Head of People

Are you ready for the challenge of joining a highly successful and growing Church of England Multi-Academy Trust in the Diocese of Coventry, to lead the way on our People Strategy and our vision, and to make the trust an even better place to work and learn? You will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer, be a crucial member of the Senior Leadership Team and well supported by the Board of Trustees, including a People and Pay Committee. The HR team is currently made up of 4 team members, and you will be responsible for their continued personal growth and ensuring they deliver a high-quality HR service to our schools.

You will have strategic vision, with the ability to look beyond what is possible now, the confidence and flair to influence and negotiate where needed with all stakeholders inside and outside of the Trust, together with a willingness to “roll up your sleeves” when required to manage highly complex operational issues as they arise. You will act as a critical friend and advisor to our Headteachers and senior leaders including the CEO, so your ability to hold confidential information is key. 

This may be your first Head of People role in your professional career, and an exciting but challenging time to join an academy trust, so some experience of working in the sector may be an advantage but not essential. What is essential is that you can evidence a successful track record of working in a senior HR role in a complex, multi-site organisation.