Generations Multi Academy Trust
 

Director of People & Culture
 

Location: Hertfordshire
Salary: £80,000 - £90,000
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Start Date: April 2025 (or sooner if possible)

 
  • Would you like to play a pivotal role in developing our Trust’s HR strategy to attract, retain, reward and support its people and enable them to achieve their full potential?
  • Are you resilient, tenacious and creative in your outlook and approach to problem solving?
  • Do you have a proven track record in coaching, leading and developing teams?
  • Can you build relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, to secure buy in and support for new initiatives?
Generations Multi Academy Trust is seeking an outstanding Director of People & Culture to lead and shape the Trust’s people strategy.  The successful candidate will be expected to lead on provision of a first-class whole employee life cycle service for over 400 staff; whilst ensuring that this is underpinned by principled, compassionate leadership and adherence to UK employment legislation and HR best practice.

Working closely with Trustees, the CEO, and other senior leaders, the Director of People & Culture will ensure that the Trust’s people strategy and culture reflects its values and support its wider development priorities, which centre on improving outcomes and life chances of children. The role is supported by a small, dedicated HR team.  The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in strategic HR leadership, a collaborative approach, and a commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive workplace culture.

The Trust has an extremely strong reputation for the development of, and support for, its staff.  It takes seriously its responsibility to develop the next generation of school leaders and to equip staff to support our students.  The Trust has a high aspiration culture for students and staff alike. In return, it offers a range of benefits, including competitive salaries, bespoke professional development plans, supported nursery provision, discounted gym membership, Employee Referral Scheme payments, wellbeing support, free flu vaccinations, and subsidised social events.

This appointment is supported by ASCL’s Leadership Appointment Service.  If you feel inspired to find out more about this exciting opportunity, please contact Sancha Maggs on 07771 641751 or email sancha.maggs@ascl.org.uk  for further information.

The Application Pack is available here.

Completed application forms should be emailed to: sancha.maggs@ascl.org.uk
 
Key Dates
Closing Date: Thursday 19th December 2024 at 12 noon
Shortlisting: Tuesday 7th January 2025
Shortlisted candidates notified:  Wednesday 8th January 2025
Assessment and Interview Date:  Monday 13th January 2025

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GMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Applicants must declare any criminal convictions, as the post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  Applicants will be subject to safer recruitment practices and any appointment will be conditional upon the receipt of an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. GMAT values equality and diversity and is an Equal Opportunities employer.