Director of People

Shape the future. Lead with purpose. Make a lasting impact. Hertfordshire County Council is seeking an exceptional Director of People to join us at a pivotal point in our journey. We are a large, ambitious and forward-looking authority, driven by a strong sense of purpose and a deep commitment to delivering for our communities. We have built a positive and supportive culture, underpinned by strong workforce foundations and an established People Strategy, alongside a clear ambition to go further. At the same time, we are entering a period of significant change, with Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) now underway. This presents a rare, career-defining opportunity to take on a senior leadership role, guiding our workforce through change while helping to shape the future of local government across Hertfordshire. Although the detail of LGR is still evolving, this moment offers a genuinely exciting opportunity: to provide stability and clarity in the present, while playing a key role in designing and influencing the organisation of the future. The Role As Director of People, you will lead a significant and complex portfolio, supporting a workforce of around 9,000 employees alongside our schools community and Fire and Rescue service. This is a hands-on, high-impact role with real influence over both current priorities and the future shape of the organisation. You will be responsible for leading the strategic and operational delivery of HR, workforce strategy, organisational ..... full job details .....