Chief People Officer jobs in United Kingdom

The governors of St John Bosco Arts College are seeking to appoint a skilled and committed Human Resources Manager who shares our vision and mission to inspire each other to flourish in faith, hope and love. As a Catholic school, we provide an ambitious Catholic education that lays the foundations for our students and community to thrive, underpinned by our shared values of Love, Faith, Community, Respect and Hope.

This is a key professional post within the school. The successful candidate will work closely with the Headteacher, Business Manager and senior leadership team to shape and support the strategic direction of our workforce, contributing to a positive, inclusive and respectful working culture across all areas of school life.

• Lead on all aspects of human resource management and policy implementation, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, compliance, and staff wellbeing.
• Act as a trusted advisor to leaders and staff, helping ensure our people feel valued, supported and well informed.
• Strengthen HR systems and processes, including recruitment advertising, digital applications, staff contracts and job descriptions.
• Develop a more streamlined, digital and AI-enabled approach to HR, ensuring that new systems improve efficiency and anticipate opportunities from emerging technology.

• Experience as an HR professional with the ability to build strong relationships, apply HR principles with good judgement, and work calmly in a busy, high-volume, secondary school environment.
• School-based experience is helpful but not essential.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work with senior leadership teams.

Further information and an application form can be found on our website. Potential applicants are welcome to contact Mrs Caroline Waters, Executive Officer to the Headteacher, for an informal conversation or to arrange a visit.

St John Bosco Arts College is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and applicants. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We are dedicated to creating and sustaining a diverse, inclusive, and supportive environment where everyone can flourish.

• The Support Staff Application Form can be found on our website.
• Closing date: Wednesday, 1st October 2025 at 12 noon
• Please note that only applicants who have been shortlisted for posts will be contacted following the closing date.
• Interviews: To be confirmed
• Contact details: Storrington Avenue, Liverpool L11 9DQ | Tel: 0151 330 5142 | Email: enquiries@stjohnbosco.org.uk