Director of Human Resources

• Locations

  Leicester, UK

• Salary

  Up to £80,000 per annum

• Sector

  HR

• Type

  Permanent

Leicester College is a large and inclusive Further Education College, offering a diverse range of courses to over 11,000 students whose lives we are committed to changing through education.

We pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, innovation, and inclusivity in education. As we continue to evolve, we are looking for a strategic and visionary HR leader to join our Executive Leadership Team as Director of Human Resources.

You will shape and implement HR strategies that align with our mission and values helping to attract, develop, and keep the very best people. Everything you do will help the College achieve its objectives, whether it is developing and implementing policies or championing staff wellbeing, equality, diversity and inclusion. 

Your expert advice on HR strategy, workforce planning and organisational change will be valued as will your leadership on employee relations supporting a harmonious relationship with the trade unions.  

To be the HR professional we are looking for you will need to be a strategic, forward-thinking HR professional with a track record of success in managing customer focussed HR functions within large complex organisations. We are looking for someone with excellent people skills, strong leadership capabilities, and a deep commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for staff and students alike. 

We offer: 

• A competitive salary and benefits package. 
• A supportive working environment. 
• Opportunities for personal and professional development. 

If you are an experienced MCIPD qualified senior HR leader with strong communication skills and professional knowledge and experience, we would like you to join us in creating success for our students. 

Interviews: 

Stage 1: 27 November 2024

Stage 2: 29 November 2024

Find out more about this position from our current Director of Human Resources. To view the video click here

We are inviting individual applicants only, no agencies please.