & Culture to take on a strategic leadership role within a public sector organisation in South Gloucestershire. This position plays a key part in shaping inclusive, high-performing people practices and supporting executive-level workforce development.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the HR and EDI functions to deliver cultural transformation and people outcomes

• Embed Just and Learning Culture values across the organisation

• Coach and support managers to be confident, empowered leaders

• Improve staff experience through engagement, development, and wellbeing initiatives

• Influence system-wide leadership by sharing innovation and best practice

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Level 7 CIPD qualification or equivalent experience

• Extensive senior HR leadership experience, ideally within the public or healthcare sector

• Deep understanding of workforce planning, EDI, and organisational development

• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills

• Experience influencing culture and people policy at board level

This is a full-time role (37.5 hours/week), Monday to Friday. Hybrid working is available, with a minimum of 2 days per week onsite. The role is offered on a 6-month locum contract with strong potential for extension.

Interested?Contact Owen Bowerman on or email to apply or find out more.

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