HR Business Partner

United Learning; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to provide strategic HR services to independent schools across the UK. The role is home-based with required travel to various locations. The ideal candidate should be MCIPD qualified with significant experience in generalist HR and a strong understanding of employment law, particularly within the education sector. Competitive benefits and flexible working options are available.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Contributory pension scheme

26 days holiday

Occupational sick pay

Group Life Insurance Scheme

Health cash plan

Professional development options

Supportive team environment

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in generalist HR and Business Partner roles.
• Deep understanding of employment law and HR best practices.
• Experience in the education sector is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic HR service to 14 independent schools.
• Support the continual improvement of transactional HR.
• Work closely with line managers to provide business solutions.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to influence at a senior level

Experience of workforce planning

Change management

Strong relationship-building skills

Education

MCIPD qualified

Job description

About the Job

We have an exciting new opportunity for an experienced HR Business Partner to join our high performing HR team. We are looking for an outstanding individual to provide a timely, professional and strategic HR service to 14 independent schools. The role also includes membership of the Independent Schools Team, contributing to the development and implementation of the wider HR agenda through leading specific projects and strategies for our independent schools.

This is a home-based role which will include regular travel during term time to schools and occasionally other locations which may involve overnight stays. We have independent schools in Kent, Wiltshire, Hull and Lancashire, but the majority are based in and around Surrey. You will sometimes be required to attend meetings at our offices in Peterborough and London. A high degree of flexibility and resilience is required, and a willingness to sometimes work or travel outside the normal working day. Travel expenses are payable from home.

About you

You must have excellent communication skills, the ability to influence at a senior level and the drive to work autonomously. The ability to build relationships and credibility with senior stakeholders and work at pace to provide pragmatic business solutions is key. You will work closely with HR colleagues and line managers in schools. You will also support the continual improvement of transactional HR through process improvements, training and sharing good practice. You will have experience of workforce planning and change management and will be able to work effectively as part of the team around the school.

The ideal candidate will be MCIPD qualified, with an excellent track record in generalist HR and Business Partner roles in addition to a deep understanding of employment law and HR best practice. Experience of the education sector is essential.

Rewards and Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• 26 days holiday
• Occupational sick pay, protecting you and your family.
• Competitive maternity, paternity, and adoption benefits.
• Group Life Insurance Scheme
• Westfield Health cash plan and extensive range of employee benefits for eligible staff
• Continuous Professional Development options that will be tailored to your needs.
• A supportive team across the country.
• We are open to requests for flexible working; and we encourage open and regular conversations about work-life balance.

Further information

If you are interested in applying for this vacancy, please apply by 5pm on the 22nd October 2025.

First Interviews will be via Microsoft teams on 31st October and second interviews will be in London, in person on the 5th November.

For a confidential discussion about this role or the process, please contact: [e-mail]

Location: United Kingdom (Hybrid)