Overview

At Apex Hotels, we believe in creating memorable experiences for our guests and our people. With a portfolio of stylish, independent hotels across the UK, we’re proud of our warm hospitality, bold design, and commitment to excellence. Now, we’re looking for a visionary leader to shape the future of our people strategy.

Role

As our People and Culture Director, you’ll play a pivotal role on the Executive Leadership Team, shaping the future of our employee experience, culture, and talent strategy. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you’ll lead a dynamic HR team and collaborate closely with the Exec Leadership team to embed a culture of inclusion, innovation, and performance. Based in Edinburgh, this role will involve travel across our UK sites.

This is a strategic leadership role with significant influence across the organisation, offering the opportunity to shape Apex’s long-term people strategy, drive transformation, and contribute to commercial success.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a forward-thinking People and Culture strategy aligned with Apex’s business goals and growth ambitions
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion across all levels of the organisation
• Lead talent acquisition, development, and retention initiatives to build high-performing teams
• Oversee employee engagement, wellbeing, and internal communications
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and best practice

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior HR leadership role, ideally within hospitality or a customer-focused industry
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach and strong commercial acumen
• Inspirational leader with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Passionate about creating a positive, inclusive workplace culture that drives performance
• Experience leading change and transformation programmes
• CIPD qualified or equivalent

Benefits

• Executive-level visibility and influence
• A collaborative and values-driven culture
• Competitive salary, performance-based bonus, Pension contributions and comprehensive benefits
• Travel across our UK sites and the chance to make a real impact
• 36 days holiday
• Life Assurance cover
• Various company benefits including Employee Assistance Programme, Financial Wellbeing App, discounts and wellbeing platform, long service recognition, probation and annual anniversary complimentary guest experience overnight stay and dinner for two, 50% discount in our restaurants, Cycle to Work Scheme, discounted room rates for employees, friends, and family, Spa treatments and product discounts