Human Resources Manager

LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP; Portishead; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension scheme

CPD and career development

Apprenticeships and training pathways

Employee Assistance Programme

Healthcare Cash Plan

Cycle to Work

Electric car scheme

Retail discounts

Blue Light Card

Job summary

The Human Resources Manager will report to the Director of People and form an integral part of the Central Team, leading the day‑to‑day operational delivery of the HR function as part of the wider People Team. They will have line management responsibility for HR Assistants and provide high‑quality senior operational HR support across the Trust.

Based at Gordano School, Portishead, with regular visits to North Somerset, BANES, and Bristol, the postholder will lead complex ER matters, change

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 7 qualification or equivalent professional HR qualification.
• Substantial senior HR experience (HR Manager/HR Business Partner/Senior HR Advisor).
• Proven experience in complex employee relations and TUPE processes.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and safeguarding requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operational delivery of the HR function within the Central Team.
• Provide high‑quality senior operational HR support across the Trust.
• Lead complex employee relations, organisational change and TUPE processes.
• Oversee absence, recruitment, workforce planning and HR policy implementation.

Skills

CIPD Level 7

Senior HR experience

Employee relations

Organisational change

Employment law

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication

Advising senior leaders

Access to transport

Education

CIPD Level 7 qualification or equivalent

Job description

The Human Resources Manager will report to the Director of People and form an integral part of the Central Team, leading the day‑to‑day operational delivery of the HR function as part of the wider People Team. The role has formal line management responsibility for the HR Assistants within the People Team. The postholder will provide high‑quality senior operational HR support across the Trust, ensuring effective service delivery, consistent standards, quality assurance, compliance and operational performance. They will lead on complex employee relations matters, organisational change and TUPE processes, absence management, recruitment and workforce planning, HR systems, and the implementation of People policies and procedures. The role is based at the Central Team office at Gordano School in Portishead, with regular visits to schools across North Somerset, Bath and North East Somerset (BANES), and Bristol. The postholder will also deputise for the Director of People as required and provide leadership cover for the Organisational Development Manager.

• CIPD Level 7 qualification, or an equivalent professional qualification.
• Substantial senior‑level HR experience, ideally as an HR Manager, HR Business Partner or Senior HR Advisor.
• Extensive experience of managing complex employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, attendance and safeguarding‑related cases.
• Proven experience of organisational change, consultation, restructuring and, ideally, TUPE processes.
• Strong working knowledge of employment law, HR best practice, safeguarding requirements, safer recruitment and compliance frameworks.
• Strong analytical, organisational, communication and report‑writing skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and build effective stakeholder relationships.
• Confidence in advising and influencing senior leaders, providing balanced, pragmatic and legally compliant HR advice.
• Access to personal transport. Lighthouse Schools Partnership is a Multi‑Academy Trust of 33 schools across the age range from Nursery to Sixth Form, with more than 2,000 employees. The Trust includes both community and Church of England schools and is committed to helping students and pupils to flourish. In return, we can offer:
• Excellent pension scheme.
• Outstanding CPD and career development opportunities.
• Apprenticeships and training pathways.
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support.
• Healthcare Cash Plan.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Electric car scheme.
• Retail discounts and Blue Light Card eligibility.