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Sedbergh School and Sedbergh Casterton Prep School are seeking a highly professional, motivated and positive person to join their busy HR team as Director of People.This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Manager, who enjoys working in a generalist role within a varied environment. The key purpose of the role will be to provide an outstanding generalist HR service to the School and its commercial ventures, to ensure the smooth operational running of the Sedbergh School group.Working closely with the Heads of the Prep & Senior Schools, and the COO, the role of Director of People is truly at the core or Sedbergh School. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a small but highly dedicated team, whilst also playing an integral part within the schools Operational Leadership Team.Roles and Responsibilities:Working closely with the Academic staff, Business staff and Senior Leadership Team across the SchoolStrengthening our employer brand, in line with our overall brand, to help attract diverse, talented and committed people who are aligned with our valuesHolding responsibility for the quality and consistency of the HR service, ensuring a reliable and engaging service which ensures best practice processes are embedded across the SchoolDeveloping and motivating a growing team of People professionalsKeeping up to date with new developments, best practice and relevant changes in the law in the UK and beyondDeveloping effective relationships with external and internal stakeholdersWork closely with the Head, COO, and colleagues on the Leadership Team to achieve effective day to day leadership of the School, driving high performance and contributing to problem solvingAccountable for the financial performance of the People function and management of key risks relating to HR, including legal risksEnsure the information we collect, process and transfer is accurate and managed in a safe and secure wayDevelop ways to engage and grow our people to ensure all staff have the opportunity to regularly feedback on personal performancePerson Specification:Degree level or equivalent experienceKnowledge of UK employment laws and HR best practicesBackground in organisational development, talent management, and employee relationsEvidence of CPDDemonstrable experience of leading changeExperience of developing teams to become enabling, empowering and inclusiveExperience of providing comprehensive people supportExperience of leading teamsExperience of working in education would be desirableA creative thinkerExcellent coaching skillsA problem solverStrong general management capabilities - including finance, risk, compliance and reporting, and process mapping