Human Resources Manager

Community Academies Trust; Fazeley; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CIPD Level 5 accreditation

Public sector pension

36 days annual leave

CPD and Growing Great People

Family friendly policies

Free parking on all sites

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Community Academies Trust is seeking a Human Resources Manager to join our central HR team in Tamworth. You will provide expert HR advice to senior leaders across our schools, lead on employee relations, casework and organisational change, and drive recruitment and workforce planning.

Based at Dimbleby House with hybrid working across central office, home and school visits, the role offers professional development, a generous pension, 36 days leave and support to achieve CIPD Level 5.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 or willingness to work towards it.
• Proven HR advisory experience, ideally in a regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and best practice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive, solution-focused mindset with a passion for people.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert HR advice to senior leaders across our schools.
• Lead on employee relations, casework, and organisational change.
• Drive recruitment campaigns and workforce planning.
• Support strategic initiatives in wellbeing, EDI, pay & grading, and talent development.
• Ensure compliance with safer recruitment and SCR standards.
• Deliver impactful training and contribute to policy development.

Skills

HR advisory

Employment law knowledge

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Proactive mindset

Education

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent

Job description

Join Our Team as a Human Resources Manager

Location: Dimbleby House, Tamworth | Salary: £37,563 - £40,444 (Scale J, Points 25-28)
Working Pattern: Whole year, Hybrid (Central Office, Home, and School Visits)
Contract Type: Full-time | Disclosure Level: Enhanced DBS

Are you a dynamic HR professional ready to make a real impact in education?
Community Academies Trust is seeking a Human Resources Manager to join our forward-thinking central HR team. Based at our head office in Tamworth, this is a fantastic opportunity to work across a diverse and growing multi academy trust, supporting schools and leaders to deliver outstanding outcomes for pupils.

About the role

• Provide expert HR advice to senior leaders across our schools.
• Lead on employee relations, casework, and organisational change.
• Drive recruitment campaigns and workforce planning.
• Support strategic initiatives in wellbeing, EDI, pay & grading, and talent development.
• Ensure compliance with safer recruitment and Single Central Record (SCR) standards.
• Deliver impactful training and contribute to policy development.

Who we’re looking for

• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience —or a willingness to work towards it(we’ll support you!)
• Proven HR advisory experience, ideally in a regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and best practice.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive, solution focused mindset with a passion for people.

Why join us?

• Champions professional growth and wellbeing.
• Values innovation, inclusion, and integrity.
• Offers flexible working and a supportive team culture.

Benefits for our people

• Support to gain CIPD Level 5 accreditation
• Generous public sector pension schemes for everyone
• Generous annual leave allocation starting at 36 days (including bank holidays)
• Supporting professional development through CPD, Apprenticeships and ‘Growing Great People’
• Family friendly policies and time off for dependants
• Access to savings in childcare costs
• Eye tests & glasses discount
• Free parking on all sites
• A free, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - confidential and compassionate support when you need it

Please note Community Academies Trust is not able to provide Visa sponsorship.