Chief People Officer

It is certainly a great time to be part of Authentic Education Group! We are in an exciting period of growth as we pool our collaborative energy and expertise.

We are on the lookout for a talented and organised professional who’s ready to join our Trust’s Executive Leadership Team providing exceptional services throughout the Trust. 

In the role of Chief People Officer you will provide Trust wide strategic leadership on Employment Law and best people practices. This is a role which will celebrate your leadership skills as well as your experience of leading change and improvement.

**INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD ON THE AFTERNOON OF MONDAY 10 MARCH ONLY - PLEASE ENSURE YOU ARE AVAILABLE**

As Chief People Officer, you'll report directly to the CEO and bring a strategic vision for human resources within our educational context. Your role will focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), creating an environment where all staff and educators feel valued, empowered, and supported.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive people strategy.
• Foster an inclusive, equitable, and positive work environment.
• Oversee talent acquisition, development, and retention.
• Design professional development programmes for growth and effectiveness.
• Serve as a trusted HR advisor to leadership and staff.
• Ensure operational excellence in People functions.

Our Chief People Officer will have the ability to inspire others to work innovatively to achieve the best for the AEG team, the children and their communities.

About You:

We're looking for someone with proven experience in a senior HR leadership role, who has successfully led DEI initiatives. You should have excellent strategic planning skills, strong HR knowledge, and a commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

What we have to Offer:

·         A visible and approachable senior leadership team and an enthusiastic and committed team of teachers and support staff.

·         A strong support network both within the school and across Authentic Education Group.

·         All staff are part of a professional learning community in which evidence-informed CPD is designed to meet individual needs.

·         Strong potential for career progression.

·         A culture that respects work-life balance and an ongoing commitment to wellbeing with a dedicated Wellbeing Champion.

·         An Employee Assistance Programme including in the moment support and counselling sessions with an external provider.

·         Staff benefits include free eye testing for DSE users through Specsavers, free will writing through Dunham McCarthy Solicitors and reduced price corporate gym membership through BH Live.

·         A competitive pension through Teachers’ Pensions or The Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff. 

Authentic Education Group (AEG) comprises schools from all sectors: mainstream (primary and secondary) and special. AEG secures outstanding achievement and improved life chances of all our pupils. All our Academies have high expectations as the focus of their work. We are strongly committed to supporting colleagues in developing their careers further and offering excellent CPD opportunities

Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment as AEG reserves the right to close applications early.

Please note we DO NOT accept applications by CV and are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship.