Director of HR and Operations- Education

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Director of HR and Operations – Education, Oxford

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Client:

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Location:

Oxford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Education

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

5

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

• Have you worked in a Multi-Academy Trust environment?
• Are you an experienced HR/Operations professional?

About Our Client

Our client is a growing MAT, with ambitious growth plans over the next 12 months. The organisation is strongly values-based, and this role will support the CEO in driving efficiencies and improving working life within the trust to ensure they are an employer of choice. You will manage a team of 10 across HR, Estates, and IT, overseeing operational and day-to-day running of the trust, allowing you to focus on strategic development.

Job Description

The Director of HR & Operations will have the following responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for HR and Operations functions.
• Develop and implement strategies aligned with organisational goals.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Lead recruitment, retention, and staff development initiatives.
• Oversee management of facilities.
• Develop and manage the operational budget.
• Foster a positive and supportive work environment.

This role is part of the Senior Leadership team, ensuring a voice in decision-making.

The Successful Applicant

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience leading HR and Operations in an educational setting, preferably within a Multi-Academy Trust.
• Strong leadership skills to inspire and motivate teams.
• Excellent understanding of HR practices and employment law.
• Strong strategic thinking and planning abilities.
• A Level 7 CIPD or Level 7 ILM/CMI qualification.

What\’s on Offer

• A competitive salary of circa £80,000 per annum.
• Holiday allowance plus 3 wellbeing days per year.
• Participation in the local government pension scheme.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment.
• An opportunity to make a significant community impact.
• Hybrid working with sites across South Oxfordshire.

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