For over 50 years as a leading post-16 provider—and more than a century as a place of learning Brockenhurst College has been at the heart of its community, delivering outstanding education across 16–19 provision, Apprenticeships, Higher Education, adult learning, and international programmes. Set within the stunning New Forest National Park, with a main campus in Brockenhurst and specialist sites across the region, the College combines academic excellence with a deeply rooted culture of inclusion, respect, and personal growth.

This is a truly exciting time to join us.

The Further Education sector is evolving rapidly shaped by changing skills demands, curriculum reform, and accelerating technological advancement. In response, we launched an ambitious new Strategic Plan in September 2024, placing people at its core. Now, we are seeking an inclusive leader to champion people and culture drive this agenda forward.

As our new Director of People and Culture you will play a pivotal role and will lead the College’s values-driven people agenda to support an outstanding student and staff experience. The Director will lead the development and delivery of people-focused strategies and day-to-day way of working that attract, support and retain colleagues across teaching, support and business services. You will champion wellbeing, professional growth, equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging, to enable staff to thrive in a fast-moving Further Education setting.

At the heart of the role is a clear mission: To lead a positive, values-driven people and culture function that strengthens the college community, supports staff to thrive, and ensures the organisation has the workforce, capability and culture it needs to deliver its strategic aims.

In return, you’ll join a college that is not only high-performing, but also supportive, collaborative, and ambitious—where people genuinely care about making a difference.

Brockenhurst College is, quite simply, a fantastic place to work and grow your career.

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