Head of Human Resources and Professional Development


Company:	West Thames College
Salary:	£58,302 - £58,302
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Isleworth, TW7 4HS
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	17 Aug 2026
Closing date:	3 Sept 2026

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Summary

West Thames College is one of the most exciting and successful colleges of further and higher education in London and our vibrant campuses in Isleworth and Feltham have some of the best facilities in the country.

We have a reputation for giving excellent support to our diverse student population. Staff are well supported within a culture of continuous professional development and are encouraged to take on new and more senior roles within the college. Facilities across our campuses in Isleworth and Feltham are state-of-the art with good public transport links and free staff parking.

We are a values-based and highly inclusive college, serving a vibrant and diverse area, and making a positive contribution to wider social and economic agendas. We offer courses from pre-entry through to Higher Education, Apprenticeship and Traineeship programmes to meet the skills needs of our students aged 14 upwards.

At West Thames College we are committed to safeguarding our students. The safety of students continues to be a primary focus. We practice safe staff recruitment and check the suitability of staff and volunteers that work with young students or vulnerable adults. Please note that it is an offence to apply for a role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

The purpose of the role: Working closely with the CEO & Principal, Executive Director Finance, HR & Development and the College Management Team to develop a Human Resources Strategy for the College which will include the development of its strategic direction, reflecting the College’s values and principles, championing a customer focussed set of business processes and the full provision of a high quality, professional advice service. This will include leadership of workforce planning, organisational development, employee engagement, leadership capability and the development of a positive and inclusive organisational culture to ensure that all areas of the College are effectively supported in achieving the College’s strategic objectives.

Advise, assist and support the CEO & Principal, Executive Director Finance, HR & Development and the College Management Team in the deployment, management and development of staff to ensure that the College meets its strategic aims and its responsibilities as an employer.

Responsible for the development and management of the College’s HR function and in implementing the HR strategy, including the policies, procedures, practices and development plans that flow from the strategy. This will include organisational development; employee relations; recruitment and selection, performance management; professional development of staff; reward and recognition and absence management

Responsible for the staff development within the College, ensuring effective provision of training and support for all staff employed by the College

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