Governor - HR Professional
Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, St Johns, Wakefield
Governor - HR Professional
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Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, St Johns, Wakefield
- Full time
- Temporary
- Onsite working
Posted 1 week ago, 9 Sep | Get your application in now before you're too late!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 49876c0fcc1047c596fc0821b19062a2
Location ref: St Johns, Wakefield
Full Job Description
- Provide strategic insight on HR related matters, including workforce planning, people development, diversity and inclusion and employee engagement.
- Support and challenge senior leadership in developing policies which foster a positive, high performing organisational culture.
- Ensure that the Group's people strategy aligns with its vision and objectives.
- Act as a champion for the HR function as the People Lead Governor, liaising with members of staff as appropriate to provide feedback and assurance to the rest of the Board. As a Governor, you will contribute to setting the strategic direction of the Group, overseeing performance and ensuring the effective and efficient use of resources. Governors work collectively to ensure high standards of education, financial sustainability and strong governance. As part of the Governing Body, you will help to:
- Set and periodically review the educational character, mission and strategy of the Group
- Monitor performance, quality of provision and learner outcomes
- Oversee financial sustainability, solvency and the safeguarding of assets
- Approve annual income and expenditure budgets
- Act as a critical friend, providing support and constructive challenge to senior leaders
- Uphold collective responsibility for decisions taken by the Board Governors are expected to comply with the Code of Conduct, including the Nolan Principles of Public Life, and to act at all times in the best interests of the Group. Time Commitment and Meetings The Governing Body generally meets five times per academic year, usually in the early evening (3-4pm). Governors also serve on at least one committee and will be asked to act as a Lead Governor for People, acting as a bridge between senior management and the Board to provide assurance as necessary. Meetings take place across the Group's Wakefield, Castleford and Selby sites. You will bring:
- HR expertise with relevant strategic leadership experience.
- Expertise in workforce development, organisational structure and people strategy.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to contribute effectively to strategic debate.
- Sound judgement, integrity and an independent, inquiring mindset.
- A commitment to further education and to improving outcomes for learners.
- The time and enthusiasm to contribute fully to the work of the Board. We welcome applicants from the public, private and community sectors. Training, Support and Expenses Full induction and ongoing development are provided. The role is unpaid, but reasonable expenses may be claimed in line with the Group's policy.
- Personal and Professional Development opportunities
- Discounted Metro Card Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Access to employee assistance programme
- Reduced price personal gym membership
- Access to a wide range of high street discounts (retail, supermarkets and restaurants)
- Annual Staff Recognition Awards
Heart of Yorkshire Education Group is committed to being an outstanding, first-choice education group, passionately serving all of our communities. Our strategic priorities focus on developing future-ready skills, delivering transformative outcomes, nurturing inclusion and belonging, and operating in a resilient and sustainable way.
Direct job link
https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/governor-hr-professional-127366259