At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide expert HR support and guidance to academies, managing employee relations and driving a positive culture.
- Company: Join a supportive and forward-thinking multi-academy trust dedicated to making a difference.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, career progression, and a friendly environment with great perks.
- Other info: Opportunity for personal growth in a dynamic, values-driven organisation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on young people's lives while developing your HR skills.
- Qualifications: CIPD qualified with strong HR experience and excellent communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 42839 - 47181 £ per year.
As HR Manager, you will provide proactive, high-quality HR support to academies across the Trust, partnering closely with leaders on all people matters.
You'll lead on employee relations, support organisational development, and help drive a positive, compliant and high-performing culture.
Are you an experienced HR professional looking to make a meaningful impact in a values-driven organisation?
Client Details
Location: Central Head Office (NG23 5JR) - minimum 1 day per week onsite (free parking available) with travel across academies and home working
- Description
- Provide expert HR advice and guidance to senior leaders across the Trust on all people matters
- Lead and manage a wide range of employee relations casework, including disciplinary, grievance, capability and absence cases
- Build strong, trusted relationships with academies, acting as a key HR partner
- Support recruitment, induction, probation and performance management processes
- Ensure effective implementation of HR policies and compliance with employment legislation
- Conduct investigations, hearings and present cases where required
- Lead on absence management and provide insightful reporting to support decision‑making
- Contribute to the development and delivery of HR strategy and initiatives
- Support organisational development, training and continuous improvement across the Trust
- Line manage and support HR administration colleagues
- Profile
- CIPD qualified (or equivalent experience)
- Strong generalist HR background with proven experience managing complex employee relations cases
- Up‑to‑date knowledge of employment law and HR best practice
- Experience advising and influencing senior stakeholders
- Strong communication, organisational and problem‑solving skills
- Ability to work independently across multiple sites and manage a varied workload
- A proactive, collaborative approach with a commitment to continuous improvement
- A valid driving licence and willingness to travel between Trust sites
Why join C. I. T and the HR Team?
Be part of a supportive, collaborative and forward‑thinking Trust.
Play a key role in delivering HR support that positively impacts schools and communities.
Work within a culture that values inclusion, teamwork and professional growth.
Opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development of a growing multi‑academy trust.
Job Offer
Benefits
- Outstanding induction programme
- Friendly, supportive and enthusiastic working environment
- Career progression and development opportunities, including a personalised CPD programme
- The opportunity to make a real difference to young people's lives
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Bike2Work Scheme
- Flexible working model with a mix of home, school and head office working
- Mileage reimbursed at HMRC rates
- Application Process
Applications are via CV.
If you experience any issues with the application process or require further information, please contact Naima Hussain.
Once submitted, you will receive an automatic acknowledgement.
If you do not receive this, please check your spam folder or get in touch.
Safeguarding Statement
T is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
This role is subject to references and an enhanced DBS check.
- Desired Skills and Experience
- Employee Relations
- Employment Law
- Stakeholder Management
- Organisational Development
- Change Management
- HR Generalist
- Education Sector
- Multi‑site Experience
- CIPD
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