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Chief People, Culture & Belonging Officer

- Permanent, Full time

Who We Are

19,000 people in Ireland acquire a brain injury each year. At Acquired Brain Injury Ireland, through our community-based rehabilitation services, we help as many of them as we can to return to leading independent lives. Our expert teams support individuals and their families recovering from the impacts of brain injury with services and tools that help them rehabilitate, adapt and return to their everyday lives with confidence. Person-centredness is a vital component of all of our services.

Skills and attributes

- Leadership
- Integrity
- Communications
- strategic influence

Description

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people/'s lives?

We/'re looking for a compassionate and dedicated Chief People, Culture & Belonging Officer to join our dynamic P&C team, where people, culture, and organisational excellence shapes everything we do.

About the Role:

As the Chief, People, Culture & Belonging Officer, you will lead Acquired Brain Injury Ireland’s commitment to a value-driven, inclusive culture. You will champion wellbeing, learning, and empowerment across the organisation. Partnering with the CEO and the Board, you will drive strategic transformation and cultural sustainability. At the core of the role, you will create the conditions for people to thrive in delivering person-centred rehabilitation.

The contract available is Permanent, Full-Time, 35 hours.

The role will be based in our National Office in Dun Laoghaire with a Hybrid working model.

The salary will be available on request.

What You/'ll Be Doing:

- Shape and deliver a People, Culture & Belonging strategy that empowers colleagues and aligns with ABI Ireland’s vision.
- Partner with the CEO, Board, and senior leaders to build future-ready, inclusive, and high-performing teams.
- Lead a dynamic People & Culture function that drives innovation, engagement, and organisational resilience.
- Champion employee voice, wellbeing, and belonging – ensuring every colleague feels valued and supported.
- Foster culture of continuous learning, leadership development, and person-centred service excellence.
- Ensure people systems, policies, and analytics are agile, compliant, and enable smart decision-making.
- Drive change and transformation through digital innovation, strategic foresight, and collaborative design.
- Act as a trusted advisor – building leadership capability and co-creating solutions for a thriving workforce.

Who We/'re Looking For:

We/'re seeking a visionary leader who puts people at the heart of strategy. You’ll bring deep expertise in culture, inclusion, and organisational development – paired with the agility to lead transformation and inspire high performance. You/'re passionate about creating workplaces where everyone feels they belong, and confident in using data insight, and innovation to shape the future of ABI Ireland.

Must Haves:

- Relevant HR, organisational development, or strategy qualification
- Ideally CIPD qualified or equivalent Essential Experience
- Proven success as a senior leader (equivalent to Director/Chief Officer level), driving People & Culture strategy in complex, multi-stakeholder environments
- Track record of shaping organisational strategy, culture transformation, and embedding belonging at scale
- Strong background in organisational design, workforce planning, change leadership, and strategic HR projects
- Demonstrated success in employee engagement, culture transformation, inclusive leadership, and digital transformation
- Experience with HRIS, digital transformation, and data-driven decision-making
- Deep knowledge of employment law, compliance, and governance.

Great to Have:

- Experience working in the health, disability, or not-for profit sector.

Why Join Us?

- Making a Real Impact -Be part of a mission-driven team passionately advocating for supporting people impacted by brain injury to rebuild their lives with dignity

- Grow with Us -Access tailored induction and specialist training, plus meaningful career development opportunities to help you reach your potential

- Feel Valued -Enjoy long service awards, premium pay (where applicable), paid maternity leave, and a supportive culture that celebrates your contribution

- Work-Life Balance Matters -Flexible working options and wellbeing initiatives empower you to live fully- at work and beyond

- Financial Security & Perks -Competitive salary, defined contribution pension scheme (for eligible employees), free life cover, and access to the Health Care Staff Credit Union

- Support When You Need It -Benefit from the Employee Assistance Programme, revenue-approved mileage rates, and the Bike to Work Scheme

If you’re ready to step into a role that balances professional impact with personal purpose, we’d love to hear from you.

You/'re welcome to get in touch with informal queries by emailing the CEO Executive Assistant.

Gillian Littlefield - glittlefield@abiireland.ie

Please apply by COB Friday 24th of October 2025.

Acquired Brain Injury Ireland is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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