DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES
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Position Overview & Specifications
The Directors of Bishop Hogarth Catholic Education Trust are seeking to appoint a Director of Human Resources to join its central services team. Bishop Hogarth Catholic Education Trust is made up of 35 academics spread across four local authority areas within the north east.
The primary base fort he central team is in Darlington, however we welcome hybrid working and would welcome applicants looking to be based in our smaller Hartlepool hub. Working with the Chief Operating Officer, you will shape our new in-house Human Resource function and deliver a strategy that supports our status as an Employer of Choice within the region.
You will support the MAT Executive Team to deliver a highly efficient and commercial HR function, with overall accountability for compliance with all relevant statutory frameworks. You will have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate, influence and negotiate. You will be comfortable thinking strategically but also translating that vision into concrete results.
At Bishop Hogarth Catholic Education Trust we offer:
- Dedicated staff working across the Trust.
- A supportive and challenging Trust Board of Directors.
- A strong support network and an environment that strongly encourages CPD.
- An excellent Local Government Pension Scheme.
- A flexible, family friendly, work environment.
- Generous holiday entitlement.
For further information please contact Trish Abbott, Chief Operating Officer or visit our website
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £61,042.00-£67,351.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
Hand sanitising, face coverings
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Darlington, DL3 8RW
Application deadline: 13/02/2023
Reference ID: DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES roles across BISHOP HOGARTH CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £61,042 - £67,351 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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