HR Business Partner

New Bridge Multi Academy Trust; Failsworth; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An inclusive multi-academy trust is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to provide expert HR advice across the employee lifecycle. The role requires substantial operational HR experience, including advising and coaching senior staff, as well as managing the HR Advisory team. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, knowledge of UK employment law, and a commitment to safeguarding. Flexible working arrangements and generous benefits are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

High quality CPD

Health Cash Plan

Perk Box access

TOIL Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in operational HR including casework.
• Ability to coach managers on HR matters.
• Proven record of supervising HR staff.
• Familiarity with UK employment law and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert HR advice to senior leaders.
• Manage the HR Advisory team.
• Support the delivery of people-related projects.
• Engage with line managers on HR issues.

Skills

Operational HR experience

Advising and coaching line managers

Supervising HR staff

Working with trade unions

Knowledge of UK employment law

Strong written and verbal communication

Discretion and professionalism

Job description

About the Trust

New Bridge Multi-Academy Trust is a vibrant, aspirational and inclusive multi-academy trust of eight special schools and two specialist post-16 provisions across Oldham, Tameside and Rochdale. As part of the wider New Bridge Group there are also two post-19 provisions. Our settings support a wide spectrum of needs from age 4-19 and beyond. The Trust is proud to be national leaders in Special Education and has a culture of creating outstanding opportunities for all. We are at an exciting point in our development, and this role will play a key role supporting our schools and leaders to deliver high quality education through excellent people management.

Role Overview

We are now looking to appoint an experienced, dynamic and values-driven HR Business Partner to work closely with senior leaders, Headteachers and line managers to provide expert, pragmatic HR advice across the full employee lifecycle. The post holder will line manage the HR Advisory team and support delivery of people-related projects as assigned by the Head of HR, and will support our mission to deliver high-quality education and improve outcomes for all young people across our schools.

Responsibilities and Deliverables

• Substantial operational HR experience, including casework (ER, disciplinary, grievance)
• Experience of advising and coaching line managers and senior staff on all HR related matters
• Experience supervising or line managing HR staff or equivalent
• Experience of working with trade unions/professional associations
• Excellent working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, to exchange information with a range of audiences, particularly where information can be complicated or of a sensitive nature
• Making a real difference in a complex and rewarding education environment
• High level of discretion, professionalism and sensitivity handling confidential issues

Benefits

• Opportunity to make a real impact across a growing trust
• Flexible working arrangements, including options for hybrid working
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• High quality continuing professional development (CPD) through our dedicated Everyone Learning Team
• Hospital Saturday Fund Health Cash Plan, with discount platform and access to Perk Box
• Trust TOIL Scheme for all staff

Safeguarding and Disclosure

New Bridge MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must have a commitment to safeguarding young people. This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and references will be sought prior to interview. For all shortlisted candidates, an online search will also be carried out as part of our due diligence in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.