Executive Director of People & Culture

With an ambitious Strategic Plan, our client is entering a defining new chapter in their journey - one shaped by innovation, aspiration and a commitment to inclusive excellence.

Our client is seeking an outstanding Executive Director of People & Culture to join their Executive Leadership Team and play a pivotal role in their journey to be exceptional. As a strategic leader, you will develop and deliver a People & Culture strategy that enables a high-performing workforce and an exceptional student experience. You will lead the HR function, work closely with the Principal and governors, and champion organisational development, staff engagement and wellbeing.

You will bring experience of working at executive or board level and a proven track record in leading people strategy, HR delivery or organisational development in a similarly complex environment. You will have strong judgement, credibility and political awareness, and be able to provide trusted advice on people, culture and workforce risk. You will be pragmatic, solutions-focused, emotionally intelligent and deeply committed to inclusion and continuous improvement.

Our client has appointed FE Associates to support them with this important appointment. Prior to submitting an application, interested parties are advised to arrange a conversation by emailing , to discuss this opportunity before the closing date.

Closes: 9am on Tuesday 30 June 2026

Interviews: Thursday 9 July 2026