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Chief People Officer
Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 per annum
Organisation: TEC Partnership
Location: Nuns Corner, Grimsby
Closing Date: 18 May 2025
The TEC Partnership consists of the Grimsby Institute of Further and Higher Education (GIFHE), East Riding College, Colleges at Scarborough and Skegness, a Regional Employment Training Team, a National Apprentice Training team, a Maritime and Logistics Company (Modal), and other satellite offices throughout Lincolnshire and Yorkshire. TEC Partnership is a successful and ambitious educational organisation offering excellent education at all levels to our learners. We are a very large Further Education institution with a significant Higher Education presence and degree-awarding powers.
We are now seeking a Chief People Officer. You will be pivotal in shaping the culture and capabilities of TEC Partnership. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will take the lead on all aspects of people strategy, from culture transformation and employee engagement to compliance and operational excellence. You will oversee HR, Learning and Development, Health and Safety, and Wellbeing, ensuring our people strategy aligns with our mission to enrich lives and deliver outstanding education.
The college has a bright future, and we are committed to appointing an inspirational individual to help lead the college at this pivotal point in our development. We are seeking an individual with integrity, who prioritises collaboration, empowers others, and is visible and accessible to staff and students. You will create a culture where staff can develop, flourish, and feel valued at all levels.
If you believe that you have the vision, skills, expertise, and enthusiasm to make a difference and help us realise our ambitions, we want to hear from you.
The TEC Partnership is committed to Prevent Duty, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, and promoting British Values within the workplace. We are an equal-opportunity workplace. Safeguarding is a priority for us, as well as ensuring the welfare of children and young people and we expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.
All posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Clearance through the DBS, references that cover the last two years of employment and other checks may also be required.
Key Dates to Note:
Closing date for applications is: Sunday 18 May 2025
Final interviews to be held at the college: Tuesday 3 June 2025

For an informal discussion about the role, contact Rachel at rachel.west@aoc.co.uk
