Education HR Consultant - Client-Facing & Pragmatic

Browne Jacobson LLP; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Pension contributions

An employee assistance programme

Wellbeing initiatives

Enhanced parental leave

Job summary

Browne Jacobson LLP seeks an HR Consultant to provide pragmatic HR advice to schools and academies across the education sector. You will support client organisations in line with policies, procedures, and employment law, reporting to the Senior HR Consultant.

You will manage complex casework, deliver training, and help develop new precedent documentation. A CIPD qualification and strong stakeholder skills are essential for success in a flexible, hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering pragmatic HR advice to complex client organisations.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Ability to build trusted adviser relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide solution-focused HR advisory services to schools and academies.
• Lead on HR projects including investigations and policy documentation.
• Deliver training to clients and develop precedent documentation in response to law changes.
• Engage with clients to renew services and identify new business opportunities.
• Communicate effectively as a trusted adviser to internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

HR advisory

Employee relations

Stakeholder management

Training delivery

Education

CIPD Associate or equivalent

Job description

Browne Jacobson LLP seeks an HR Consultant to provide pragmatic HR advice to schools and academies across the education sector. You will support client organisations in line with policies, procedures, and employment law, reporting to the Senior HR Consultant.

You will manage complex casework, deliver training, and help develop new precedent documentation. A CIPD qualification and strong stakeholder skills are essential for success in a flexible, hybrid environment.