Human Resources (HR) Business Partner

This is a great opportunity to be part of the Trust’s future growth and development in a busy and exciting role that provides a valuable contribution in supporting schools to deliver the best possible outcomes for our children. Our vision at Cascade MAT is to transform the life chances of our children; ensure safe and secure learning environments; create inspirational places for our staff to work and to be an influential part of the local community. Across the Trust we inspire our children to aim high and succeed, equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge for the future. We promote understanding, respect and tolerance for each other.

We are seeking a confident, credible HR Business Partner to join our Central Team and provide a high-quality, proactive, and visible HR service across our academies. You will be joining a supportive team of colleagues and be able to contribute to the development and continuous improvement of the service. We are looking for candidates that can play a key role in all aspects of HR, with responsibility to deliver the Trust’s vision by aligning people strategies with organisational priorities and manage employee relations across the Trust.

The Role: As HR Business Partner, you will work closely with Headteachers, senior leaders and Trust leaders to provide expert HR advice that supports school improvement, workforce sustainability, and high standards of professional conduct. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and developing the Trust’s HR function to deliver a responsive, consistent service
• Lead on casework, ensuring timely, consistent and fair outcomes
• Lead on the design and delivery of briefings and training in respect of HR issues to a wide range of audiences.
• Provide advice and support to leaders and employees across the full range of HR issues including pay and conditions, local and national agreements, employment law and good practice
• Coach and provide professional challenge to leaders to develop their capability and confidence with their people management skills
• Analyse HR data to identify potential risks, areas for improvement and initiate appropriate action plans

You will bring:

• Substantial experience in employee relations and employment law, ideally within an academy trust or maintained school environment.
• A strong understanding of the education sector, including the regulatory requirements in education, safeguarding responsibilities, Keeping Children Safe in Education, and safer recruitment.
• Excellent communication, influencing and coaching skills
• Proven experience of developing and maintaining effective relationships with a range of stakeholders, including positive relationship with trade unions.
• Experience of working in a senior HR/People leadership role with academies and/or maintained schools is highly desirable

If you are a flexible, positive and proactive team-player with excellent communication, administrative and IT skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships with a wide range of colleagues, we would love to hear from you. It is important that you can work confidently and be committed to providing a quality HR service to all our stakeholders.

Safeguarding Cascade MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment. Our Safeguarding policy and Safer Recruitment policy can be found on Cascade’s website. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education advice, the Trust will carry out online searches for shortlisted candidates. Shortlisted candidates are required to complete a self-declaration criminal history form prior to interview and any disclosures will be discussed with candidates at the interview stage. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS prior to employment commencing.

Application Process To apply for this position, please visit www.cascademat.co.uk where you can find the recruitment pack and application form. Please note that in line with safeguarding and compliance regulations, applications submitted via CV will not be considered. All applicants must complete the application form. Your completed application form should be emailed to recruitment@cascademat.co.uk.