About this role
We are seeking an experienced, strategic and values-driven Director of People to lead our HR and organisational development function.
Reporting directly to the CEO, you will provide expert leadership across all aspects of people management, ensuring our workforce is supported, developed and aligned to the Trust’s vision and priorities.
You will be instrumental in driving a high-performance culture, strengthening leadership capability, and ensuring best practice in HR across the Trust.
Key ResponsibilitiesLead the development and delivery of the Trust’s People StrategyProvide strategic HR advice to the CEO, board and senior leadersOversee all employee relations, ensuring a consistent and fair approachDrive initiatives around recruitment, retention, workforce planning and talent developmentLead on organisational development, culture and staff engagementEnsure compliance with employment legislation, safeguarding and safer recruitment practicesDevelop policies and frameworks that support a modern, inclusive and high-performing workforceLine manage and develop the central HR teamAbout YouWe are looking for a confident and credible HR leader with a passion for people and education.
You will have:
Significant senior HR leadership experience A proven track record of developing and delivering people strategiesStrong knowledge of employment law and HR best practiceExperience of managing complex employee relations mattersThe ability to influence and build strong relationships at all levelsA proactive and solution-focused approachCIPD Level 7 qualification (or equivalent experience)Experience within a multi-academy trust or school environment is highly desirable but not essential.
Why Join Us?
An opportunity to shape and influence the future of a growing TrustA collaborative and supportive executive teamA strong commitment to staff wellbeing and professional developmentCompetitive salary and benefits packageFlexible and agile working opportunitiesClosing date: 12pm 30th June 2026
Shortlisting and interview dates: TBC
If you have any questions about the role, please contact [email protected]. We look forward to your application.
The Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced checks with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).
The Learning Partnership is committed to the promotion of equality of opportunity and the elimination of discrimination; all applicants should note that they will be considered on the basis of suitability regardless of disability, gender, race, religion, age, sexual orientation and marital status or any other discrimination which is unfair or unreasonable.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at The Learning Partnership. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater outcomes for children. We are proud to be an employer that holds Disability Committed and working towards menopause friendly status.
The Trust is ‘happy to talk flexible working’. Flexible working increases workplace diversity by making roles accessible to those with caring responsibilities (primarily women), disabled staff, and both older and younger workers.