Charter Schools Educational trust Hiring for Trust HR Director at London Full Time

We are looking for a talented HR lead professional with experience of operating at a senior level within a large, complex, people-focused organisation. Our ideal candidate will bring a strong delivery and problem-solving focus with the ability to persuade, influence and secure the confidence of others through building collaborative working relationships with a wide range of senior stakeholders. The position requires an individual who can work both strategically and operationally, taking a hands-on, action-orientated approach.

You will have a track record of successful HR leadership that includes sound technical knowledge and extensive experience in organisational development, talent and performance management, recruitment and retention, HR advisory services, HR management systems and systems development, employee engagement and staff well-being.

You will be an inclusive leader who is fully able to harness the talents of others by securing high levels of engagement and creating an environment where individuals are enthused, ambitious to succeed and happy in their work.

Working in partnership with our training and development organisations (London South Teaching School Hub and Charles Dickens Research School) and alongside the Director of The Charter Institute for Teacher Development, you will ensure that succession planning, and talent management is supported by focused professional development across the Trust and its schools.

You will have:
A passionate belief in the role of high-quality HR services to enable and empower leaders and staff to transform outcomes for children and young people.

Strong strategic thinking, planning and analytical skills.

The ability to develop systems, policies and processes that are both effective now for approximately 500 employees and can scale as we grow.

The knowledge and confidence to support the HR leads within our schools to deliver an outstanding service to our schools.

A track record of success as an HR lead professional.

A thorough knowledge of current employment legislation and HR best practice and the ability to apply this effectively in a large, complex organisation.

The capability to establish your credibility and gain the confidence of school and Trust leaders quickly.

A commitment to the Trust vision and values.

About The Charter Schools Educational Trust

We are a growing family of schools that includes primary and secondary schools, including sixth form provision, in South London. We are also home to the London South Teaching School Hub and the Charles Dickens Research School and are committed to excellence in education in South London.

The Charter Schools Educational Trust is a diverse, exciting, and highly aspirational trust to work at. When you join our team, you benefit from being part of a much bigger organisation, working with a team of schools and colleagues across South London.

Professional development is key to our ongoing success, so we continually invest in our employees through our existing partnership organisations, apprenticeships, and our commitment to a new ‘institute for staff development’ which will use our expertise in leading programmes nationally in bespoke ‘in-house’ staff development and talent management. As part of a fast-growing Trust, joining our team offers the right candidate a fantastic opportunity for positive impact and career development.

Benefits:
We know that, to achieve our vision, it is our people who will make the big difference.

In order to attract the strongest candidates, we offer a competitive reward and benefits package.

Competitive Salary

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working

Cycle to Work Scheme

Season Ticket Loan Scheme

Eyecare vouchers

Find out more:
You can download the full job pack including the job description and person specification from the Trust website at: https://www.tcset.org.uk/current-vacancies/trust-director-of-human-resources

For an informal and confidential discussion about the role please contact Cassie Buchanan (CEO) by emailing: [email protected]

Key Dates:
Closing Date for applications: 3:00pm, Friday 12th August 2022

Interview Date: TBC

Proposed Start Date: As soon as possible

To Apply:
In the first instance, please send a copy of your CV and a covering letter detailing why you feel you are the right candidate for the role. Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a Trust Application form as part of our safer recruitment processes.

Please submit your CV and covering letter to [email protected] or post it to:

S Varcoe

The Charter Schools Educational Trust

Jarvis Road

London

SE22 8RB

Please note that the Trust will only acknowledge applications shortlisted for interview.

Our Commitment

The Charter Schools Educational Trust is committed to equality and diversity and to being a family where everyone can be themselves. We are committed to continuous improvement in how representative we are of our local communities, including gender, ethnicity, religion, age, and all other aspects of diversity.

We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, and staff networks to provide a supportive environment in the workplace where members can receive peer to peer support.

The Charter Schools Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References will be sought, and the successful applicant will need to undertake an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.