Autonomous School HR Manager - Impact, Flexibility & Growth

Ernest Bevin Academy; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

Ernest Bevin Academy in London is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead a broad HR function across the school, delivering a high-quality HR service in partnership with senior leaders. You will own recruitment, payroll administration, safeguarding compliance, employee wellbeing, absence management and workforce planning, with autonomy supported by an Executive Business Manager and the central HR team.

Join a large, ambitious education group that values professional development and practical

Qualifications

• Substantial HR experience in a busy operational environment.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with managers and leaders.
• Thrives in a fast-paced setting where priorities can change quickly.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
• Attention to detail with a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach.
• Wants to continue developing their HR career within a supportive organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR operations across the school.
• Recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Payroll administration and safeguarding compliance.
• Employee wellbeing and absence management.
• Workforce planning and HR process improvement.

Skills

HR management

Recruitment

Payroll administration

Employment law

Employee wellbeing

Absence management

Workforce planning

Stakeholder management

Job description

Ernest Bevin Academy in London is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead a broad HR function across the school, delivering a high-quality HR service in partnership with senior leaders. You will own recruitment, payroll administration, safeguarding compliance, employee wellbeing, absence management and workforce planning, with autonomy supported by an Executive Business Manager and the central HR team.

Join a large, ambitious education group that values professional development and practical