Director of People

Hours: Full time

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Competitive salary that reflects the seniority of the role

Following the retirement of our Head of HR after twelve years of outstanding service, Benenden School is delighted to be recruiting for a Director of People to ideally start at the beginning of December.

This is a very exciting role for an exceptional Human Resources practitioner who relishes working with people in a professional and inclusive environment. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape what has been a traditional Head of HR role into this new specification as Director of People.

In recognition of the responsibility that this position carries the successful candidate will sit on the Senior Management Team and work alongside the team to advise on this essential function and contribute to the wider strategic development of the School.

At Benenden we know that everyone brings a unique perspective that adds to our community. We want to attract, retain and develop diverse talent, so that we are a great school, this means recruiting from the widest possible pool of talent.

If you would like to join us at this exciting time we would love to hear from you.

This is a full-time all-year round position.

A start date of 1^st December is desirable but not essential.

Benenden is one of the leading boarding schools in Britain. We were founded in 1923 and are situated in 250 acres of attractive parkland in Kent. There are 550 girls in the school, aged 11-18. Benenden is at the forefront of girls’ education in the UK, with recent innovations including the Benenden Diploma, a bespoke curriculum for our youngest two year groups, and the Professional Skills Programme, teaching the Sixth Form skills for the workplace. We are an ambitious school, with recent developments including a state-of-the-art Science Centre and All-Weather Sports Pitch, and our new Centenary Hall and Music School opened in June 2022.

Meals are provided to staff whilst on duty. The School’s leisure facilities, including a fitness gym and swimming pool are available for staff to use. 

For a full job description and to apply, please download an application form by clicking the apply button.   

Completed applications should be sent to benenden@minervasearch.com by no later than the 15 August 2022.  

For a confidential conversation please contact Jo Ogilvy at benenden@minervasearch.com 

Interviews will be held as follows:

First Round Interviews:         24 and 25 August 2022

Second Round Interviews:    31 August and 1 September 2022

If you are unable to attend on these dates do still apply and let us know at the point of application. The School reserves the right to appoint before the deadline.

The post-holder will be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children with whom they come into contact.  They must ensure compliance with the School’s Child Protection Policy Statement at all times, this appointment will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks. Benenden School is committed to equal opportunities and equal pay for all employees.