Interim People Director

Our client is looking for an Interim People Director to join the team!

Contract: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract, Full-Time
Salary: circa £120,000 per annum
Location: East Midlands

Interim People Director The Role:

We are seeking an experienced and visionary People Director to join a leading Multi-Academy Trust in the East Midlands on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This pivotal role offers an exciting opportunity to lead transformative change in a large, complex organisation committed to delivering outstanding education outcomes.

Interim People Director Key Responsibilities:

– As the Interim People Director, you will provide strategic leadership across the Trust s HR and people functions during a critical period of growth and transformation

– Working closely with the CEO and Executive Leadership Team

– Driving the integration of new academies following mergers and acquisitions (M&A)

– Designing and managing transformation programmes to enhance organisational effectiveness and culture

– Supporting the Trust through structural and operational changes, ensuring alignment with its mission and values

– Developing and delivering innovative people strategies that strengthen leadership, improve staff retention, and enhance employee engagement

Interim People Director – You:

– Extensive experience in M&A and managing people-related aspects of large, complex, group company structures

– A proven track record of leading organisational transformation, including programme design and management

– The ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, high-pressure environments

– Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the credibility to influence at Board and Executive levels

– A deep understanding of employment law, HR best practices, and change management principles

– Experience within the education sector is desirable but not essential

What s on Offer

This role offers a competitive salary of circa £120,000 per annum and the chance to make a significant impact within a values-driven organisation. Join us to help shape the future of education and ensure the Trust s people strategy underpins its ambitious goals.

How to Apply

For more information or to apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter.