Stuart Hardy

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT STUART HARDY

I’m a people‑focused, systems‑driven HR leader with over two decades of experience developing culture, capability and performance across education and sport.As Head of People Operations at Tapestry Learning Partnership, I shape the Trust’s people strategy — leading organisational design, leadership development and change. My work centres on creating environments where staff feel supported, leaders grow, and young people benefit from the best talent in the system.I also serve as a *Committee Member at Inspiring Leaders*, helping strengthen leadership development across the sector, and I bring a performance‑driven perspective from my role with *Chesterfield FC Community Trust*, applying talent ID and culture‑building principles from sport into education.*Strengths & focus areas:*- Building modern, values‑led people strategies - Leading organisational change with clarity and empathy - Designing recruitment and talent systems that attract high‑impact people - Developing leadership capability at every level - Creating cultures where people thrive and feel valued *What drives me*Helping organisations become places where great people can do great work — and where students feel the benefit.