Director of Human Resources

  • Organisation: Fettes College
  • Location: Scotland
  • Tenure: Full-time
  • Closing Date: Wednesday 4 March 2026
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We are currently seeking to fill the position of Director of Human Resources.

This is a permanent full-time role, working 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday (8.30 am to 5 pm, with a one-hour unpaid lunch break) and occasional weekend and evening working as required, including attending specific events, etc. The nature of a boarding school means that you may be called on outwith normal working hours to support the SLT. 

Annual Salary:        Up to £80,000 depending on experience 

 In addition to being part of a great team you will be entitled to a range of benefits that include:

30 days holidays and 8 days public holidays, generally taken outside term time.

  • Parking within the campus grounds. The campus is easily accessed by car and bus; there is a bus stop located outside the campus serving several routes across the city and to rail stations.
  • Membership of Westwoods gym and health club which offers a range of excellent fitness and leisure facilities including a 25m swimming pool.
  • Free lunchtime meals during term time, and at other times when catering is provided, and you are on duty.
  • Life insurance scheme (3x base salary).
  • Excellent Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
  • You will be opted into the Fettes College Pension Plan after 3 months’ service. This scheme is a money purchase one, operating as a salary exchange plan. The College will contribute to the scheme a minimum of 8% and you will contribute a minimum of 2%. Fettes operate a contribution matching scheme up to 12% of base salary.
  • Access to discounted healthcare, additional life insurance, shopping discounts, etc through our 4me benefits portal.

 

Please see the full Job Description for duties and responsibilities for this role

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience in Human Resources management including structural review and implementation, as well as the development and implementation of new policies and procedures and direct management of HR casework
  • Detailed knowledge of Employment law and HR practice and how to apply this in the workplace
  • Track record of delivering against objectives
  • Ability to manage a team, as well as multiple stakeholders and to interact well with people
  • Ability to work independently
  • An excellent standard of literacy and numeracy

Desirable 

  • Experience of having operated in a standalone, senior Human Resources role in a multi-faceted business
  • Experience of HR management information systems
  • Educated to degree level or equivalent and Chartered CIPD membership 
  • Experience of working in an education environment
  • Evidence of continuous professional development
  • Awareness of the importance of safeguarding and safer recruitment

Skills and Attributes

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Highly motivated with a proactive and creative approach to work
  • Ability to influence and provide management coaching
  • Strong business acumen and commercial awareness
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Professional manner and approach
  • Excellent IT skills 

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We are currently seeking to fill the position of Director of Human Resources.


Description

This is a permanent full-time role, working 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday (8.30 am to 5 pm, with a one-hour unpaid lunch break) and occasional weekend and evening working as required, including attending specific events, etc. The nature of a boarding school means that you may be called on outwith normal working hours to support the SLT. 

Annual Salary:        Up to £80,000 depending on experience 

 In addition to being part of a great team you will be entitled to a range of benefits that include:

30 days holidays and 8 days public holidays, generally taken outside term time.

  • Parking within the campus grounds. The campus is easily accessed by car and bus; there is a bus stop located outside the campus serving several routes across the city and to rail stations.
  • Membership of Westwoods gym and health club which offers a range of excellent fitness and leisure facilities including a 25m swimming pool.
  • Free lunchtime meals during term time, and at other times when catering is provided, and you are on duty.
  • Life insurance scheme (3x base salary).
  • Excellent Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
  • You will be opted into the Fettes College Pension Plan after 3 months’ service. This scheme is a money purchase one, operating as a salary exchange plan. The College will contribute to the scheme a minimum of 8% and you will contribute a minimum of 2%. Fettes operate a contribution matching scheme up to 12% of base salary.
  • Access to discounted healthcare, additional life insurance, shopping discounts, etc through our 4me benefits portal.

 

Please see the full Job Description for duties and responsibilities for this role

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience in Human Resources management including structural review and implementation, as well as the development and implementation of new policies and procedures and direct management of HR casework
  • Detailed knowledge of Employment law and HR practice and how to apply this in the workplace
  • Track record of delivering against objectives
  • Ability to manage a team, as well as multiple stakeholders and to interact well with people
  • Ability to work independently
  • An excellent standard of literacy and numeracy

Desirable 

  • Experience of having operated in a standalone, senior Human Resources role in a multi-faceted business
  • Experience of HR management information systems
  • Educated to degree level or equivalent and Chartered CIPD membership 
  • Experience of working in an education environment
  • Evidence of continuous professional development
  • Awareness of the importance of safeguarding and safer recruitment

Skills and Attributes

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Highly motivated with a proactive and creative approach to work
  • Ability to influence and provide management coaching
  • Strong business acumen and commercial awareness
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Professional manner and approach
  • Excellent IT skills 

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