Senior HR & People Strategy Lead

Northern Lights Learning Trust; Houghton-le-Spring; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Lights Learning Trust in the United Kingdom is seeking a Head of People to lead the People Service from the Trust Central Offices in Seaham. You will act as a trusted adviser to school leaders and executive colleagues, shaping policies on workforce planning, wellbeing, organisational development and compliance.

You will help shape a robust People Strategy with the Executive Director of Trust Services, ensuring alignment with mission and priorities.

Qualifications

• Experience as a senior HR partner/advisor supporting leaders and governing bodies.
• Proven ability to lead and line-manage HR professionals.
• Experience resolving complex employee relations cases.
• Experience working with trade unions and stakeholder groups.

Responsibilities

• Lead the People Service across the Trust, advising leaders on workforce planning, wellbeing, OD and compliance.
• Develop and implement the Trust’s People Strategy in collaboration with the Executive Director of Trust Services.
• Provide expert guidance to ensure policy alignment with mission, values and priorities.

Skills

Senior HR advisory

People partnering

Line management/Coaching

Employee relations/Union experience

Education

CIPD Level 7 or equivalent

Job description

Northern Lights Learning Trust in the United Kingdom is seeking a Head of People to lead the People Service from the Trust Central Offices in Seaham. You will act as a trusted adviser to school leaders and executive colleagues, shaping policies on workforce planning, wellbeing, organisational development and compliance.

You will help shape a robust People Strategy with the Executive Director of Trust Services, ensuring alignment with mission and priorities.