Director of People

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Director of People to lead the development and delivery of a diocesan-wide People strategy across three Catholic Multi-Academy Trusts. Serving 84 schools and approximately 4,000 staff, this is a key strategic leadership role working closely with CEOs, Boards and school leaders to ensure a high-quality, consistent and compliant People service. Key Responsibilities: Lead and deliver a forward-thinking People strategy across all Trusts Provide strategic HR leadership at Executive and Board level Drive consistency, compliance and continuous improvement Support the development of a high-performing workforce across all schools About You: Significant senior HR leadership experience Strong understanding of organisational development and workforce strategy Experience of leading change within complex organisations Ability to influence and build relationships at senior level Experience within education is desirable. Being a practising Catholic is not a requirement, but it is essential that the successful candidate must be willing to support the Catholic ethos and values of the Trusts. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact across a large and collaborative educational community. Interested? For an informal discussion about the role, please contact the Director of Education by emailing peter.giorgio@nottingham-des.org.uk Apply Now: Please complete the online application form before the closing date of Sunday 31 May 2026. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks are required for successful applicants. Our Trust strives to be a supportive, inclusive, caring, and positive community where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We are committed to cultivating an equitable working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect and where every individual can fulfil their potential. We warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities, and beliefs. This includes those of all faiths, the Catholic faith and those without a faith who are supportive of the Trust’s Catholic character and Christian ethos. This diversity is fundamental to our values and enriches the lives of the students within our schools. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from people with a disability or long-term health condition. Follow us on X: @OLOLCatholicMAT Connect with us on LinkedIn