Overview
As we scale up, you will lead on workforce planning, organisational design, and HR compliance to integrate new schools into the Trust’s culture. You will be a visible, influential leader directly impacting the Trust’s experience for all colleagues.
Responsibilities
- Lead workforce planning, organisational design and HR systems to support growth and efficiency.
- Provide expert leadership on HR compliance, employment law and employee relations matters.
- Lead and manage TUPE transfers and onboarding of new schools.
- Embed a positive, inclusive culture.
- Develop and oversee HR policies and procedures.
- Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO, Board and senior leaders.
- Lead internal and external communications including online presence and PR.
- Ensure safeguarding responsibilities are upheld.
- Represent the Trust with external stakeholders.
- Develop and implement a Trust‑wide People Strategy aligned to the Trust’s vision and growth plans.
- Support the vision and values of the Trust and demonstrate a collaborative team‑working approach.
- Maintain high professional standards of attendance, punctuality, appearance, conduct and courteous relations.
- Work within the Trust’s Equality Objectives to promote equity for all students and staff.
- Work within the Trust’s Health and Safety policy to ensure a safe working environment.
- Participate in training and learning activities and staff appraisal as required.
- Be proactive in seeking appropriate advice and guidance where required.
- Perform any other duties commensurate with the grading of the post as directed by the CEO.
Qualifications
- Senior HR leadership experience, with a proven ability to manage organisational growth, TUPE transfers or multi‑site recruitment.
- Strong knowledge of employment law, employee relations, policies and HR best practice.
- Evidence of relevant continued professional development.
- Experience of organisational growth, transformation or change.
- Experience of TUPE transfers, multi‑site or organisational expansion.
- Experience within a Multi‑Academy Trust or education setting (desirable).
- Experience of communications, PR or online presence development (desirable).
Skills and Attributes
- Strategic thinking with ability to translate vision into delivery.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills.
- Ability to lead and manage change in a fast‑paced environment.
- High level of professional integrity and discretion.
- Values‑led and committed to the Trust ethos.
- Collaborative, resilient and adaptable leadership style.
- Approachable leader who builds trust quickly.
- Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Benefits
- Competitive salary (actual salary £51,356‑£54,495).
- Holiday entitlement of 26 days, increasing to 31 after five years.
- Full‑time (36.25 hours per week).
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- Free on‑site parking, canteen facilities, staff room with free refreshments.
- Employee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health and Counselling services.
Location
Trust Hub at Altrincham College, Trafford. Travel to other schools within the Trust.
