At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the HR team and provide expert advice to senior leaders in a dynamic school environment.
- Company: Join a reputable education provider committed to strong HR support.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, competitive day rate, and opportunity for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with opportunities to influence and lead change.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on HR practices and support educational excellence.
- Qualifications: CIPD Level 5 required; education experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Start: 1st September / ASAP
Duration: Initially 12 weeks.
Working pattern: Full-time, 36 hours per week
Location: Surrey
Working arrangement: Hybrid – 3 days on-site / 2 days working from home
Rate: Day Rate
We are delighted to have partnered with an education provider to recruit for an Interim HR Manager. As their Interim HRM, you will take responsibility for leading the HR Business Services Team and ensuring there is strong and consistent HR support. They require someone to operate both strategically and hands-on, coming in and quickly taking ownership of the HR function.
Key areas of responsibility will include:
- Leading, supporting and developing the HR team, including 3 HR Officers and an HR Coordinator with an L&D focus
- Providing expert HR advice and guidance to senior leaders and managers
- Managing complex employee relations matters, including attendance, conduct, capability and performance
- Reviewing and developing HR policies, procedures and processes, ensuring compliance with employment legislation and best practice
- Supporting organisational change and wider people-related projects
- Using HR data and insight to support decision-making
- Ensuring robust end-to-end people processes are embedded across the Trust
- Building strong relationships across the schools and central team and developing a collaborative, customer-focused HR service
Experience Required:
For this interim appointment, a CIPD Level 5 is essential and education experience is strongly desired. Candidates from a Public Sector background will be considered. You will need strong generalist HR knowledge across employee relations, recruitment, performance management, reward and organisational change, together with the credibility to influence senior stakeholders and confidently lead a small team.
Process: Interviews will be held w/c 24th August. If you are interested in exploring this position further, please reach out to Abbey Miller from Panoramic Associates and click apply!
Interim School HR Manager in Surrey employer: Panoramic Associates
Panoramic Associates is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment in a vibrant London special school. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to lead innovative pastoral strategies while working alongside dedicated professionals in a multi-disciplinary team. The role not only allows for meaningful contributions to student wellbeing but also provides a pathway for professional development in a dynamic educational setting.
