Head of HR

Orion Education; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational trust in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Head of HR to shape and implement a strategic people plan. This pivotal role focuses on attracting and retaining top talent, ensuring staff wellbeing, and building an inclusive culture. The position offers a unique opportunity to directly impact the success of schools and enhance employee experience. Applications are due by 11am on December 8th, 2025.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HR leadership roles.
• Strong understanding of recruitment and staff retention strategies.
• Experience in creating inclusive workplace cultures.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Trust-wide HR strategy.
• Develop and implement the new people plan.
• Ensure high-quality HR service and employee relations.

Skills

Leadership

Talent development

Employee relations

Organisational design

Culture building

Job description

At Orion Education, people are at the heart of everything we do. We are seeking an exceptional Head of HR to join our Extended Leadership Team and lead a Trust-wide strategy to attract, retain, and develop the very best staff.

This is a pivotal role, with responsibility for developing and embedding our new people plan, drawing on our priorities of:

• Attracting and recruiting great people
• Growing talent and leadership
• Staff wellbeing, engagement, and retention
• Building an inclusive, values-led culture
• Organisational capability and workforce planning

You will also be accountable for delivering a high-quality HR service, employee relations, reward and recognition, and organisational design - ensuring Orion is a resilient, forward-looking Trust.

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute directly to the success of our schools and make a meaningful impact on the experience of our employees.

To have an informal and confidential conversation about this opportunity, please contact our recruitment partner Propelo on or . To download a pack and for details of how to apply, please visit: orionedu.our-careers.co.uk.

Close date for applications: 11am on Monday 8th December, 2025

Interviews: Monday 15th and Tuesday 16th December

Orion Education is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)