Morson Talent is proud to partner with Astrea Academy in the recruitment of a Head of People for a 9 12-month fixed-term maternity cover.This is an exceptional opportunity for a strategic and people-centric HR leader to play a pivotal role in shaping and executing Astrea s People strategy during a period of significant transformation. If you excel in dynamic environments and have a proven track record in building high-performing teams, we would be delighted to hear from you.The successful candidate will be an experienced Head of People or Senior HR Leader, with a strong background operating at senior leadership level and managing relationships with multiple stakeholders.In this role, you will work closely with the Director of People and Organisational Development to refine and elevate service delivery across the organisation. You will also collaborate with the Director of Professional Learning, using employee feedback and people data to inform learning and development strategies and identify workforce trends.This is a site-based position located in Sheffield, with occasional travel to other regional sites. The role is offered on a full-time basis, with a competitive salary of up to £70,000.Key Responsibilities: Provide expert legal and HR guidance, ensuring effective case management and compliance with commercial awareness.Develop and implement HR policies aligned with legislation, best practices, and stakeholder input, including union consultation.Monitor HR trends in educat