Unique to London, Aethos Hotel London Shoreditch offers a blend of Shoreditchs creative energy with Aethoss ethos of simple luxury.As an established brand, we can offer growth and development, alongside the opportunity to travel.If you are passionate about hospitality then we want to hear from you!At Aethos Hotel London Shoreditch, we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive working environment for everyone.THE ROLE:

Aethos Shoreditch isnt your typical luxury hotel

its a lifestyle hub, a members club, a cultural catalyst redefining hospitality across Europe. Were not here to be home away from home. Were here to create the

place you want to be

where guests feel part of something bigger, cooler, more alive.As

Director of People and Culture , youll be the driving force behind our internal culture, leading the charge in building a values-led workplace where creativity thrives, teams feel empowered, and excellence becomes habit.This is not just an HR role

its about shaping the soul of Aethos Shoreditch. Were seeking a passionate, strategic, and people-first leader who knows how to inspire and align hearts and minds across a dynamic, experience-driven hospitality team.You will:

Lead, evolve and champion Aethos Shoreditchs people strategy, embedding our brand values into every step of the employee lifecycle.

Act as a cultural architect

nurturing a high-performance, inclusive, and purpose-led environment across all departments.

Be a trusted advisor and coach to leadership and line managers, guiding on engagement, performance, development, and organisational design.

Own and evolve our talent attraction and onboarding experience

making Aethos a destination employer in London and beyond.

Design and deliver impactful learning and development strategies to fuel both personal growth and operational excellence.

Spearhead employee wellbeing initiatives and progressive workplace practices

from mental health support to reproductive health partnerships.

Collaborate globally with the wider Aethos network to align on group-wide people initiatives and best practices.

Were looking for someone who:

Has strong strategic HR/People leadership experience, ideally in lifestyle hospitality, luxury or creative sectors.

Is emotionally intelligent, empathetic, and influential

a true culture carrier and team champion.

Has a solid grasp of UK employment law and HR best practices, with a progressive approach to people operations.

Thinks big, moves fast, and gets excited by working in a start-up-esque environment with ambitious growth plans.

Leads with purpose, resilience and creativity

you dont just support change, you drive it.

Benefits of joining our team:

£1500 Recommend a Friend Scheme

Health Assured and Wisdom app

24/7 employee assistance, wellbeing resources and exclusive discounts

Access to Wellable

a physical wellbeing app including company-wide challenges

Reproductively Responsible Employer

at-home hormone and fertility testing and telemedicine with Hertility

Financial wellbeing support, including access to Wagestream

Global career progression across Aethos Hotels and Restaurants

Europe, USA, Asia, Middle East

Up to 33 days holiday a year (increasing with length of service)

Exciting learning and development programmes, including apprenticeships and career mapping

An amazing overnights Guest Experience here at Aethos

Wellness benefits and initiatives, including discounted Aethos Spa treatments

Mental Health First Aiders

Season Ticket Loan, Cycle to Work and discounted Gym memberships

Celebrations of success, peer recognition and monthly gifting

Annual festive and summer social events, charity fundraising days, and paid volunteering days

This is your chance to:

Shape the future of people and culture at a flagship lifestyle hotel. Set the tone, raise the bar, and build something that makes a difference.If youve got the vision, the warmth, and the leadership to make Aethos Shoreditch one of Londons most inspiring places to work

this is your stage.All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the United Kingdom. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required.

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