Strategic Head of People, Development & Culture

Location: Based at the William Henry Smith School but requirement to work across all Foundation sites.

Responsible to: Chief Executive Officer / Executive Principals. Responsible for: People Team (HR and L&D).

Key Relationships: Chief Executive Officer; Principals; Registered Manager (Children’s Home); Head of Care; Designated Safeguarding Leads; SLT and Operational Managers; Board of Trustees / Governors; External Regulators, and local authorities.

Interview Date: 2nd July 2026.

Purpose of the Role

The Director of People, Development and Culture will provide strategic leadership for all people-related functions across the organisation. This is a key role in shaping a values-led, inclusive, and safe culture for our diverse workforce and the vulnerable children and young adults we support. You will lead on workforce planning, recruitment, employee relations, performance and talent development, while ensuring compliance with saf...