Job Description

HR Director (Board-Level Advisor)

London | 1 day per week | Consultancy



We are a values-led private dental group operating across London, recognised for combining clinical excellence with a calm, considered and people-centred approach. Our culture is shaped by our CALM values - Community, Authenticity, Leadership and Mindfulness - which guide how we care for patients, support our teams and make decisions as a business.



As the organisation continues to mature, we are seeking an experienced HR Director to provide strategic, board-level people leadership on a part-time consultancy basis (approximately one day per week with a view to increasing days as we scale).



This is a purely strategic advisory role, designed for a senior HR professional who operates comfortably at Director and board level.

The Role

Working in close partnership with the founders and senior leadership team, you will:


Provide strategic oversight and direction for the group's people and HR infrastructure

Review, strengthen and future-proof HR governance, frameworks and operating models

Ensure people practices are compliant, proportionate and aligned to a premium healthcare environment

Act as a trusted, calm and commercially minded advisor on complex people matters

Support leadership decision-making with thoughtful, emotionally intelligent HR counsel

Embed a values-led and mindful approach to people governance and culture

About You

You will be:


A Director-level HR professional, Chief People Officer, or highly experienced HR consultant

Comfortable advising founders, owners and senior leaders with confidence and discretion

Experienced in HR governance, compliance and operating model design

Calm, pragmatic and emotionally intelligent in your approach

Able to balance people-centred values with commercial clarity

CIPD Level 7 qualified (or equivalent experience)

Operating on a self-employed / consultancy basis


Experience within healthcare, professional services, luxury or multi-site environments is advantageous but not essential.

Engagement Details

Engagement: Fractional / consultancy basis

Time commitment: ~1 day per week

Location: London (hybrid / remote flexibility)

Duration: Ongoing strategic advisory engagement

Rate: Competitive, aligned with senior HR Director consultancy market rates

Why This Role

This opportunity offers:


A genuine strategic partnership with a values-driven healthcare group

The ability to shape and influence people infrastructure at leadership level

High trust, clear boundaries and no operational burden

The chance to apply senior expertise in a calm, thoughtful and high-quality environment

Ready to take the next step in your career?

Apply today or connect with us confidentially to explore the opportunity.