Head of HR

Orion Education; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational trust in the United Kingdom is seeking a Head of HR to lead a pivotal strategy to attract, retain, and develop exceptional staff. This role involves developing a new people plan focusing on talent growth and employee wellbeing. Candidates must be equipped to deliver a quality HR service and foster a resilient culture within the organization. The application deadline is 8th December 2025, with interviews scheduled for 15th and 16th December.

Qualifications

• Exceptional leadership skills to develop and implement a Trust-wide HR strategy.
• Experience in attracting and recruiting top talent.
• Ability to foster staff wellbeing, engagement, and retention.

Responsibilities

• Lead the people plan and embed new HR strategies.
• Ensure a high-quality HR service and employee relations.
• Promote an inclusive and values-led culture.

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 [e-mail] or 01273 222 877. 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)