Group HR Director

Summary:

Group HR Director role with highly competitive salary and strategic impact.

About the School:

A school committed to fostering a warm, vibrant, and ambitious community, with a strong focus on academic excellence and co-curricular development. It is dedicated to preparing young people for success in a dynamic world.

The Opportunity:

As the Group HR Director, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the employee experience across the Group, ensuring that people priorities align with the strategic vision and long-term objectives. This is an opportunity to lead and deliver a People and Culture Strategy that supports the growth and success of a school with a strong reputation for excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive People and Culture Strategy aligned with the Group’s strategic vision.
• Provide strategic leadership to HR teams across the Group to ensure operational excellence.
• Strengthen processes and systems to support all staff and enhance the employee experience.
• Collaborate with the Principal and COO on the development and implementation of Group-wide projects and improvement initiatives.
• Ensure that all HR functions are managed effectively, with a focus on employee engagement and retention.
• Promote a culture of diversity, inclusion, and continuous professional development.
• Support the delivery of organisational goals through effective people management practices.
• Build strong relationships at the senior level to drive strategic initiatives forward.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Proven experience managing complex HR functions within a large organisation.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills at the senior level.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic HR initiatives.
• Experience in leading and managing HR teams across multiple sites or schools.
• In-depth knowledge of HR best practices and current legislative requirements.

Preferred

• Experience in the education sector, particularly within a school or multi-academy trust environment.
• Strong leadership and change management experience.
• Experience with employee engagement and retention strategies.
• Knowledge of performance management and talent development frameworks.
• Experience in developing and delivering People and Culture Strategies.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Highly competitive salary
• Extensive benefits package including free lunches, generous pension scheme, private healthcare, and life assurance
• Opportunities for continued professional development (CPD) and career growth