Head of People

Location: Trust Central Office, Burlington House, Waterloo, Merseyside L22 0PJ

Salary Scale: NJC Scale Point 42-47 (£53,460-£59,005)

Contract: Permanent, Full Time –36 hours per week

Pope Francis Catholic Multi Academy Trust is seeking to appoint a dedicated and experienced Head of People to join our growing Central Team.

The Head of People will provide strategic and operational leadership for HR across the Trust, establishing a consistent, compliant, and sustainable people framework to support both current operations and future growth.

The postholder will act as the Trust’s principal professional adviser on all HR matters, leading the development of robust systems, policies, and processes. A key focus in the initial phase will be to standardise practices, address historical inconsistencies, and reduce organisational risk. Over time, the postholder will lead the transition to a devolved HR model supported by HR Business Partners.

This is a senior, influential position, working closely with the Trust Executive Team, headteachers, and governance bodies to embed high standards of people management and professional practice.

PFCMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we can expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Person Specification

For a full detailed breakdown, please see the attached Recruitment Pack.

Salary & Benefits

NJC Scale Point 42-47 (£53,460-£59,005)

Location

Trust Central Office, Burlington House, Waterloo, Merseyside L22 0PJ

Supporting Documents

Deadline and How To Apply

Closing Date: Tuesday 24th February at 9.00am

Interviews: Monday 2nd March

To apply for this post your completed application must be submitted to include the following documents: ï‚·

CES Application Form ï‚·
CES Consent to Obtain References ï‚·
CES Monitoring Form ï‚·
Covering letter stating how your skills and experience meet the job description and person specification

Completed applications should be clearly marked with the post title and returned electronically to louise.jones@pfcmat.org