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Head of people

Edinburgh
Crimson Education
Head of people
Posted: 15 September
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Head of People

About the Role Join our rapidly expanding network of schools as Head of People. You'll build scalable people processes for our current team of ~500 people across multiple locations as we grow to 4+ schools. This is a hands-on role where you'll leverage technology and AI to work smarter while keeping our team lean.

Key Responsibilities

Talent & Leadership

* Lead recruitment for critical roles using our ATS with candidate matching (Empathix)
* Build leadership capability at principal/school head level through coaching programs
* Design onboarding processes and manage organizational design aligned with budget and strategy

Employee Experience

* Handle day-to-day employee relations across multiple school locations
* Implement performance management, 360-feedback systems, and engagement surveys
* Manage disciplinary procedures, exit processes, and culture initiatives

Process & Automation

* Build efficient workflows using low-code/no-code tools and AI optimization
* Create replicable processes that scale across 4+ schools
* Identify cost reduction opportunities through data analysis and automation

Compliance & Operations

* Draft employment contracts, policies, and procedures with legal/finance teams
* Ensure employment law compliance across all locations
* Support board governance and optimize multi-school operational processes

What We're Looking For

* Proven experience scaling people functions in fast-growth organizations (education sector experience highly valued)
* Strategic mindset with exceptional execution skills - you can see the big picture and make it happen
* Experience with HR technology, automation tools, and AI-powered solutions
* Strong understanding of employment law and compliance requirements
* Excellent stakeholder management skills across multiple locations and teams
* Data-driven approach to people analytics and process improvement
* Leadership development and coaching experience
* Ability to thrive in ambiguous, rapidly changing environments

What We Offer

* The opportunity to build and lead the people function at a high-growth education organization
* Direct impact on the employee experience of 500+ team members across multiple schools
* Autonomy to innovate and implement cutting-edge people practices
* Professional development opportunities in a learning-focused environment
* The chance to shape the future of education while building scalable systems for growth

Ready to Build Something Extraordinary? If you're passionate about creating exceptional people experiences at scale and want to be part of transforming education, we'd love to hear from you. Join us in building a people function that supports our ambitious growth while maintaining the personal touch that makes our schools special.

About Crimson Global Academy:

CGA is a world-class online school delivering live, real-time learning to ambitious students around the world. With over 1000 students joining us from 65 countries, our vision is to unlock our students' limitless potential, together, for extraordinary futures.

We are doing this by:

* Igniting a passion for learning that accelerates academic performance and success regardless of age.

* Fostering a global community that broadens students' perspectives and develops their skills to make a difference on the world stage.

* Providing cutting-edge technology for teachers to launch students into their future while giving parents transparency into their child’s education.


If you’re passionate about delivering personalized, impactful education in a flexible, one-on-one environment, Crimson Global Academy is the perfect fit for you. Join us in our mission to shape the future of learning, apply now!

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