Job Description

Employer
Coventry College
Location
Coventry, West Midlands
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Salary
54,587 to 58,598 per annum
Posted
6th November 2025
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
Expires
24th November 2025 12:00 PM
Contract Type
Permanent
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
Job ID
1516729
Job Reference
CovCollege0159
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
Contract Type :Permanent Job ID: 1516729

Job Title:

Head of Human Resources

Location:

50 Swanswell St, Coventry CV1 5DG

Contract Type:

Full-Time / Permanent

Hours per Week:

37 per week

Salary:

54,587 to 58,598 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience)

Application closing date:

Noon, 24 November 2025

Interview date:

Afternoon, Friday 28 November 2025 (you will be notified by Tuesday 25 November 2025 if you are invited to interview)

About Us

Coventry College is a dynamic Ofsted 'Good' Further Education provider at the heart of the city, offering high-quality vocational, technical, and professional education to learners of all ages, from Entry Level to Higher Education. We are rated as having 'Outstanding Financial Health' and we have invested 13.2m in our facilities in the last 5 years to ensure we stay at the cutting edge of industry needs. We are committed to helping individuals transform their lives and supporting businesses to grow--strengthening the communities we serve. Our ambition is to help young people and adults to aspire to change their lives and those of their families. Through strong partnerships and a responsive, inclusive curriculum, we strive to deliver excellence in teaching and learning that evolves with industry needs and puts learners and employers in the best position for success.

About the Role

We are seeking an outstanding leader to take on the pivotal role of Head of HR at Coventry College. In this key position you will collaborate closely with our senior leadership team to drive the development and success of our people, ensuring that our college continues to thrive and grow.



As Head of HR, you will lead and oversee all aspects of the HR function including driving employee engagement, managing employee relations, and ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. You'll be responsible for building and nurturing a high-performing HR team making sure we attract, retain, and develop the best talent.



The ideal candidate will be a results-driven professional, highly organised and a strong completer-finisher. You will thrive in an autonomous environment taking full ownership of your responsibilities and inspiring your team to excel. With a proven track record of managing HR teams and CIPD qualification (or equivalent) you'll bring expertise, leadership, and a passion for people development.



If you're ready to lead and shape our HR strategy during a time of growth and success we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to make a real difference at Coventry College!

What we offer

Generous annual leave entitlement - 39 days plus 8 statutory bank holidays Excellent pension scheme with defined benefits (LGPS) Free on-site parking, including EV charging points Access to continued professional development and training opportunities Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support Employee discount scheme offering savings on retail, travel, and more via Vivup This role is eligible for Blue Light Card (BLC) On-site refectory serving a variety of food and drink options Discounted hair and beauty treatments at our in-house salon Staff recognition and award schemes celebrating your achievements

How to Apply

To apply, please complete our online application form on FE Jobs, which is designed in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance.


We do not accept unsolicited agency applications. We will contact preferred agencies if their support is required.

Safeguarding

We are actively committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the College community. We value our diverse College community and are actively committed to promoting equality and diversity in all areas of college life and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.



As part of our shortlisting process you will be asked to complete a self-declaration of your criminal record or information which may make you unsuitable to work with children. In addition, we carry out an online search to help identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.