Director of People and Change

Post Ref: 15/1904

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute at a strategic level within a large Further Education College. City of Bristol College is one of the largest education colleges in the UK, offering a broad range of academic and vocational qualifications. Determined to give our students the very best education and experience, we are currently undergoing an exciting period of transformation that will make us a more efficient and effective organisation with an even clearer focus on excellence.

Lynn Merilion, Principal and Chief Executive, is determined to improve our success and develop an environment for excellence. Quality will be the key to our success.

As Director of People and Change, you will have experience of Human Resources and Organisational Development practices and have a clear focus on leading the department to ensure that the College has a modern, agile, cost-effective HR and OD service, acting as a key role model in all aspects.

As the successful candidate, you will have the following characteristics:

• People focused
• Team player and role model
• Strong performance manager, with high expectations
• Self-motivated and driven
• Strong influencing skills
• Ability to build and maintain the profile and respect of the People & Change directorate within the organisation
• Resilience to flourish in change and uncertainty

If you share our commitment to the provision of an outstanding learning experience and can demonstrate this, please download the Candidate Brief from www.cityofbristol.ac.uk/jobs or for any further queries contact Jessica D’Andrea, Trainee Human Resources Business Partner, on jess.dandrea@cityofbristol.ac.uk

In order to apply, please complete an online application form via www.cityofbristol.ac.uk  

Closing Date: Monday 9th March 2015
Interview dates: Friday 20th March 2015

A relocation package is available to the successful candidate.