Croydon College
Head of People
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Job Title: Head of People
Reports to: Executive Director of People & Culture
Salary: £60,000 p.a. in London Weighting
Hours and Basis: 35 hours per week, 52 weeks
Creating Great Futures
At Croydon College Group our staff are passionate and committed to achieve the very best outcomes for our students. We believe it is through our people that an excellent student experience will be delivered, and this will have a positive impact in our local community. Our visions and values ensure that we put our students first and value our staff as our greatest asset.
We are seeking an exceptional Head of People to lead our people agenda and play a pivotal role in delivering an outstanding employee experience across the College. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where people are at the heart of everything we do. Working closely with the Executive Director of People & Culture, you will provide both strategic and operational leadership, ensuring our people practices support the achievement of the College's ambitious strategic objectives while fostering an inclusive, high-performing workplace culture.
As Head of People, you will lead the delivery of a proactive, professional and customer-focused people service across the College. You will drive the implementation of our People Strategy and provide expert guidance on all aspects of workforce management, employee relations and organisational development.
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We are looking for a highly credible HR professional who combines strategic thinking with strong operational expertise. You should have a CIPD Level 7 qualification or equivalent professional experience, together with significant experience in a senior HR/People leadership role within a complex organisation. You should have extensive experience managing complex employee relations casework, with a strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice. You should also have excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills, together with the ability to operate strategically whilst maintaining operational oversight.
This is an opportunity to join a College that is committed to investing in its people, promoting inclusion and creating opportunities for staff and students to succeed. You will have the chance to influence organisational culture, shape strategic priorities and make a lasting contribution to the future success of the College.
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Apart from our great location, our wonderful staff and positive culture, we also offer a range of other staff benefits, including generous annual leave and defined benefit pension schemes. We also value staff development and have 7 days a year planned for staff development, including elements of team development, socialisation and staff wellbeing.
If you are as passionate about making a difference, we look forward to receiving your application and joining our great college group.
Apply via: https://www.ccg.ac.uk/about-us/work-for-us/
The College is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive learning community, where we value inclusivity and treat our staff and students as individuals. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and welcome applications from a diverse range of individuals.
For successful applicants, the post is subject to enhanced DBS check and other onboarding requirements in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidelines.
Application Closing Date: 12th October 2026
Interview / Selection Date: 22nd October 2026
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