Director of People & Organisational Development

DIRECTOR OF PEOPLE & ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPEMENT

Permanent – 36 hours per week

Salary: £65k - £70k per annum

We have recently launched an ambitious three-year strategy that continues to put our students and apprentices at the heart of everything we do.

Central to achieving our vision are our people and to help drive the next stage of our journey, we are seeking an inspiring and experienced Director of People & Organisational Development to lead our people operations and help shape the future of our workforce.

Reporting directly to the Deputy Chief Executive and serving as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will lead the development and delivery of innovative HR and organisational development strategies that support our ambitions. You will play a pivotal role in creating a high-performing, agile and engaged culture, ensuring our people are empowered to deliver exceptional outcomes for our students, apprentices and our local communities.

We are looking for a strategic HR and OD leader with significant experience of operating at a senior level, ideally within a complex, multi-site and regulated environment. You will have a strong track record of delivering modern, effective people services and driving organisational change in line with best practice. An accomplished leader, you will be confident influencing senior stakeholders, building strong relationships and inspiring teams to achieve excellence.

As a values-led organisation, we are deeply committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We are therefore seeking someone who shares these values and is passionate about creating an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive and perform at their best.

This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on our organisation, our people and the communities we serve.

For information on the College Strategic Plan 2026 – 2029, please click here.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications.

Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and submit your application form as soon as possible.

Closing date: 26 July 2026; Interviews: week commencing 3 and 10 August 2026

The benefits package includes generous annual leave, local government pension, professional development and training, free on-site car parking, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, access to Reward Gateway (including discounts with hundreds of retailers), and 10% discount on food and drink at College catering outlets, along with subsidised Starbucks.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

This role does not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas & Immigration to enable sponsorship of migrant workers.  Therefore, we cannot progress applications from candidates who require sponsorship to work in the UK.

Please note we do not accept CVs from recruitment agencies. Any speculative CVs sent to the College will NOT be considered.