Head of People

Head of People

Job Summary

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full time

Advert Start Date: 07/10/2026

Advert End Date: 29/10/ :00

Salary: SL5 - SL9 (£55,504 - £61,268)

Job Category: HR / Training

Vacancy ID:

Employment Location: Seaham

Closing date: 29 Oct

Further Information

Permanent position required as soon as possible Based At Seaham Central Offices

Trust Support Leadership Scale point 5 - 9 (£55,504 - £61,268)

37 hours per week, all year round

Northern Lights Learning Trust are seeking to appoint to this newly created role of Head of People. You will lead the people service in a friendly, supportive and forward-thinking Academy Trust. The role will be based at the Trust Central Offices in Seaham.

We are looking for an experienced professional as you will operate as a senior people professional within the Trust. You will act as a trusted adviser to leaders, providing advice and expertise in workforce planning, employee relations, organisational development, wellbeing, and compliance.

The ideal candidate will hold a CIPD Level 7 qualification (or equivalent), or significant experience at a senior HR professional level.

Do you…

• Have proven experience in a senior people advisory or business partnering role
• Have experience of leading and line-managing or coaching people colleagues.
• Have experience managing complex employee relations cases through to successful resolution.
• Have experience of working with trade unions
• Have a passion for people and are driven to deliver excellence in the service provided to schools and colleagues

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