At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide expert HR consultancy to schools and academy trusts on a flexible, self-employed basis.
- Company: Join EPM, a leading education HR provider with a supportive network.
- Benefits: Flexible working hours, varied assignments, and the chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Ideal for experienced HR professionals passionate about education and consultancy.
- Why this job: Help educational organisations tackle complex people challenges and build trusted relationships.
- Qualifications: CIPD Level 5 or 7, significant HR experience, and strong employee relations expertise.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Location: Bristol, Oxfordshire and the Midlands (remote working)
Contract: Self-employed Associate (Sole Trader or Limited Company)
Engagement: Interim assignments and project-based consultancy
At EPM, our Associates play a vital role in supporting schools and academy trusts by delivering high-quality HR consultancy when and where it's needed most. We are looking to expand our network of experienced HR Consultants who are passionate about making a difference in the education sector. Working on a flexible, self-employed basis, you'll undertake a wide variety of interesting assignments, building trusted relationships with school and trust leaders while providing pragmatic, commercially focused HR advice.
About You
We're looking for experienced HR professionals who can confidently work independently and provide expert advice on complex employee relations matters. Ideally, you'll have:
- CIPD Level 5 or Level 7 qualification (or equivalent experience)
- Significant experience as a senior HR Practitioner, HR Business Partner or HR Consultant
- Experience of delivering high-level HR advice to senior leaders
- Strong employee relations expertise, including:
- Complex disciplinary, grievance and capability cases
- Workplace investigations
- Organisational change and restructures
- TUPE transfers
- Complex absence management
- Experience of leading or supporting complex trade union consultation and negotiations
- Excellent report writing and presentation skills
- The ability to quickly build credibility and trusted relationships with customers
Desirable
- Experience working within the education sector (desirable but not essential)
- Mediation and/or coaching qualifications
- Experience supporting academies, maintained schools or multi-academy trusts
- Experience delivering training or facilitating workshops
Why Join EPM?
As one of the UK's leading education HR providers, you'll become part of an experienced and supportive Associate network, undertaking varied and rewarding consultancy assignments with schools and academy trusts. Whether you're an established independent consultant or looking to move into consultancy, we'd love to hear from you if you're passionate about delivering outstanding HR support and helping educational organisations navigate complex people challenges. We're particularly interested in hearing from consultants based in or able to support customers across Bristol, Oxfordshire and the Midlands.
HR Associate Consultancy (Self Employed) employer: Education Personnel Management
Education Personnel Management (EPM) is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and friendly team environment in the heart of Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. With a commitment to employee growth through tailored learning and development programmes, EPM provides a unique opportunity for HR professionals to thrive in a market-leading organisation while contributing to innovative practices within the education sector. Join us to be part of a dynamic team that values your expertise and fosters career advancement.
Contact Details:
Education Personnel Management Recruitment Team
