Interim People Director - Elliot Marsh Head Hunting Partners : Job Details

Our client is looking for an Interim People Director to join the team!

Contract: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract, Full-TimeSalary: circa £120,000 per annumLocation: East Midlands

Interim People Director – The Role:

We are seeking an experienced and visionary People Director to join a leading Multi-Academy Trust in the East Midlands on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This pivotal role offers an exciting opportunity to lead transformative change in a large, complex organisation committed to delivering outstanding education outcomes.

Interim People Director – Key Responsibilities:

- As the Interim People Director, you will provide strategic leadership across the Trust’s HR and people functions during a critical period of growth and transformation

- Working closely with the CEO and Executive Leadership Team

- Driving the integration of new academies following mergers and acquisitions (M&A)

- Designing and managing transformation programmes to enhance organisational effectiveness and culture

- Supporting the Trust through structural and operational changes, ensuring alignment with its mission and values

- Developing and delivering innovative people strategies that strengthen leadership, improve staff retention, and enhance employee engagement

Interim People Director - You:

- Extensive experience in M&A and managing people-related aspects of large, complex, group company structures

- A proven track record of leading organisational transformation, including programme design and management

- The ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, high-pressure environments

- Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the credibility to influence at Board and Executive levels

- A deep understanding of employment law, HR best practices, and change management principles

- Experience within the education sector is desirable but not essential

What’s on Offer

This role offers a competitive salary of circa £120,000 per annum and the chance to make a significant impact within a values-driven organisation. Join us to help shape the future of education and ensure the Trust’s people strategy underpins its ambitious goals.

How to Apply

For more information or to apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter.