GROUP HR DIRECTOR

Permanent

Highly competitive salary

Required from July 2026

St Albans Education Group (STAEG) is a growing and forward-thinking group of strong, successful schools. We provide strategic leadership and operational resilience for our schools, while ensuring each retains its own distinct identity and ethos. It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, from all cultural backgrounds, and from those with disabilities.

This is a pivotal role in shaping STAEG’s employee experience, strengthening processes and systems, and ensuring all staff across the Group are fully supported. This Group-wide position provides the strategic leadership to define and deliver a People and Culture Strategy fit for 2026 and beyond. They will ensure that people priorities are fully aligned with the Group’s strategic vision and long-term objectives. The role will support the Principal and COO with the development and implementation of a broad remit of existing and future Group projects and improvement initiatives. The role will manage and support the HR teams to deliver operational excellence across the Group.

The individual will combine experience of managing complex HR functions with excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills. They will be comfortable operating at the seniormost level within an organisation.

This is a permanent position, offered on a full-time basis, 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. The usual working hours are 8.30am - 5.00pm.

In return we offer:

• Continued Professional Development (CPD) opportunities
• An opportunity to join our warm, vibrant and ambitious Group based in the heart of St Albans, with expectation to visit all schools in the Group as required
• Use of sports facilities, including gym and swimming pool*
• An extensive benefits package; free lunches, generous pension scheme, free life assurance, private healthcare
• Highly competitive salary

* Conditions apply

Details of the role and application process are available in the attached applicant information pack.

Closing date: 9.00am on Friday 13^th March 2026

First-round interview date: Tuesday 17^th March 2026

Second-round interview date: Friday 27^th March 2026

The High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.                                                                                 

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