Human Resources Business Partner

Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust seeks a proactive HR Business Partner to support schools in Surrey. This role entails providing overarching HR support, managing employee relations, and collaborating closely with school leaders to foster a positive culture. Ideal candidates will have substantial HRBP experience, strong stakeholder management capabilities, and the ability to multitask under pressure. The environment is inclusive and supportive, offering growth opportunities and comprehensive employee wellbeing programs.

Benefits

Pension Scheme with LGPS

Salary Sacrifice Schemes

Employee Wellbeing programs

Pathways for progression

Qualifications

• Solid HRBP experience required.
• Strong stakeholder management skills necessary.
• Excellent written communication abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive generalist HR support across the employee lifecycle.
• Advise on complex HR cases with risk-aware solutions.
• Lead employee relations and support managers across the organization.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

CIPD Level 5 or Chartered MCIPD

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

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Recruitment Business Partner at Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust

HR Business Partner

Location: Based in our Surrey region (Kingston, Leatherhead and Sutton), with occasional travel to other schools and our head office in Sutton.

Working Pattern: 36 hours per week, term time (39 weeks) + 3 weeks (42 weeks per year)

Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust (OHC&AT) is a family of specialist education providers for over 1500 pupils and students from nursery to further education across 14 academies and 9 college centres in London, Surrey, Sussex and Berkshire. At OHC&AT, special happens through the passion of our staff, the progress of our students, and the shared commitment to creating the best possible outcomes for every learner. It’s a rewarding, inspiring place to work - where your dedication can truly make a difference.

OHC&AT are looking for an experienced and proactive HR Business Partner to join our team and support a client group of regional schools and a college centre. In this pivotal role, you’ll provide comprehensive generalist HR support across the full employee lifecycle, with a particular focus on employee relations and recruitment. You’ll work closely with school leaders to coach and train managers, build strong partnerships and help shape a positive, high-performing culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise on complex HR cases with clear, risk-aware solutions

• Lead employee relations and support managers across the organisation

• Provide up-to-date HR guidance and assist with formal hearings

• Analyse HR data to drive performance improvements

• Manage complex HR issues, update policies, and lead key projects

Key Requirements:

• Solid HRBP experience, ideally with CIPD Level 5 or Chartered MCIPD

• Strong stakeholder management with the ability to influence and build relationships

• Resilient, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities under pressure

• Analytical, detail-focused, and a confident problem solver

• Excellent written communication and proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook

If you’re passionate about making a real impact and ready to bring your HR expertise to a values-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you.

• Pathways for progression within the trust, ensuring you can grow and thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment.

• Pension Scheme - you will be enrolled in either the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) offering life cover and financial protection for your family.

• Salary Sacrifice Schemes (Cycle Scheme, Home Electronics Scheme)

• Employee Wellbeing - We support employee wellbeing with access to counselling, mental health support, generous leave, flexible working, and enhanced parental leave including Employee Assistance Programme, MyGym Discounts, Corporate Eyecare Scheme

• Other (Season Ticket Loan and Employee Referral Scheme)

If you wish to discuss this opportunity before or after submitting an application form, please get in touch with Athena Davies directly on [e-mail]

Interviews will take place on: Tuesday 24th June 2025

Safeguarding Statement

Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointments made will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace for all.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education, Human Resources, and Other

• Industries

  Education and Primary and Secondary Education

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