At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead HR operations across multiple schools, ensuring compliance and excellent service delivery.
- Company: Join The Dean Trust, a growing educational charity focused on positive outcomes.
- Benefits: Supportive work environment, professional growth, and a chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Opportunity to develop a high-performing HR team in a dynamic setting.
- Why this job: Be part of a collaborative team dedicated to improving the lives of students and staff.
- Qualifications: CIPD Level 5 or equivalent, with significant HR operations experience.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Join Our People Team. The Dean Trust is seeking an experienced and proactive HR Operations Manager to play a key role in delivering a high-quality, efficient and compliant HR service across our growing family of schools.
Reporting to the HR Director, you will lead the Trust's HR operations function, ensuring excellent service delivery, effective HR systems and processes, robust compliance, and a positive employee experience. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about continuous improvement and people-focused service delivery.
About the Role
- Lead and develop the Trust's transactional HR service across multiple schools.
- Provide expert HR advice and guidance to leaders and colleagues across the Trust.
- Ensure compliance with employment legislation, safeguarding requirements and HR best practice.
- Manage and enhance HR systems, data reporting and operational processes.
- Support the delivery of the Trust's People Strategy through operational excellence and HR improvement projects.
- Line manage and develop HR Assistants and HR Administrators, fostering a high-performing HR team.
About You
- CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent).
- Significant experience in a HR generalist role with responsibility for HR operations.
- Strong knowledge of employment law, recruitment, payroll processes and HR systems.
- Experience of leading, supporting or developing team members.
- A proactive, solution-focused approach with the ability to build strong stakeholder relationships.
Why Join The Dean Trust?
The Dean Trust is an educational charity established in April 2012, that currently comprises of 11 academies, 6 secondary, 4 primaries and 1 through school, operating in 3 hubs covering Trafford, Manchester, Knowsley and Wigan local authority areas, including some of the most deprived areas of the country. The Trust has seen steady growth since incorporation and aspires to grow further in the future.
At The Dean Trust, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating a positive and supportive working environment where colleagues can thrive professionally and personally. You'll join a collaborative team dedicated to delivering excellent outcomes for our schools, staff and students.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact us or email.
APPLICATION CLOSE DATE: 9AM MONDAY 22ND JUNE 2026
We are an Equal Opportunities employer committed to ensuring inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates including those from underrepresented groups, and/or with protected characteristics.
The Dean Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check.
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The Dean Trust is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of its staff within a supportive and collaborative environment. As part of a growing educational charity, employees benefit from a strong commitment to continuous improvement, excellent service delivery, and a focus on creating positive outcomes for schools and students in diverse communities. With opportunities for development and a culture that values inclusion and diversity, joining The Dean Trust means being part of a mission-driven team dedicated to making a meaningful impact.
