Guardian Jobs
Executive Director of People & Culture, FEA
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Executive Director of People & Culture, FEA
With an ambitious Strategic Plan, our client is entering a defining new chapter in their journey — one shaped by innovation, aspiration and a commitment to inclusive excellence.
Our client is seeking an outstanding Executive Director of People & Culture to join their Executive Leadership Team and play a pivotal role in their journey to be exceptional. As a strategic leader, you will develop and deliver a People & Culture strategy that enables a high-performing workforce and an exceptional student experience. You will lead the HR function, work closely with the Principal and governors, and champion organisational development, staff engagement and wellbeing.
Reasons to use Rodeo
I’m in my final year doing Economics and I don’t know whether to apply for grad schemes now or do a masters first. What do you think?
Honest answer — it depends on where you want to end up. A lot of top grad schemes (Big 4, civil service, banking) don’t need a masters. Let’s look at the ones you’d be competitive for now, and we can decide if a masters actually adds anything.
Also worth knowing: most autumn 2026 applications are open now. Timing matters more than you think.
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
Graduate Consultant — 2026 Scheme
Why you're a good match
StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
See breakdownIt searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Why you're a good match
You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
Experience fit
Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
You will bring experience of working at executive or board level and a proven track record in leading people strategy, HR delivery or organisational development in a similarly complex environment. You will have strong judgement, credibility and political awareness, and be able to provide trusted advice on people, culture and workforce risk. You will be pragmatic, solutions-focused, emotionally intelligent and deeply committed to inclusion and continuous improvement.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Our client has appointed FE Associates to support them with this important appointment. Prior to submitting an application, interested parties are advised to arrange a conversation by emailing Amanda.Hart@fea.co.uk, to discuss this opportunity before the closing date.
Closes: 9am on Tuesday 30 June 2026
Interviews: Thursday 9 July 2026
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills