Education

Interim HR Director

Salary:
£55000 - £75000 per annum
Job Ref:
JN -052026-222950_1777635845
Location:
Kent
Date Posted:
1st May 2026
Job Type:
TemporaryContract/Interim

Interim HR Director - Education sector - Kent - length of assignment to be confirmed - rate/salary negotiable


This is an exciting opportunity for an immediately available HR Director to join the Executive Team during a period of leadership transition.


You will provide high-level leadership and mentorship, ensuring the continuity of their people strategy while driving organisational performance and governance standards. The key responsibilities will include:-

  • Contributing to the development and implementation of the organisation's long-term business strategy
  • Identifying key people and resource challenges and provide the analysis and recommendations necessary to align HR objectives with organisational goals
  • Leading the development and implementation of an aligned HR infrastructure including talent acquisition, succession planning, compensation and benefits, and employee engagement strategies
  • Providing leadership to the HR function, ensuring a high performance culture
  • Overseeing the development of HR policies, processes and procedures


You should be an experienced HR Director with a track record of leading an HR function through a period of transition ideally within the Education sector. An excellent knowledge of employment law, strong stakeholder management skills and a coaching mindset needs to combined with an ability to work in a highly sensitive and confidential environment.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

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