People Partner

Clifton College Education Group are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive People Partner to join our People Team and play a key role in supporting leaders, managers and colleagues across our vibrant educational community. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where you will have the chance to make a meaningful impact, influence positive change and help deliver an exceptional employee experience. Previous experience in the Education sector is not essential. Whether you are an existing HR Business Partner looking for your next challenge or an experienced HR Advisor ready to take the next step into a business partnering role, we would love to hear from you.

About The Role

Reporting to the Head of People, you will work closely with leaders and managers across the Clifton College Education Group, providing expert guidance and practical support on a broad range of people matters. You will be a credible and approachable HR professional who enjoys building relationships, solving problems and helping others succeed. You will act as a trusted adviser, supporting the delivery of our People service through:

• Business partnering and stakeholder engagement
• Employee relations and case management
• Recruitment and workforce planning
• Organisational development and change initiatives
• Leadership and management development
• Employee engagement and wellbeing activities
• Policy development and continuous improvement projects

This is a varied and rewarding role that combines operational HR expertise with strategic people partnering. You will have the opportunity to influence decision-making, support team development and contribute to the fostering of an inclusive and positive working culture. It is an exciting time to join the organisation, with a new Executive Head joining in September 2026, marking a pivotal moment in the Group’s history as we continue to raise standards across all areas of our work.

Closing date 24 June 2026

Clifton College is committed to creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that better reflects our community. Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage / civil partnerships. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups.

Please note, we require candidates to be at least 18 years of age for all roles. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are required to share this commitment. Safeguarding is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the College. We make sure that all our staff are trained and supervised to a high standard so they can provide safe, effective practice.

All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes the disclosure of criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks. Due to the nature of the role, you will need to complete an enhanced criminal record disclosure (DBS check) and undergo our pre‑employment screening. As a regulated sector we are required to ask for references prior to interview, by applying for this role you are consenting for us to contact your referees. Please note that this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 therefore you will be asked to disclose all previous convictions not exempt under amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.