Learners’ Trust is a growing Multi-Academy Trust committed to providing exceptional education and support services across our family of schools. We believe that our people are our greatest asset, and we are committed to creating an environment where staff can thrive, develop, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and young people.
We are seeking an experienced and proactive HR Business Partner to join our HR team and play a key role in supporting leaders across the Trust.
The Role
As an HR Business Partner, you will work closely with Headteachers, School Business Partners, and senior leaders to provide high-quality, professional HR advice and support. You will act as a trusted partner, helping to deliver strategic and operational HR solutions that support organisational objectives and promote positive employee relations.
The role offers a varied workload, including employee relations, organisational change, recruitment support, workforce planning, policy implementation, and leadership coaching.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide expert HR advice and guidance to leaders and managers across the Trust.
- Lead and support employee relations casework, including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, capability, flexible working, and family-friendly policies.
- Support organisational change initiatives, restructures, consultations, and workforce planning activities.
- Develop effective relationships with Headteachers and senior leaders to understand business needs and identify appropriate HR solutions.
- Analyse workforce data and trends to support strategic decision-making.
- Support recruitment, retention, and talent development initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with employment legislation, safeguarding requirements, Trust policies, and best practice.
- Contribute to the review and development of HR policies and procedures.
- Support wellbeing, engagement, and inclusion initiatives across the Trust.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Holds a CIPD Level 5 qualification as a minimum (Level 7 desirable).
- Has significant experience in an HR Advisor or HR Business Partner role.
- Has strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
- Can effectively manage complex employee relations cases.
- Demonstrates excellent communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills.
- Has experience of working within the education sector or a similarly complex organisation (desirable).
- Is highly organised, resilient, and able to manage competing priorities.
- Shares our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
What We Offer
- A rewarding role supporting schools and improving outcomes for children.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Access to employee wellbeing support and benefits.
- Flexible and agile working opportunities where appropriate.
- A supportive and collaborative working environment.
This is an exciting time for the Trust, as we continue to grow and strengthen our People Strategy, you will have the opportunity to support and actively engage in different people projects to further develop your professional career.
Safeguarding
Learners’ Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and all relevant pre-employment checks.
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Skills
Experience
Experience of TUPE transfers. essential
Ability to develop and deliver training. essential
Working with Trade Unions. essential
Development of HR policies, procedures, and guidance. essential
Managing a broad range from start to conclusion employee relations cases and managing own caseload. essential
Adopting a solution, focussed, flexible approach to the provision of employee advice and guidance. essential
Significant HR experience in an Advisory capacity. essential
Employment Law and best practice and emerging trends. essential
Utilising Microsoft 365, Co-pilot and other AI enabled tools. essential
Experience of working within Education
Utilisation of Sam People
Personal Attributes
Ability to self-manage own workload. essential
Ability to manage conflicting priorities and make time effective decisions. essential
Good time management skills, methodical and organised approach. essential
Pro-active, solutions focussed approach. essential
Excellent communication skills and ability to put a point across. essential
Excellent interpersonal abilities to communicate effectively on sensitive, confidential and contentious issues. essential
High standard of written communication, able to write with meticulous attention to detail in letters, reports. essential
Highly motivated and self-aware of own strengths and development points. essential
Flexible to travel to schools within the Trust. essential
Ensure all work is compliant with GDPR essential
Commitment to continuous learning and professional development. essential
Qualifications
CIPD Level 5 or significant and demonstrable equivalent experience. essential
Active CIPD membership (Associate or above). essential
5 GCSE’s (4-9) including Maths and English. essential
Learners’ Trust Central Team
Claire Chappell
claire.chappell@learnerstrust.org
Eckington Business Centre II, Gosber StreetEckingtonEckingtonS21 4DA
Learners’ Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. Learners’ Multi Academy Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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