Director of People & Culture

We are seeking an experienced Interim Director of People & Culture for a highly regarded further education college in Lancashire. This is an interim/fixed term assignment commencing as soon as possible, for approximately 12 months. Reporting to the Principal & CEO, you will provide strategic leadership and professional assurance across the people agenda, working closely with the Senior Management Team and Corporation Board. Key responsibilities Lead the People & Culture strategy, workforce planning and organisational development. Manage complex employee relations matters, employment tribunals and trade union relationships, particularly UCU. Oversee HR and payroll system implementation and integration, including People First. Ensure robust employment safeguarding practices, including oversight of the Single Central Record. Support teaching staff capability, performance management and leadership development. Improve organisational culture, employee engagement and staff morale. Lead organisational change and advise senior leaders and governors at executive and board level. About you You will be an experienced senior HR leader with the credibility and judgement to operate at executive level from day one. You will bring: Significant senior HR or People leadership experience in a complex organisation. Strong expertise in trade union relations, particularly UCU, employment tribunals and complex employee relations. Experience of HR and payroll systems, safeguarding, workforce planning and organisational change. The ability to influence senior leaders and governors while improving culture, engagement and performance. Excellent stakeholder management, communication and leadership skills. Assignment requirements Available to commence at short notice Able to commit to a 12-month assignment Comfortable working on site at the college campus in Lancashire Appointment will be subject to satisfactory employment and health checks, including an appropriate DBS check. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: