Chief People Officer

FEA; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK Further Education institution is seeking a Chief People Officer to lead their people strategy and foster a transformative culture. This board-level role involves overseeing various HR functions and ensuring compliance and engagement. Ideal candidates will have extensive leadership experience in similar senior roles and a strong understanding of employment law and HR processes. Competitive remuneration and significant influence within the organization are offered, with applications encouraged before the closing date.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership as a CPO, HR Director, or similar senior role.
• Track record in culture transformation, engagement, and compliance.
• Understanding of employment law, HR processes, recruitment, payroll, and Health & Safety.

Responsibilities

• Shape the people strategy and drive cultural transformation.
• Oversee People and Culture, Payroll, Health and Safety, and Staff Development.
• Foster a workplace where ambition thrives and inclusivity flourishes.

Skills

Leadership

Culture transformation

Engagement

Employment law knowledge

HR processes

Staff development

Job description

Are you an exceptional leader with a passion for People and Culture? Our client, one of the UK’s largest Further Education institutions with significant Higher Education presence and degree-awarding powers, is seeking a Chief People Officer (CPO). With campuses across Lincolnshire and Yorkshire and a £67m turnover in 2024/25, they are a successful, ambitious organisation recognised for excellence, growth and innovation.

Reporting directly to the CEO, this board-level role is a unique opportunity to shape our client’s people strategy and drive cultural transformation, aligning with their Ambition 2030 plan to be recognised as an outstanding provider. You will oversee People and Culture, Payroll, Health and Safety and Staff Development, fostering a workplace where ambition thrives, inclusivity flourishes and lives are transformed.

You bring proven leadership as a CPO, HR Director, or similar senior role, with a track record in culture transformation, engagement and compliance. You understand employment law, HR processes, recruitment, payroll and staff development, alongside Health & Safety regulations. Strategic, people-focused and results-driven, you will play a vital role in shaping our client’s future success.

Our client has appointed FE Associates to support them with this important appointment. Interested parties are advised to have an initial discussion prior to submitting an application by emailing [e-mail].

Closing date: 9am on Thursday 13 November 2025

Interviews: Monday 24 November 2025