Director of People

FEA; London; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A notable educational organization in South East London seeks a Director of People to shape a progressive strategy based on values. The successful candidate will lead HR initiatives, drive equity and inclusion, and support staff engagement. Ideal candidates have significant HR experience, preferably in education. The role offers a salary between £56,000 and £70,000 per annum, with an emphasis on strong leadership skills and emotional intelligence.

Qualifications

• Senior HR experience ideally in education.
• Experience in driving equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Ability to foster a supportive and empowering workplace.

Responsibilities

• Shape a progressive People Strategy grounded in values.
• Lead recruitment, talent development, CPD initiatives.
• Advise senior leaders on best HR practices.

Skills

Senior HR experience

Strong communication skills

Leadership development

Emotional intelligence

Strategic insight

Team leadership

Job description

Director of People

Salary: £56,000 to £70,000 per annum (incl. London weighting and dependent upon experience)

Our client is a highly successful and popular Catholic Sixth Form located on three sites in South East London. They specialise in meeting the needs of Sixth Form students and have an established track record of excellent examinations success. They have strong financial health and in 2023 were graded as a ‘Good with Outstanding features’ by Ofsted.

As Director of People, you’ll shape a progressive People Strategy grounded in Catholic values, fostering a supportive and empowering workplace. You’ll lead recruitment, talent development, CPD and wellbeing initiatives, while embedding staff engagement and advising senior leaders on best HR practices.

As a champion of coaching, mentoring and leadership development, you’ll drive equity, diversity and inclusion across the Sixth Forms. Our client seek an emotionally intelligent, values-driven leader with senior HR experience - ideally in education. Strategic insight, team leadership and strong communication skills are essential.

Our client has engaged FE Associates to support them in finding an outstanding individual to inspire excellent practice across their college. Contact our lead consultant, by emailing [e-mail], to discuss this exciting opportunity before the closing date.

Our client is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of young people. An enhanced DBS check will be undertaken for the successful applicant along with appropriate child protection screening, as per safer recruitment guidelines.

Closing date: 9am on Thursday 11 September 2025

Interview date: Thursday 25 September 2025

For more information visit: https://www.fea.co.uk/jobs/plv