Director of people Work, Jobs in Cheltenham, Eng (with Salaries)

Director of Student Services
Hartpury University and College —Gloucester
- £75,000 - £80,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor's degree
- No degree
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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9d
Head of People Partnering & Operations
University of Gloucestershire —Pittville
- £58,226 - £67,469 a year
- Continuous improvement
- Human resources
- Leadership
11d
People Business Partner
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust —Gloucester
- £57,528 - £64,750 a year
- Full-time
- Human resources
- Leadership
14h
Managing Director
Brusco Food Group —Evesham
- From £100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Data analysis skills
- Bakery
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
11d
Associate Non-Executive Director
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust —Gloucester
- £10,000 a year
- Part-time
11d
Project Delivery Lead - NatSec
CloudSecure Ltd —Cheltenham
- £50,000 - £76,000 a year
- Full-time
- Project management
- Organisational skills
- Software development
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Director, Operations
Thermo Fisher Scientific —Gloucester
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
Director of Global Manufacturing Operations
iCOMAT —Gloucester
- Master's degree
- Travel
- Leadership
Service Delivery Manager
Commercial —Cheltenham
- £45,000 - £55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Azure
- IT
- Leadership
- Work from home
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
General Manager- Head and Neck, Band 8b
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust —Gloucester
- £66,582 - £77,368 a year
- Full-time
- Leadership
2d
Gloucestershire Housing Partnership Rough Sleeping Contracts Lead
Gloucestershire County Council —Gloucester
- £37,280 - £39,862 a year
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- English
- Presentation skills
Travel Sales Consultant
Trailfinders —Cheltenham
- £44,000 - £49,000 a year
- Full-time
- Sales
- Employee discount
- Sick pay
General Manager - Urology, Breast & Vascular, Band 8b
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust —Gloucester
- £66,582 - £77,368 a year
- Full-time
- Leadership
2d
Head of Digital Programmes, Band 8c
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust —Gloucester
- £79,504 - £91,609 a year
- Full-time
- Project management
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
20h
Head Office Coordinator
Bruton Knowles Limited —Gloucester
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
- In-person
Account Director
Havas Group —Cirencester
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
EFL Teacher and Activity Leader
UKLC —Cheltenham
- From £582.76 a week
- Temporary
- No experience needed
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Annual leave
Quick apply
10d
Senior Consultant, Digital Insights & Experience
AtkinsRéalis —Cheltenham
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
The Head of Supplier Performance
Ultra Electronics —Cheltenham
- Full-time
- Leadership
Head of Future Development
Forestry England, Westonbirt Arboretum —Tetbury
- £48,765 - £52,557 a year
- Project management
5d

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Director of Student Services

Hartpury University and College -
Gloucester

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Job details

Full-time
£75,000 - £80,000 a year
9 days ago

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Annual leave
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Employee discount
Car scheme

Qualifications

Safeguarding Certification
Bachelor's degree
Leadership
A Level

Full job description

£75,000 - £80,000 per annum

A minimum of 37 hours per week

Permanent

About the Role

Are you a visionary leader passionate about shaping exceptional student experiences?

We are seeking an outstanding Director of Student Services to join our Executive team and play a pivotal role in transforming how students live, thrive, and succeed while studying at Hartpury.

As Director of Student Services, you will lead a diverse portfolio spanning:

Safeguarding and student support
Wellbeing, counselling, and health
Residential life, accommodation and enrichment
Employability, skills and careers
Students’ Union

Working closely with the Chief People Officer, you will shape strategy, evaluate services, and harness innovation and technology to deliver inclusive, responsive, and future-focused support.

You will:

Ensure student services are aligned with strategic priorities
Champion an outstanding student experience that holistically drives engagement, retention and success
Inspire high-performing multidisciplinary teams
Act as a Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring excellence in compliance and student care
Develop strong external partnerships (including NHS and community organisations)
Use insight and data to deliver targeted, meaningful interventions
Drive initiatives that enhance student wellbeing, mental health, employability and inclusion
Embed a culture of student voice and co-creation

About You

This is more than a leadership role – it’s an opportunity to redefine non-academic student experience, ensuring every student feels supported, safe, and empowered to achieve their full potential.

You are an authentic, resilient and strategic leader with a track record of delivering impactful support.

You will bring:

Significant leadership experience in Higher Education or Further Education environments
Expertise in safeguarding, wellbeing and student support services
Proven success leading service transformation and change
Confidence managing high-risk, sensitive casework
Strong operational leadership
A passion for equity, diversity and inclusion
The ability to inspire trust, build partnerships, and influence at the highest level
Honours degree (or equivalent experience)
Relevant professional qualification / CPD
Safeguarding Level 3 (or above)
Willingness to work flexibility, including occasional evenings/weekends

We offer a fantastic package of staff benefits including:

Hybrid working arrangements with blended approach of office and home working
35 days annual leave entitlement
Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
Generous pension scheme (LGPS)
Employee Discounts Scheme
Onsite fitness facilities
Cycle to Work Scheme
Support for continuous professional development
Flexible working opportunities available
Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave
Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme, launching in 2026

About Us

Hartpury University and Hartpury College are among the UK’s leading specialist education providers in agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary nursing. Located in Gloucestershire, Hartpury University and Hartpury College sit side-by-side on a beautiful 360-hectare campus. We provide world-class facilities to more than 4,500 university and college-level students studying undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, A-levels and diplomas, as well as undertaking industry research. The University is rated top 10 in the UK for Teaching Quality (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025) and has 97% graduate employability, whilst the College is rated Ofsted Outstanding in all areas. A passionate and innovative business culture and exceptional support networks make Hartpury an ideal career choice.

Hartpury is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves. We particularly welcome applicants that we are underrepresented in, including those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ communities, and those living with disabilities. As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion we offer a range of inclusive policies, flexible working arrangements and a multi-faith space to support staff from different backgrounds. To find out more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity, please click here.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Click the button below to apply online or telephone (01452) 702135 to request documents by post.

Click here to view the person specification and job description

The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 3rd July 2026

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 14th July 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK.

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Head of People Partnering & Operations

People Business Partner

Managing Director

Associate Non-Executive Director

Project Delivery Lead - NatSec

Director, Operations

Director of Global Manufacturing Operations

Service Delivery Manager

General Manager- Head and Neck, Band 8b

Gloucestershire Housing Partnership Rough Sleeping Contracts Lead

Travel Sales Consultant

General Manager - Urology, Breast & Vascular, Band 8b

Head of Digital Programmes, Band 8c

Head Office Coordinator

Account Director

EFL Teacher and Activity Leader

Senior Consultant, Digital Insights & Experience

The Head of Supplier Performance

Head of Future Development

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