Buckinghamshire College Group – Executive Director People and Purpose

Salary

£70,000 to £75,000 per annum

Closing date

04/08/2025 at 9.00am

Interview date

Tuesday 19 August 2025
FE Associates

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Introduction

Buckinghamshire College Group is a leading provider of further and higher education, committed to delivering high-quality education and training to students across the region. With a focus on innovation and excellence, we aim to equip our learners with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in their chosen careers.

We are looking for a visionary HR leader to join our executive team as Executive Director People and Purpose. This pivotal role will shape and lead our people strategy, driving a culture of inclusion, well-being and high performance across all campuses. Reporting directly to the Principal and CEO, you will oversee Human Resources, organisational development, staff well-being and the College Nursery. You’ll play a key role in embedding our values, supporting staff engagement and delivering strategic initiatives that enable every colleague to thrive. We’re seeking an experienced, confident HR professional with strong leadership skills, a commitment to equality and safeguarding and the ability to inspire positive change. Applications are welcomed from sectors outside of FE. If you’re passionate about people, purpose and impact – we want to hear from you.

We have appointed FE Associates to support us with this important appointment. Prior to submitting an application, interested parties are advised to download the candidate information pack by registering their details below and contacting Amanda.Hart@fea.co.uk to discuss the role.

How to apply

If you have the very special qualities and the passion to make a real a difference to the future of our students and business, then we would like to hear from you.

Please complete the registration form below to access the candidate information pack.

NB: Please ensure you complete all fields and click on both the Terms and Conditions check box as well as the Consent check box to enable access to the documents.

We have appointed FE Associates to help us find the right person. Prior to submitting your CV and supporting statement, interested parties should arrange an initial conversation with our FE Associates lead consultant to discuss the role before the closing date.

Thank you for registering your interest. You can now download the information relating to this vacancy.

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Step 2: Submitting your application.

Prior to submitting an application, interested parties should arrange an initial conversation with our FE Associates lead consultant, by emailing Amanda.Hart@fea.co.uk, to discuss the role before the closing date.

Once you have obtained the full information and had an informal discussion with the lead consultant, you must email your CV, a supporting statement and Equality and Diversity Form to recruitment@fea.co.uk by the closing date deadline. Applications received after this time will not be considered.

Application Email Checklist:

Please ensure your email includes only the documents necessary for your application to be considered:

  • A fully completed CV, including two references
  • A supporting statement
  • Equality and Diversity Form (please note this form is not compatible with IOS/MAC (PAGES))

Key Dates for Submitting Your Application:

  • Closing date: 9am on Monday 4 August 2025
  • Interview date: Tuesday 19 August 2025