Human Resources Director

TES FE News; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-academy trust is seeking a Human Resources Director to support the strategic development of their HR function. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering the People Strategy and ensuring compliance with employment law, all within a supportive team. This permanent, full-time role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact across the Trust's schools. The position includes generous benefits such as professional development opportunities and health support services.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Access to employee assistance programmes

Local government pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Free flu vaccinations

Free eye tests via Specsavers

Qualifications

• Experience at senior level or as HR Business Partner/Consultant, preferably in education.
• Breadth of HR experience and confidence in taking the lead.
• Experience in compliance with employment law.

Responsibilities

• Lead the HR function and team in providing comprehensive HR services.
• Manage casework, restructures, and employee relations.
• Develop and implement HR policies to ensure compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Project Management

Education

Degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

Job Overview

Post: Human Resources Director

Location: Minerva Learning Trust Central Office with travel between schools

Pay scale: NJC Grade 11, point 46: £55,994 to 51: £61,320 gross per annum (pay award pending)

Contract: Permanent, full time

Start date: September 2025 or earliest opportunity

Minerva Learning Trust is a growing multi-academy trust committed to providing an outstanding education for students from a wide variety of backgrounds across Sheffield and Derbyshire. Founded in 2014, Minerva Learning Trust has expanded to a thriving family of schools, including primary, secondary, sixth form, and a unique post-16 provision and employs just over 1000 staff. We have a strong track record of school improvement, successfully transforming schools from Ofsted ratings of RI and Inadequate to GOOD.

We are looking to recruit a new role of Human Resources Director to support the strategic and operational development of the HR function within the Trust. Reporting to the Chief People Officer for the Trust, the role will include strategic and operational leadership of our Central HR Team based in the Central Office at Sheffield Business Park in Tinsley, Sheffield.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and confident HR professional with drive and ability who can make a real and direct impact on the delivery of our People Strategy. You will be joining a supportive team of colleagues and will play a leading role in the development and continuous improvement of the service.

The successful candidate will have a breadth of experience of working at a senior level and/or experience as HR Business Partner or Consultant in Human Resources, preferably in education or the public sector.

We Are Looking For Someone Who

• Can contribute to the development and delivery of our People Strategy.
• Can lead the HR function and team in the provision of a comprehensive and professional HR service including management and delivery of casework, restructures, employee relations and support to leaders in people management.
• Can research, develop and update Trust HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with employment law, national and local terms and conditions and contribute to the delivery of our People Strategy.
• Can support the development and implementation of the Trust HR/Payroll system including automation of HR processes to improve efficiency.
• Can support the design and delivery of briefings and training for a range of audiences in respect of HR issues and provide coaching to leaders/managers to develop their people management skills.
• Can analyse our HR metrics and data to inform decision making, support the production of reports for Trust Board, Executive Team and other audiences across the Trust, identify risks and support action to address them.
• Can contribute to the development of the HR team through coaching, training, and supervision to build capacity, career opportunities and confidence.
  
  

In Return, The Successful Candidate Will

• Be a member of the Trust Central Team and join a strong and dynamic team of professionals across our organisation.
• Be supported in their continued professional development through internal and external opportunities.
• Have access to the Trust employee assistance programme which provides free counselling support, access to 24-hour GP assistance, free physiotherapy, nurse support, menopause support, men’s health support, gym and fitness and mindfulness services.
• Have access to free flu vaccinations and free eye tests via Specsavers.
• Be eligible to apply for our cycle to work scheme.
• Have access to the local government pension scheme and terms and conditions aligned to the National Joint Council for Local Government Services.
  
  

Candidates can find out more about the Trust and our schools via the Trust website www.minervalearningtrust.co.uk. If you would like an informal discussion about the role with Nicola Gregory, Chief People Officer. Arrangements for this can be made by contacting Sara Bailey via e-mail: [e-mail].

The closing date is at 9am on Friday 18 July 2025 and interviews will take place on Thursday 24 July 2025.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment, further information can be found in our child protection and safeguarding policy on our statutory information page on our website Statutory Information - Minerva Learning Trust. The successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In line with KCSIE, the trust/school will be carrying out online searches on shortlisted candidates as part of their due diligence.

The application form and information pack is available on the Trust website www.minervalearningtrust.co.uk Please ensure that you do not fill in a Sheffield City Council application form in respect of this vacancy, ONLY MINERVA LEARNING TRUST APPLICATION FORMS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Please provide telephone numbers and email addresses for yourself and referees.