HR Business Partner - SEND

Slough Borough Council; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days’ annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Wellbeing initiatives

Tax-free childcare

Season ticket loan

Job summary

Slough Borough Council is seeking an HR Delivery Partner to support the Children’s Services directorate, with a focus on the SEND team. You’ll work with senior leaders to translate priorities into practical HR actions that improve outcomes for children, young people and families.

You’ll lead workforce planning and employee relations, coach leaders, and help develop new ways of working that respond to evolving service needs within SEND and the broader directorate.

Responsibilities

• Support the Children’s Services directorate with the SEND team.
• Provide practical, people-focused HR advice to senior leaders and managers.
• Lead workforce planning and employee relations across Children’s Services.
• Coach leaders, build management capability and develop effective ways of working in SEND.

Job description

• Pay Level: 7, £43,253 - £48,795 (Fully inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance)
• Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (12 months)
• Working Hours: 37 hours per week
• Location: Observatory House/ Slough Hybrid (minimum 2 days per week in the office)
• DBS requirement: Basic

The closing date for applications is midnight on 11th October 2026

Interviews will be held week commencing 19th October 2026

What You’ll Be Doing

As an HR Delivery Partner, you’ll support the Children’s Services directorate, with a particular focus on the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) team. You’ll partner with senior leaders and managers to understand their priorities and provide practical, people-focused advice that supports the delivery of high-quality services for children, young people and families.

You’ll help turn workforce priorities into action across Children’s Services, providing support on organisational change, workforce planning and complex employee relations matters. Working closely with the SEND team, you’ll coach leaders, build management capability and help develop effective ways of working that respond to evolving service needs.

Reporting to the Senior HR Business Partner, you’ll lead and contribute to initiatives that improve organisational effectiveness, employee wellbeing and service delivery. By building trusted relationships across the directorate, and especially within SEND, you’ll help ensure colleagues have the support, skills and confidence they need to thrive.

If you’re passionate about enabling positive change, developing others and using your HR expertise to make a lasting difference for Children’s Services and the SEND team, this is an opportunity to do just that.

Our Council

Our vision is to make a difference to our communities and environment. Every employee contributes to services for local people, directly or by supporting colleagues. We celebrate diversity and want residents to enjoy fulfilling, prosperous and healthy lives.

What We Offer

We offer a supportive place to grow your career, where your input is valued and heard. You will join a friendly, collaborative environment where ambition and innovation are encouraged.

We support flexible and hybrid working to help colleagues achieve a positive work-life balance. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, recruit on merit and value a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Annual increments, where applicable, are usually payable on 1 April, subject to six months’ service and satisfactory performance, until the maximum spinal column point is reached.

Alongside a Competitive Salary, We Provide

• 26 days’ annual leave, rising to 30 days after 2 years and 33 days after 5 years’ service.
• The Local Government Pension Scheme
• Wellbeing initiatives and employee networks that help us celebrate and promote equality.
• Tax-free childcare and childcare services
• Season ticket loan to help with rail or bus travel to and from work.

Accessibility And Support

Slough Borough Council is an inclusive employer. If you need support during the application process or reasonable adjustments for interview, please contact our Recruitment Team: [e-mail].

Information shared will be treated confidentially and used only to provide appropriate support throughout recruitment and beyond.

Our staff networks represent diverse colleague groups and help make the Council a place where people feel included and can thrive.

Right To Work And Checks

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. If you require sponsorship, please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.

We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. Appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

The Council reserves the right to close adverts early should we receive a number of suitable applications.