Director of People and Culture

Position: Director of People and Culture
Location: Ealing, London,
Salary: £70,000
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Application Deadline: Midnight, 24th March 2025
Interview Dates: w/c 31st March 2025

About Us:

Metanoia Institute is a well-established charity and higher education provider, delivering high-quality training in psychological therapies for over 40 years. We are at a pivotal moment of transformation, positioning ourselves for degree-awarding powers and long-term sustainability. As we navigate this change, we are seeking an exceptional HR leader to shape and drive our people strategy.

About You:

You are a strategic yet hands-on HR professional with a track record of leading organisational change in small, dynamic environments. You thrive in complex and evolving settings, bringing a proactive and adaptable approach. You are confident in both the detail of HR operations and the bigger strategic picture, balancing compliance, employee engagement, and cultural transformation. Politically astute and solutions-focused, you are comfortable making difficult decisions while fostering a positive and inclusive working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the transformation of Metanoia's HR function, ensuring policies, structures, and processes support long-term goals.
• Advise the CEO and senior leadership on all aspects of people strategy, change management, and workforce planning.
• Shape the organisation's culture, embedding values that promote engagement, inclusion, and high performance.
• Oversee all aspects of HR, including recruitment, employee relations, policy development, and compliance.
• Manage organisational change, ensuring smooth transitions and best practice during structural shifts.
• Develop and implement data-driven HR strategies to improve decision-making and employee experience.

Application Process

To apply, please submit a CV with a cover letter by email via the button below. The application deadline is Monday 24th March 2025

Learn More:

To view the full job description, please visit the Metanoia Institute website:

To arrange an informal discussion about this role, please email to arrange a conversation with Dr Hannah Friend CEO

Our Commitment to Diversity:

At Metanoia Institute, we believe that equality, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental to creating a welcoming, vibrant, and successful organisation. We encourage applicants from a range of backgrounds because having a diverse workforce opens up a wealth of possibilities, fosters creativity, and accelerates our impact on society.