Director of People & Performance, hireful

Guardian Jobs; Weybridge; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Jobs in Weybridge, UK, seeks a Director of People & Performance to join the college's Executive Team and shape people strategy, culture and wellbeing across the institution.

You will lead the People agenda, drive culture, talent attraction and workforce transformation, and ensure alignment with college objectives. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and pass safeguarding checks.

Qualifications

• Senior HR professional with track record in People/HR leadership.
• Experience in culture, workforce planning, talent attraction.
• Knowledge of diversity, inclusion, wellbeing in organisations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement People agenda across the college.
• Partner with Executive Team to drive culture and performance.
• Oversee talent attraction and wellbeing initiatives.

Job description

Director of People & Performance

Lead the next chapter of transformation at one of North Surrey's most resilient Further Education institutions.

Purpose of the role

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced HR Professional to join their Executive Team.

Effective management and implementation of all parts of the People agenda are needed. The role comes with senior responsibilities for culture, workforce and attracting talent. The post holder is charged with creating and embedding a culture that is committed to coaching and supporting employees while championing diversity, inclusion, equality and wellbeing throughout the organisation. You will be expected to ensure the people programmes and initiatives are effective, efficient and aligned to the overall College objectives.

Key Dates

• Deadline to submit applications: Friday 18th September 2026
• Interview Date: 1st October 2026

Our client is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion within the workplace.

They do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity, age, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics.

Our client is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Shortlisted candidates may be subject to online searches as part of due diligence checks.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK; our client does not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.

Pre-employment checks will be carried out, in line with KCSIE, for all those who are shortlisted and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and 2 satisfactory references.

Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee of our client have no authority to enter an arrangement.

Our client reserves the right to close this vacancy early if they receive sufficient applications for the role.