Director of People and Culture

2 weeks ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom De Vere Wokefield Estate Full time
Director of People and Culture

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic HR Manager to join our team at De Vere Wokefield Estate, a large prestigious events-focused hotel near Reading, with a team of circa 300 employees.

This role involves working on site at De Vere Wokefield Estate on a full-time basis, with paid travel, as required, to other De Vere properties.

As the People and Culture Director for De Vere Wokefield Estate, you will report to our Group Head of People and Culture and oversee the Hotel's People and Culture Manager and Co-ordinator on site.

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Managing payroll costs and driving recruitment initiatives
  • Focusing on compliance, learning and development, and employee engagement
  • Collaborating with our central People and Culture team, department heads, managers, and employees to provide guidance, support, and solutions to HR-related challenges

We are looking for a forward-thinking and bright personality with an intuitive, highly organized, and strategic approach.

The successful candidate will have:

  • Previous HR management experience within a large or multi-site hotel, hospitality, events, care, or retail environment
  • The ability to influence senior colleagues and managers through a confident and knowledgeable approach of HR best practice

We offer a competitive salary of £55k-£60k per annum, plus a Bonus Incentive Scheme with the opportunity to earn up to 20% of salary based on business performance.

Our benefits package includes:

  • BUPA Private Medical Insurance plus discounted family memberships
  • Enhanced Company Pension Scheme
  • Free meals in our colleague dining facilities
  • Use of the hotel's gym facilities
  • 33 days holiday each year from day one of your employment
  • An extra paid day off for your birthday, along with a £20 love to shop voucher
  • An annual complimentary 2-night stay with dinner in a De Vere property of your choice, plus additional monetary rewards for reaching long service milestones
  • Exclusive perks with our £50 colleague rates for overnight stays at De Vere properties, accompanied by a fantastic 50% discount on Food and Beverage
  • Access to our Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, unlocking hundreds of discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities
  • Our Employee Assistance Programme, Hospitality Action, providing 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including free counselling
  • Our Company Life Assurance scheme, ensuring financial security for your loved ones
  • Our monthly colleague recognition programme, You Are DeVere, culminating in an exciting annual colleague recognition event


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