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 leading 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 a 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 highlyPlease note that you will be required to be onsite in their 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.

If you have the right experience, please apply now! Or alternatively, for more information, please contact Raj on (phone number removed) / r.basra @ (url removed)
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed