Head of Human Resources and Culture

Location: Various areas across south London

Salary: 70,000+

Would you like to play a pivotal role in developing our Trust's HR strategy to attract, retain, reward and support its people and enable them to achieve their full potential?

Sancta Familia Catholic Academy Trust is seeking to appoint an experienced Head of Human Resources and Culture to strategically develop and lead the delivery of people management across the Trust and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our HR functions. Sancta Familia Catholic Academy Trust is a new cross-phase family of schools that opened as a multi-academy trust in February 2025, with five schools joining at that time. By the end of 2025, the Trust is expected to grow to at least 10 schools, with a growth plan of 20 + schools and 1000+ employees over the next 3 years.

Role Overview:
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, committed Human Resources specialist with both a strong track record in HR leadership and management and an interest in the strategic development of a growing Multi-Academy Trust. It will provide excellent scope for widening and deepening professional skills and experience. Whilst the core task of the role is the leadership of the Trust's HR and payroll functions, we are also looking for someone who can contribute to the wider development of the Trust and its continuing growth.

As a key member of the central senior team, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to strategic planning and effective collaborative working across the other central functions of Finance, Estates, ICT and School Improvement.

Person Specification:

Qualifications: CIPD Level 7 qualification, with appropriate other specialist HR qualifications.
Experience: Proven track record in a senior HR role, preferably within the education sector. Experience in managing change and developing effective HR systems.
Skills: Strong leadership and management skills, excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, and a commitment to equal opportunities and partnership working.

For an informal and confidential conversation about this post please contact Dion Mills on (phone number removed). Application forms and an information pack can be requested by emailing

Closing date: 9a.m Monday 12th May
Interviews: W/C 19th May

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Sancta Familia Catholic Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment.

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