West Division
Our West Division covers a broad stretch of southern and central England, along with parts of Wales—reaching from Cornwall and Devon to Oxfordshire, the Midlands, and Greater London.
Field-based (3 days visiting clinics, 2 days remote/from our Support Centre)
We’re passionate about looking after our people as much as we look after the animals in our care. As Divisional People Manager, you'll be at the heart of this ambition—driving forward initiatives that make our clinics not only the best place for pet care but also the best place to work.
What You'll Do
Your impact will be felt across the full employee lifecycle—from recruitment and development to engagement and retention. Your focus will include:
Championing engagement and building a culture that supports colleague wellbeing and satisfaction
Refining processes to deliver operational excellence every day
Supporting the development of our teams so they can thrive, perform, and grow
Deliver strategic people plans aligned to divisional goals
Coach local leaders to embed engagement and retention activities
Collaborate across departments to create powerful people solutions
Support our annual people cycle including performance, talent and engagement
Drive workforce planning and support early careers pipelines
Bring data-led insight into every decision you help shape
Be a trusted voice for our clinics, advocating for the colleague experience at every level
What You’ll Bring
We’re looking for someone who thrives in a dynamic, field-based environment and brings a people-first mindset with commercial edge.
Proven multi-site HR experience in a fast-paced, hands-on setting is essential
CIPD qualification or equivalent
Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
Experience with strategic workforce planning and using data to drive decisions
Exceptional planning and organisational skills
Resilience and comfort operating within an evolving People function
Solid IT fluency including MS Office
Why Medivet
Joining Medivet means becoming part of a nationwide community that puts care at the heart of everything we do. You'll work with a collaborative, people-first team where your expertise will be valued and your work will make a genuine impact on the lives of our colleagues and the animals they care for.