Director of People and Culture

Interview Date:
Thursday 16 April 2026.

Salary – up to £70,000.

Closing Date: 23rd March.

Are you looking for a new challenge and an opportunity to become an integral part of a brilliant education business making a real impact on the lives and opportunities of young people and adults? This could be the role for you!

We are one of the largest colleges with a University Centre in England hosting over 10,000 students on our state‑of‑the‑art campus, offering a wide range of programmes including Apprenticeships, Technical, A‑Level and Degree level courses.

As a member of the College Executive Team, you will work on site at the College to lead an effective and efficient Human Resources function, supporting the embedding of a culture, ethos, values and behaviours that contribute to the success of the College. You will further develop, refine and secure support for a comprehensive range of employment and HR policies that support the Strategic Plan and the vision and mission of the College.

If you are looking for a challenging and dynamic role that allows you to shape the strategic direction of the College and make a positive impact on education in the North‑West, we would love to hear from you.

• Educated to degree level with CIPD Level 7 or a Masters‑level Human Resources qualification.
• Experience at management level, providing a comprehensive senior‑level HR service across a range of activities.
• A track record of successfully engaging and collaborating with a diverse range of stakeholders, including staff, students, employers, trade unions, governors and external agencies.
• Comprehensive understanding of employment law and the ability to apply updated legislation to a variety of HR situations, ensuring best practice.
• High personal resilience, ability to deal with ambiguity and change, solution‑focused problem‑solving and the capacity to provide direction and leadership that inspires confidence and commitment from stakeholders.