Head of Human Resources

Employer- Coventry College-
- Location- Coventry, West Midlands-
- Contract Type- Permanent-
- Hours- Full Time-
- Salary- £54,587 to £58,598 per annum-
- Posted- 6th November 2025-
- Start Date- As Soon As Possible-
- Expires- 24th November 2025 12:00 PM-
- Contract Type- Permanent-
- Start Date- As Soon As Possible-
- Job ID- 1516729-
- Job Reference- CovCollege0159- Start Date- As Soon As Possible
- Contract Type :Permanent
- Job ID: 1516729


**Job Title**: Head of Human Resources

** Location**: 50 Swanswell St, Coventry CV1 5DG

** Contract Type**: Full-Time / Permanent

**Hours per Week**: 37 per week

** Salary**: £54,587 to £58,598 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience)

** Application closing date**: Noon, 24 November 2025

** Interview date**:Afternoon, Friday 28 November 2025 (you will be notified by Tuesday 25 November 2025 if you are invited to interview)

** About Us**

Coventry College is a dynamic Ofsted ‘Good’ Further Education provider at the heart of the city, offering high-quality vocational, technical, and professional education to learners of all ages, from Entry Level to Higher Education. We are rated as having ‘Outstanding Financial Health’ and we have invested £13.2m in our facilities in the last 5 years to ensure we stay at the cutting edge of industry needs. We are committed to helping individuals transform their lives and supporting businesses to grow—strengthening the communities we serve. Our ambition is to help young people and adults to aspire to change their lives and those of their families. Through strong partnerships and a responsive, inclusive curriculum, we strive to deliver excellence in teaching and learning that evolves with industry needs and puts learners and employers in the best position for success.

**About the Role**

We are seeking an outstanding leader to take on the pivotal role of Head of HR at Coventry College. In this key position you will collaborate closely with our senior leadership team to drive the development and success of our people, ensuring that our college continues to thrive and grow.

As Head of HR, you will lead and oversee all aspects of the HR function including driving employee engagement, managing employee relations, and ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. You’ll be responsible for building and nurturing a high-performing HR team making sure we attract, retain, and develop the best talent.

** What we offer**
- Generous annual leave entitlement - 39 days plus 8 statutory bank holidays
- Excellent pension scheme with defined benefits (LGPS)
- Free on-site parking, including EV charging points
- Access to continued professional development and training opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support
- Employee discount scheme offering savings on retail, travel, and more via Vivup
- This role is eligible for Blue Light Card (BLC)
- On-site refectory serving a variety of food and drink options
- Discounted hair and beauty treatments at our in-house salon
- Staff recognition and award schemes celebrating your achievements

** How to Apply**

** Safeguarding**

We are actively committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the College community. We value our diverse College community and are actively committed to promoting equality and diversity in all areas of college life and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As part of our shortlisting process you will be asked to complete a self-declaration of your criminal record or information which may make you unsuitable to work with children. In addition, we carry out an online search to help identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.