Executive Director of People
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
20/10/2025
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 21/11/2025 09:00
Salary:
£58,946 - £64,997 (salary starting point negotiable relevant to experience)
Job Category:
HR / Training
Employment Location:
Seaham
Further Information
Permanent position required as soon as possible
Based at Northern Lights Central Office at Seaham and all of Northern Lights Academy Trust sites
£58,946 - £64,997 per annum, Salary starting point negotiable relevant to experience
37 hours per week, all year round (number of working weeks is negotiable for the right candidate)
25 days + bank holidays per year
Green Book Pay and Conditions
Due to the growth of our Trust, we are seeking to appoint to a new position of Executive Director of People within Northern Lights.
The position is available to begin as soon as possible.
We are looking for a dynamic leader who understands the value and power of proactive HR – who wants to make a difference to the lives of our staff and children, and is looking to work in a people-centred way.
We have a vision to be creative and innovative and are looking for the right person who can make our HR offer to our schools the highest level of service, deliver strategically on HR across Northern Lights, and play a key role in the Trust as a member of the Executive team.
Our Trust values underpin our Trust vision and mission ‘That everyone flourishes, with children and young people at the heart of all we do’.
If you are looking to join a people-centred Trust who play a key role in the region, employing around 600 staff, with this figure projected to rise due to further planned Trust growth, then please contact us to arrange a conversation with the CEO, Jo Heaton OBE on recruitment@nllt.co.uk
If this is you, we would really welcome your application!
Please note
This job is closed for applications.