Senior HR Consultant (Education) - Flexible Location

We are looking to recruit a Senior HR Consultant to join our growing HR Consultancy team, with a particular focus on supporting clients in the education sector. This is a key role offering the opportunity to work closely with schools, academies and education organisations, providing high‑quality, pragmatic HR support in a collaborative and values‑driven team. You will use your expertise to help education leaders navigate complex workforce and employee relations challenges, delivering practical, solutions‑focused advice that enables positive outcomes for staff and students alike. We are passionate about developing our people and offer the flexibility needed to thrive in the role.

You will partner with a diverse education client base, building strong relationships and acting as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders. This role is suited to an experienced HR professional, whether from an in‑house education setting, advisory, or consultancy background, who understands the unique demands of the sector and is confident in a client‑facing role. This is a great opportunity to join a firm with an outstanding national reputation while making a meaningful impact in education. This role can be based in any of our offices; Bath, Birmingham, Cambridge, London, Manchester and Leeds. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements are available, and we are committed to supporting different working patterns.

• Make a real client impact, supporting complex HR and employee relations challenges
• Lead outcomes with practical, risk‑aware, commercially aligned solutions
• Collaborate with legal and HR specialists to deliver integrated advice
• Help shape and grow an evolving consultancy offering
• Join an ambitious, friendly, values‑led firm with a strong culture
• Access excellent benefits, with a focus on wellbeing and development
• Enjoy flexible, hybrid working with a strong commitment to work‑life balance

• Delivering pragmatic HR advice to clients on a broad range of employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, capability and organisational change
• Designing and delivering training and workshops for managers and leadership teams
• Leading and managing complex casework, including investigations, hearings and formal procedures
• Monitoring and reporting on activities and providing relevant management information, including time recording appropriately
• Building and maintaining effective client relationships, acting as a trusted and credible advisor
• Producing clear, practical and legally aligned HR documentation and guidance
• Collaborating closely with colleagues across the Employment and HR teams to deliver a seamless, high‑quality service
• Supporting business development activity with the firm's clients, with a particular focus on our Education clients such as academies and schools
• Contributing to the development of the Firm’s range of human resource services, and assisting the employment law team to expand their services, e.g., providing bespoke HR services to clients under retainer arrangement
• Using your technical knowledge and professional skills with support from senior colleagues

• Strong experience providing HR advice across a broad range of employee relations and generalist HR matters in either a consultancy, advisory or professional services environment, or working in an in‑house HR role supporting complex stakeholder groups
• Extensive knowledge of employment relations, particularly casework relating to disciplinary, grievance, capability, absence management and restructuring
• Experience managing a varied workload and prioritising effectively in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex issues into clear, practical advice

• Experience working within or alongside the education sector (e.g., schools, academies, public regulated organisations)
• Experience contributing to business development or service growth activities

Stone King is an ambitious, friendly and purpose‑driven firm, nationally recognised for its work across the charity and social enterprise sector. You’ll join a supportive and inclusive culture where learning, wellbeing and progression are prioritised. As signatories of the Mindful Business Charter, we are committed to flexible working and creating an environment where our people can thrive. If you’re an experienced HR professional looking to further develop your career within a consultancy environment, or seeking a role where you can combine strategic impact with hands‑on advisory work, we would welcome your application. Apply now to take the next step in delivering meaningful, client‑focused HR consultancy.