The Opportunity
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing education organisation at a pivotal point in its journey. With significant expansion plans, multiple school integrations, large-scale people projects and a growing workforce, you'll play a key role in shaping the future of the HR function and wider organisation. The role has been created as a genuine deputy to the Head of HR, offering the opportunity to influence strategy whilst maintaining hands-on involvement in complex operational and transformation activity.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the day-to-day operational delivery of HR services across a multi-site organisation.
• Act as a trusted adviser on complex employee relations, employee engagement and organisational change matters.
• Support significant growth activity including TUPE transfers, school integrations and workforce transformation projects.
• Oversee payroll, pensions, compliance and people operations.
• Drive continuous improvement across HR systems, processes and reporting.
• Develop meaningful people analytics and workforce insights to support decision making.
• Build strong relationships with senior leaders, Headteachers and key stakeholders across the organisation.
• Act as deputy to the Head of HR and provide leadership across the wider HR team
Ideal candidate
We're looking for an experienced HR leader who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment. You will bring:
• Strong operational and strategic HR experience.
• Significant employee relations expertise within a unionised environment.
• Experience leading change, consultation and organisational transformation activity.
• The confidence to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.
• Education sector experience would be highly desirable, although we would also welcome applications from individuals with relevant experience gained within complex public sector environments.
Summary
This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior HR professional looking to make a genuine impact. You'll join an ambitious, values-led organisation during a period of significant growth, gain exposure to high-profile transformation projects and have the chance to help shape the future structure of the HR function. This role also offers a competitive salary & benefits scheme including a genorous pension scheme and holidays. Please get in touch or apply asap as this role is excepted to move at pace.
HR Manager in Brampton employer: Nigel Wright Group Careers
As a leading engineering business in the North East, our client offers an exceptional work environment that fosters innovation and technical excellence. Employees benefit from a collaborative culture that encourages professional growth and development, with clear pathways to advance into leadership roles. The company's commitment to bespoke product development in safety-critical environments ensures that every team member plays a vital role in solving complex challenges, making this an exciting and rewarding place to work.
Contact Details:
Nigel Wright Group Careers Recruitment Team
