People Director

People Director At City Learning Trust, we believe our workforce is the heartbeat of our organisation. Every colleague, whether working directly with children or supporting those who do,plays a vital role in shaping lives and creating opportunities for future generations. Our people matter because our children matter. Are you an approachable and values-driven leader who wants to make a meaningful impact on education through outstanding people leadership? Can you recognise when challenges stem from capability, confidence or motivation, and provide the support and challenge needed to drive improvement? Do you excel at managing complex people matters, recognising achievements, and helping colleagues move from uncertainty to confidence and success? We are seeking an exceptional People Director to join our Executive Leadership Group and lead a workforce strategy that places wellbeing, belonging, professional growth and high performance at the centre of everything we do. This is not a traditional HR leadership role. We are looking for a visionary leader who understands that culture drives success and that outstanding organisations are built by investing in people. This is an exciting opportunity for a values led professional to influence the future of education across our established Trust, helping to create an environment where colleagues choose to stay, grow, contribute and lead. About the role: As People Director, you will act as the Trust's principal adviser on workforce strategy, organisational development, culture and employee experience. Reporting directly to senior leaders and working alongside fellow Directors, you will ensure that people decisions support educational excellence, organisational sustainability and exceptional outcomes for children and young people United by our values, we place children and young people at the heart of all we do. What you’ll de doing: Lead the Trust's people strategy across the entire employee lifecycle. Develop a culture rooted