Non-Executive Trustee – Human Resources and People
| Posting date: | 23 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 29 January 2026 |
| Location: | Chichester, Not recorded, PO19 6PE |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | d3c14af6-c6f0-4b37-ad4c-a21ade0b4a3f |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The University of Chichester (Multi) Academy Trust is seeking a committed and forward-thinking individual to join our Board of Trustees. As we grow, we are looking for Trustees who can help shape the future of our Trust, ensuring we continue to deliver excellent education and support across our diverse family of schools. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a vibrant, inclusive, and aspirational organisation that places pupil progress and the development of outstanding educators at the heart of its mission.
We are seeking a Human Resources specialist to contribute strategic oversight and professional expertise to our Board of Trustees. This is a voluntary, non-executive role with significant impact.
As a Trustee, you will play a key part in ensuring our Trust delivers exceptional education across all schools, while upholding strong governance, financial integrity, and a positive working culture. Your HR expertise will help guide our people strategy, support robust policies and procedures, and strengthen leadership across the Trust.
We are particularly keen to hear from candidates who share our values of aspiration, evidence-informed practice, diversity, collaboration, and agency. If you are passionate about making a difference and shaping futures, we would love to hear from you.
Ideal candidate
• Senior level HR experience (CIPD qualification advisable)
• Understanding of employment law and best practice in people management
• Strong analytical, communication, and strategic thinking skills
• Commitment to improving educational outcomes for children and young people
• Willingness to engage with training and contribute actively to Board duties.
What the school offers its staff
At the University of Chichester (Multi) Academy Trust, we are dedicated to your growth. We understand that everyone's career aspirations are unique, and we are here to provide personalised support to help you succeed.
• Directly linked with the University of Chichester, sharing an ethos of excellence and lifelong learning.
• Coaching and mentoring to support your career journey.
• Workshops, seminars and conferences to help you enhance your skills.
• Personalised Development Plans that align with your goals.
• Teacher's Pension Scheme for teaching staff (https://www.teacherspensions.co.uk)
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for support staff (https://www.lgpsmember.org)
• Benefits Platform Assistance Programme
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
The University of Chichester (Multi) Academy Trust is seeking a committed and forward-thinking individual to join our Board of Trustees. As we grow, we are looking for Trustees who can help shape the future of our Trust, ensuring we continue to deliver excellent education and support across our diverse family of schools. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a vibrant, inclusive, and aspirational organisation that places pupil progress and the development of outstanding educators at the heart of its mission.
We are seeking a Human Resources specialist to contribute strategic oversight and professional expertise to our Board of Trustees. This is a voluntary, non-executive role with significant impact.
As a Trustee, you will play a key part in ensuring our Trust delivers exceptional education across all schools, while upholding strong governance, financial integrity, and a positive working culture. Your HR expertise will help guide our people strategy, support robust policies and procedures, and strengthen leadership across the Trust.
We are particularly keen to hear from candidates who share our values of aspiration, evidence-informed practice, diversity, collaboration, and agency. If you are passionate about making a difference and shaping futures, we would love to hear from you.
Ideal candidate
• Senior level HR experience (CIPD qualification advisable)
• Understanding of employment law and best practice in people management
• Strong analytical, communication, and strategic thinking skills
• Commitment to improving educational outcomes for children and young people
• Willingness to engage with training and contribute actively to Board duties.
What the school offers its staff
At the University of Chichester (Multi) Academy Trust, we are dedicated to your growth. We understand that everyone's career aspirations are unique, and we are here to provide personalised support to help you succeed.
• Directly linked with the University of Chichester, sharing an ethos of excellence and lifelong learning.
• Coaching and mentoring to support your career journey.
• Workshops, seminars and conferences to help you enhance your skills.
• Personalised Development Plans that align with your goals.
• Teacher's Pension Scheme for teaching staff (https://www.teacherspensions.co.uk)
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for support staff (https://www.lgpsmember.org)
• Benefits Platform Assistance Programme
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.