Director, Human Resources

Jenny Richardson

Biography

Jenny Richardson was appointed as Director of Human Resources for the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) in August 2018.

Jenny’s previous roles include:

  • Head of HR, Network Rail South East Route
  • Deputy Director, Civil Service Talent, Cabinet Office
  • HR Director, Department for Transport 

Jenny is a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.

Director, Human Resources

Part of DHSC’s senior leadership team and a member of DHSC’s Executive Committee, the Director of Human Resources is responsible for DHSC’s:

  • workforce strategy
  • people engagement
  • capability
  • talent management
  • diversity and inclusion
  • HR policies, operations and payroll

Department of Health and Social Care