Interim HR Director

Interim HR Director – Multi‑Academy Trust – London – 6 month Day Rate Contract

A Multi‑Academy Trust is seeking an experienced Interim HR Director to provide immediate leadership and reassurance during a live period of change. This is a hands‑on, senior interim assignment for a credible HR leader who has operated in a centralised MAT model and can quickly bring structure and consistency.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the HR function and lead a team of 6 individuals with direction and support.
• Embed centralised HR processes.
• Oversee the ongoing restructure and help establish the right culture and working relationship between central services and schools.
• Build trust with headteachers and senior leaders by ensuring decisions are implemented consistently.

Essential Experience

• Previous experience of working within HR leadership.
• Must have strong background of working within a Multi‑Academy Trust.
• Proven experience leading HR in a centralised model, including embedding central HR processes across multiple schools/sites.
• Confident managing and coaching HRBPs and admin teams.
• Deep expertise across employee relations, restructuring, redundancy, change management, and complex stakeholder environments.
• Experience across a mixed primary and secondary MAT would be beneficial.
• Knowledge of SAM People and/or SAM Payroll would be highly desirable.

Please note that you will be required to be onsite in the London office with some flexibility. This role will be paid on a daily rate basis.

This is an urgent hire and the role can be interviewed & offered in June 2026.

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