Director of People – King’s Group Academies
Location: Hampshire, Berkshire, East Sussex
Salary: KGA Leadership Pay Scale L30–L40 (Appointed salary anticipated within L30–L32: £105,595 – £110,892 per annum
Job Start Date:
Job Term: Full time, 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Closing Date: 17 February @ 9am
Job Description
At King’s Group Academies (KGA), we share a vision of a global community of pupils and colleagues whose
connections broaden horizons and foster understanding. We are passionate about working collaboratively—
within our UK communities and more widely—to promote international citizenship. We believe every pupil
deserves teachers and colleagues who are deeply committed to their success, and we achieve this through
strong partnerships with parents and carers who hold us to account.
Collaboration is at the heart of our work. Our colleagues share expertise and drive strategy across a range of Trust-wide forums, covering Teaching & Learning, Safeguarding, Curriculum, International, HR, Finance and more. Headteachers also come together regularly through our Headteacher Board to support one another and share best practice.
Alongside these forums, Senior Leadership Teams are empowered by their Local Governing Bodies and supported by our central team. Each of our academies has its own identity, history and context, which we embrace and celebrate. What unites us is a shared commitment to continuous improvement and educational excellence. Together, we are working towards
opportunity and success on a global stage for every pupil.
We currently comprise fifteen academies across Berkshire, Hampshire and Sussex. By joining our central team,
you will play an active role in supporting and visiting these academies as needed. As a Trust, we are committed
to sustainable growth and school improvement, building strong foundations for our leaders to deliver our
mission: to equip all pupils with the confidence,
About the role
King’s Group Academies is seeking an exceptional People Director to lead and mature our Trust-wide People agenda during an exciting period of growth and development. As a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping organisational strategy, culture, governance and long-term sustainability across our fifteen academies.
Reporting directly to the CEO, you will be accountable for developing and delivering a forward-looking People Strategy that aligns workforce planning, organisational culture, performance, wellbeing, equity, diversity and inclusion. You will provide expert, trusted advice to the CEO, Board and Committees, supported by robust data, professional judgement and integrity.
The role offers strategic oversight of talent management, succession planning, leadership development and workforce sustainability, while also leading a high-performing People function through People Operations and Partnering models. You will champion cultural development initiatives that reflect our values of Honesty, Faith, and Courage, ensuring openness, accountability and high performance are embedded across the Trust.
This is a rare opportunity to operate at scale, influence at the highest level, and make a lasting impact on the lives of colleagues and pupils across diverse communities.
About you
You are a highly experienced senior People of HR leader, qualified to CIPD Level 7 (or equivalent), with a proven track record of operating at executive or senior leadership level within a complex, multi-site or matrix organisation. You will bring deep expertise across the full employment lifecycle, organisational development and workforce transformation, and are confident advising and influencing Boards and Committees.
You combine strategic vision with pragmatism, and are comfortable leading through complexity, change, and challenge, including within unionised environments. You are an influential relationship builder with the courage to challenge constructively, drive innovation, and make difficult decisions in the best interests of an organisation.
You lead with integrity, resilience and professionalism, and are passionate about fostering inclusive, values led cultures where people can thrive. Above all, you are motivated by a belief in the power of education to transform lives and are committed to improving outcomes and life chances for children and young people.
Before you apply
To find out more about the role and the online application process, we ask, in the first instance, you contact our recruitment partners Propelo on 01273 222 877, email kingsacademies@propelo.co.uk or visit https://kingsacademies.our-careers.co.uk.
Close date for applications: Tuesday 17 February, 9am
Interviews: Friday 27 February
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