HR Manager

Tradewind Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced School HR Manager to oversee HR functions across two established schools in the United Kingdom. The role includes providing expert guidance on employee relations and compliance, managing recruitment and performance, and advising senior leaders on HR strategy. The ideal candidate will hold a CIPD Level 5 qualification and have proven HR experience, preferably in the education sector. Competitive salary based on experience offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Support throughout the recruitment process

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HR Manager or Senior HR Advisor, ideally within schools or a public-sector environment.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and education HR processes.
• Confident communicator able to advise senior leaders professionally.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full HR function across one or both school sites.
• Lead on recruitment and safer recruitment, onboarding, and compliance.
• Ensure compliance with UK employment law, safeguarding, and education regulations.

Skills

HR management

Compliance with UK employment law

Employee relations

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

CIPD Level 5 or above

Job description

School HR Manager

A couple of schools in the local area are seeking an experienced and knowledgeable School HR Manager to lead and manage their HR functions. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified HR professional with strong education-sector experience to play a key role in supporting staff and senior leadership teams.

The Role

• Oversee the full HR function across one or both school sites
• Provide expert guidance on employee relations, policies, and procedures
• Lead on recruitment and safer recruitment, onboarding, and compliance
• Manage absence, performance management, disciplinaries, and grievances
• Ensure compliance with UK employment law, safeguarding, and education regulations
• Advise senior leaders and governors on HR strategy and workforce planning
• Maintain accurate HR records and liaise with payroll providers as required

The Ideal Candidate

• Recognised HR qualification (CIPD Level 5 or above - essential)
• Proven experience as an HR Manager or Senior HR Advisor, ideally within schools or a public-sector environment
• Strong knowledge of employment law and education HR processes
• Confident communicator able to advise senior leaders professionally
• Highly organised with the ability to manage priorities across multiple settings

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work across two established schools
• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• Support throughout the recruitment process via Tradewind Recruitment

To apply or find out more, please contact Tradewind Recruitment today.