Head of People
Exeter College
Exeter, Devon
- £43,767 - £49,059 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- plus excellent benefits
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 5 December 2021
Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing, dedicated and growing People team.
Responsible for the delivery of a professional, solution-focussed and outstanding HR and Recruitment service to our successful and thriving college you will be knowledgeable, creative and inspire those around you. You will also be a member of the college’s leadership team and will assist the Director of People and Organisational Development to deliver important people projects that enhance our employee experience.
People are at the heart of our college and our HR team is vital in ensuring we attract, recruit and retain the very best people. We strive to create an employee experience aligned to our vision and values, which is where you come in. As well as leading the team, you will add value, drive improvements in our processes and systems and help to enhance and promote our employer brand.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR professional looking to further their career, join fantastic team and make a real difference to our people services and to the lives of young people. You will also play a key role in helping the College to achieve its ambition of being a Times Best Companies Top 50 employer.
To apply you should have substantial experience at a management level of working in a HR/People department and of advising managers on complex change and HR issues You should have a degree or equivalent experience and be a Chartered Member of the CIPD. The ability to communicate effectively, build relationships quickly and strong coaching and influencing skills are also essential.
The College offers a generous range of benefits including;
• 35 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Operational Christmas closedown in addition to annual leave
• Access to our discount schemes to save on your shopping
• Generous pension scheme
• Use of the onsite college gym (annual membership)
• Designated staff development/training days
• Cycle to work scheme
The selection day will take place on Wednesday 15th December.
Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure by the DBS.
We do not accept CVs, no agencies please.
Exeter College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Attached documents
About Exeter College
Why Work For Us?
Exeter College is an Ofsted Outstanding, multi award-winning education provider in Devon, but our vision to be an exceptional college is only made possible with the determination and enthusiasm of our staff. We offer a wide range of fulfilling roles across multiple sites, all with the opportunity for further training and development. We acknowledge our employees’ involvement in shaping futures and making a difference by offering amazing benefits and the opportunity to progress and grow in one of the most successful colleges in the South West.
Exeter College ranked 65th in the 2022 Best Companies League Tables as one of the UK’s Best Large Companies to work for, the third year in a row we have featured in the top 100. A Disability Confident employer, we aim to provide an environment where all staff can thrive because they feel valued, engaged and challenged. If you would like to join our team of exceptional people, please have a look at our vacancies below.
Our Benefits
We depend on exceptional people to sustain our outstanding performance and reward staff for their hard work. We provide an array of progressive benefits to encourage a healthy work-life balance, including:
🔹 We offer two defined benefits pension schemes, one for teachers and one for support staff
🔹 Generous Annual Leave entitlement as well as a two-week Christmas shutdown
🔹 We have an onsite gym, Central Fitness, and a variety of classes including spinning, yoga and Pilates, which is affordable and discounted for staff
🔹 Staff Development including away days for employees – more info below
🔹 We offer a cycle scheme that saves you 26-40% on a bike and accessories. You pay nothing upfront and can spread the cost of new equipment over a year
🔹 Our @34 restaurant offers a range of eat-in and takeaway options at very reasonable prices with staff discount
🔹 Owlets Nursery is part of the Exeter College Group, providing high quality childcare at a short walk from the College
🔹 Get discounts on over 1200 retailers with our Sodexo platform, plus the ability to get an NUS Card
🔹Staff can receive a voucher every 2 years which will pay for the basic eye test
🔹 Our H2B spa and salon offers a wonderful pampering experience at discounted rates
Principal
John Laramy
Values and vision
Exeter College aims to be an outstanding, dynamic and thriving college, working with partners to provide inspirational education and training.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
For further information on the College’s commitment visit our Safeguarding page.
Ofsted report
“As a result of the highly motivated, skilled and experienced staff, the quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding. Lecturers provide learners with challenging work that prepares them extremely well for their next steps. The colleges uses its excellent links with schools, employers and other agencies to understand, and respond quickly to the education and training needs of the local area.”
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