Director of People HR

4 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited Full time

Permanent Director of People (HR) Job at Whitefield Academy Trust in Walthamstow, North London
Salary range: £77,929 to £85,190 per annum, dependent on experience
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time, all year round contract
Location: E17 4AZ, Walthamstow, London Borough of Waltham Forest
Site: Whitefield School
Whitefield Academy Trust is looking to recruit a dynamic senior HR professional who will be accountable for shaping and delivering HR strategy to support the Trust's strategic objectives. This role combines overall responsibility for the management and developmentof the Trust's human resources (HR) team, related external partners and services to promote highly effective recruitment and retention.
This role presents an excellent opportunity to play a lead role in shaping organisational development and culture as the Trust expands, at the same time as sustaining high quality and strong compliance and delivering significant improvements for our staff andthe children and young people we serve.
About Whitefield Academy Trust
With an ethos based on enjoyment, achievement and wellbeing for all, Whitefield Academy Trust seeks to open up the world for children and young people with SEND. Located in Waltham Forest, the Trust comprises Joseph Clarke School (for children with vision impairmentand /or additional needs), Whitefield School (for pupils with complex needs including autism, learning difficulties and sensory and physical impairments), Professional Development Services and the highly successful Project SEARCH East London.
We are expert in serving children and young people with SEND and giving them the tools, skills and confidence to move on to the next stages of their education and lives.
What are we looking for
- Experience working in a senior HR role, Head of HR or HR Director level
- Successful track record of strategic leadership of the resources function and operational function
- Experience in leading and developing culture-building with a people focus
- Experience of compensation, including benefits, management
- Experience in leading and supporting teams through processes of continuous improvement
What we offer
- LGPS defined benefit pension scheme
- Electric Vehicle lease scheme
- 32 days annual leave, rising to 35 after 5 years' service
- Comprehensive staff benefits package
- Opportunity for some remote working
- Employee Assistance programme
- Onsite parking
How to apply
- Closing date: 12 noon on Friday 3rd March 2023
Whitefield Academy Trust is uncompromising in its commitment to safeguarding children and young people.
The Trust is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit, ensuring best practice in our recruitment process is essential to our commitment.


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