Director of People

Mosaic Partnership; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - GBP 51,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational organization in Bristol is looking for a Director of People to lead HR strategy across its Trust. You will work closely with Headteachers and Senior Leaders, ensuring compliance and efficiency in HR practices. The ideal candidate should possess significant senior HR experience within the education sector and demonstrate pro-active leadership skills. The role is part-time and offers access to benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme and opportunities for hybrid work.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Hybrid working opportunities

Professional growth commitment

Qualifications

• Significant senior HR experience with a proven track record.
• Excellent understanding of the education sector.
• Experience developing effective HR systems, policies, and procedures.
• Experience negotiating with trade unions and professional associations.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for strategic development of HR across the Trust.
• Coordinate HR administration and liaise with external providers.
• Secure effective HR support for all schools within the Trust.
• Provide strategic oversight and report to CEO and Trustees.

Skills

Significant senior HR experience

Excellent communication skills

Pro-active with lots of initiative

Understanding of the education sector

Job description

## Director of People### We are searching for the best education professionals* Director of PeopleFast Apply# Director of PeopleEmployerLocation: Bristol, BristolContract Type: PermanentHours: Part TimeContract Length: PermanentSalary: £59,055 and £66,164 pro rata: £45,154 and £50,110Posted: 3rd February 2026Start Date: 20th April 2026Expires: 5th March 2026 12:00 PMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: 20th April 2026Job ID: 1532773Job Reference: MPTCENTRALHRLStart Date: 20th April 2026* Contract Type :Permanent* Contract Length: Permanent* Job ID: 1532773* Share :Thank you for your interest in the post of Director of People for the Mosaic Partnership Trust. This is a great opportunity for the right person to join the Trust at an exciting time in our journey and development as an organisation.The successful applicant will have the opportunity of:* working as a key member of the MAT Central Team, contributing to the development of strategic and operational plans for the organisation with an HR portfolio* providing strong and effective leadership in HR and payroll policies ensuring HR compliance and efficiency.* leading on and developing the Trust People Framework in conjunction with the executive team* working with a great team of Headteachers and Senior Leaders in a supportive and advisory capacityThe main objectives of the role are:* To be responsible for the strategic development of all aspects of Human Resources across the Trust, ensuring alignment of policies, procedures and HR administration* To coordinate the work of centrally based HR, any local HR administration and liaise effectively with our external HR, payroll, OH and pensions providers* To secure a coordinated and effective HR support function to all schools within the Trust and the central services team* To report effectively to the CEO and Trustees, providing strategic oversight of all matters in relation to HR and assurance on HR practiceThe successful applicant will have the following relevant experience:* significant senior HR experience, including a proven track record in an HR role* an excellent understanding of the education sector* extensive experience of developing effective HR systems, policies and procedures* leading on the reporting of workforce based data and providing strategic analysis for different audiences* experience of working positively and negotiating effectively with the trade unions and professional associationsThe successful applicant will also have the following qualities:* excellent communication skills* be pro-active with lots of initiative* be authentic as a person and a role model for the TrustThe role operates at a FTE of 0.747, with approximate 0.8 of the working week during term time and 0.6 of the working week during non-term time periods which aligns with the workflow of the job role.All those new to role will have access to our Trust benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), opportunities for hybrid working and a commitment to your professional growth.### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. We have a shared commitment to develop a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated. We welcome all applications, including those from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.### Mosaic Partnership Trust