Executive Director People and Purpose

J.P. MORGAN; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider is seeking an Executive Director People and Purpose to lead HR and strategic initiatives. This role focuses on fostering a high-performance culture and overseeing well-being across campuses. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and a commitment to equality, driving impact through an inclusive approach.

Qualifications

• Experienced HR professional with strong leadership skills.
• Commitment to equality and safeguarding.
• Ability to inspire positive change.

Responsibilities

• Shape and lead the people strategy across campuses.
• Oversee human resources and staff well-being initiatives.
• Embed values and support staff engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Inclusivity

Strategic Planning

Job description

Executive Director People and Purpose

Salary: £70,000 to £75,000 per annum

Our client is a leading provider of further and higher education, committed to delivering high-quality education and training to students across the region. With a focus on innovation and excellence, they aim to equip their learners with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in their chosen careers.

Our client is looking for a visionary HR leader to join their executive team as Executive Director People and Purpose. This pivotal role will shape and lead their people strategy, driving a culture of inclusion, well-being and high performance across all campuses. Reporting directly to the Principal and CEO, you will oversee Human Resources, organisational development, staff well-being and the College Nursery. You’ll play a key role in embedding their values, supporting staff engagement and delivering strategic initiatives that enable every colleague to thrive. Our client is seeking an experienced, confident HR professional with strong leadership skills, a commitment to equality and safeguarding and the ability to inspire positive change. Applications are welcomed from sectors outside of Further Education. If you’re passionate about people, purpose and impact - we want to hear from you.

Our client has retained FE Associates to support them with this important appointment. Interested parties are advised to have an initial discussion with our lead consultant, Amanda Hart, prior to submitting an application by emailing [e-mail].

Closing date: 9am on Monday 4 August 2025

Interview date: Tuesday 19 August 2025