People Director

Delighted to be working with a very well regarded Bristol based Educational organisation that are looking for a People Director and are about to embark on an exciting period of growth and transformation.

Reporting to the CEO, this role will initially lead an HR team of seven across a headcount of c.600 but with an M&A these numbers will double in size over the next 12 months. This is therefore a very exciting period of growth and transformation and this role will play a key role in the integration of these two organisations, overseeing all areas of HR including alignment from a policy, process and procedure perspective, as well as cultural change, leadership values and behaviours, HRIS, recruitment and performance management. The position will lead on the development and execution of the People Strategy, sits on the SLT and Chairs the People Committee and Trade Unions.

You will have proven experience within an HR leadership role ideally within education or public/charitable sectors, or a similar complex multisite organisation. With experience of managing and leading an HR team at Head or Director level, you will have proven experience of driving HR change & transformation, experience of implementing integration projects would be a huge plus. You will have a broad generalist HR background across talent management, cultural transformation and leadership development alongside strong working knowledge of UK employment law. CIPD Level 7 or equivalent is highly desirable.

The organisation operates a hybrid working policy with 2-3 days/week in the office which is based in North Bristol.

The SR Group (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.