Head of Human Resources
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Posted on:
08-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title: Head of Human Resources
Location: 50 Swanswell St Coventry CV1 5DG
Contract Type: Full-Time / Permanent
Hours per Week: 37 per week
Salary: 54587 to 58598 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience)
Application closing date: Noon 24 November 2025
Interview date: Afternoon Friday 28 November 2025 (you will be notified by Tuesday 25 November 2025 if you are invited to interview)
About Us
Coventry College is a dynamic Ofsted Good Further Education provider at the heart of the city offering high-quality vocational technical and professional education to learners of all ages from Entry Level to Higher Education. We are rated as having Outstanding Financial Health and we have invested 13.2m in our facilities in the last 5 years to ensure we stay at the cutting edge of industry needs. We are committed to helping individuals transform their lives and supporting businesses to growstrengthening the communities we serve. Our ambition is to help young people and adults to aspire to change their lives and those of their families. Through strong partnerships and a responsive inclusive curriculum we strive to deliver excellence in teaching and learning that evolves with industry needs and puts learners and employers in the best position for success.
About the Role
We are seeking an outstanding leader to take on the pivotal role of Head of HR at Coventry this key position you will collaborate closely with our senior leadership team to drive the development and success of our people ensuring that our college continues to thrive and grow.
As Head of HR you will lead and oversee all aspects of the HR function including driving employee engagement managing employee relations and ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. Youll be responsible for building and nurturing a high-performing HR team making sure we attract retain and develop the best talent.
The ideal candidate will be a results-driven professional highly organised and a strong completer-finisher. You will thrive in an autonomous environment taking full ownership of your responsibilities and inspiring your team to excel. With a proven track record of managing HR teams and CIPD qualification (or equivalent) youll bring expertise leadership and a passion for people development.
If youre ready to lead and shape our HR strategy during a time of growth and success wed love to hear from you. Apply today to make a real difference at Coventry College!
What we offer
- Generous annual leave entitlement 39 days plus 8 statutory bank holidays
- Excellent pension scheme with defined benefits (LGPS)
- Free on-site parking including EV charging points
- Access to continued professional development and training opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support
- Employee discount scheme offering savings on retail travel and more via Vivup
- This role is eligible for Blue Light Card (BLC)
- On-site refectory serving a variety of food and drink options
- Discounted hair and beauty treatments at our in-house salon
- Staff recognition and award schemes celebrating your achievements
How to Apply
To apply please complete our online application form on FE Jobs which is designed in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance.
We do not accept unsolicited agency applications. We will contact preferred agencies if their support is required.
Safeguarding
We are actively committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and any vulnerable groups within the College community. We value our diverse College community and are actively committed to promoting equality and diversity in all areas of college life and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
As part of our shortlisting process you will be asked to complete a self-declaration of your criminal record or information which may make you unsuitable to work with addition we carry out an online search to help identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Talent Management
- Employee Relations
- Succession Planning
- Talent Acquisition
- Growing Experience
- Human Resources Management
- Biotechnology
- Performance Management
- Training & Development
- Employment & Labor Law
- Organization Design
- Human Resources
About Company
Coventry College is the largest Further Education provider in the local area, offering programmes for school leavers, Traineeships, higher education and adults.
