The Girls'' Day School Trust (GDST) is seeking a skilled and inspiring Deputy Director to help shape and deliver our ambitious vision for people and culture. Our mission - to help girls learn without limits so that they go on to lead lives without limits - begins with our colleagues. Across 26 schools and Trust Office, over 4,000 dedicated staff inspire, support and empower every girl to achieve her potential and become a changemaker, equipped to tackle society''s toughest challenges and close the persistent equality gap. To fulfil our mission, we are building a dynamic, inclusive and high-performing culture that enables our people to thrive, develop and innovate. As Deputy Director of People and Culture, you will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing this vision. Working in close partnership with the Director of People and Culture and People Team leads, you will translate strategy into action through effective operational delivery, digital transformation and building a culture of continuous improvement across the People and Culture function. You will ensure our systems, policies and practices are efficient, data-driven and aligned with our values, creating a consistent and high-quality experience for every GDST colleague. This is a wide-reaching leadership role at the heart of our organisation which will influence decision-making at the highest level and shape the future of work across the GDST. We are looking for an ambitious, Chartered FCIPD professional with