Director of People & Culture


Company:	Vacancy Filler
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 3DQ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	4 Sept 2026
Closing date:	18 Sept 2026

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Summary

DIRECTOR OF PEOPLE & CULTURE - REF 260906Between £73,543 p.a. and £80,661 p.a. We offer a competitive benefits package, including £5,566 p.a. in employer pension contributionsRunshaw College is one of the most successful colleges in the country, recognised nationally for exceptional outcomes, a welcoming culture and a commitment to putting students at the heart of every decision we make. Our vision is clear and ambitious: to be a Great Place to Study, a Great Place to Work and a Great Place for Partnerships. It reflects our belief that exceptional education changes lives and our determination to create an environment in which learners and colleagues can thrive. Full details can be found in our Strategic Plan on the college website.Due to the retirement of our current postholder, we are seeking to appoint an exceptional Director of People & Culture to join the College’s Senior Team. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of one of the country's leading colleges, providing strategic leadership for our people strategy, culture, leadership development and organisational performance.As a member of the Senior Management Team, you will play a key role in delivering our strategic ambitions and ensuring that our people and values remain central to our success. Working closely with governors, senior leaders and colleagues across the organisation, you will lead an ambitious people agenda that supports excellence, innovation and continuous improvement.We are looking for an experienced and values-driven leader with the credibility, judgement and influence to operate at executive level. You will bring a strong track record of strategic leadership, the ability to build trusted relationships and a passion for creating a culture in which colleagues feel valued, supported and able to perform at their best. As an individual, you will be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.Closing date for this post is 12 noon, Friday 18th September 2026For further information and to apply, please visit www.runshaw.ac.uk/work-at-runshaw/current-vacancies and click on Vacancies. Alternatively, email HR@runshaw.ac.uk or call 01772 642004, quoting the vacancy reference number.Runshaw College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the health, safety and welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly people with protected characteristics.

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