People Partner (Job Share)

People Partner (Job Share)

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Employer: Girls\’ Day School Trust (GDST)
Location: 10 Bressenden Place, London, SW1E 5DH, typically 1‑2 days office based per week
Contract Type: Permanent, Part Time 3 days per week
Salary: £55,000‑£60,000 pro‑rated
Start Date: As Soon As Possible
Closing date: Tuesday 6 January, 10am

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide confident, practical advice on people matters
• Support employee wellbeing, development and engagement
• Champion inclusive, positive and collaborative workplace culture
• Help our schools stay ahead in a changing education landscape

What skills and experience you’ll bring to the role

You’re CIPD‑qualified (or equivalent) with solid HRBP experience. You enjoy variety, can balance strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery, and are comfortable building trust with leaders and staff alike. Education sector experience is a must and your ability to partner, communicate effectively, influence and find solutions.

About GDST

The Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST) is the UK’s leading group of 24 independent girls’ schools and two academies across England and Wales. We educate around 19,000 students and employ 4,000 staff, all united for a shared purpose: to help girls learn without limits, so they can go on to lead lives without limits and make the world a better place for us all.

The Organisation’s Values Serve As Guiding Principles

• We put girls first
• We think and act fearlessly
• We embrace a forward‑thinking mindset that shapes the educational offer for girls
• We are a family of schools
• We provide careers that are fulfilling and purposeful for our staff

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Generous pension schemes
• Free life assurance benefit
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment

Safeguarding Statement

The Girls’ Day School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection checks appropriate to the post, including online searches and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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