Human Resources Manager

Ciwmjobs; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 54,000; 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 Scheme

Electric car scheme

Retail discounts and Blue Light Card

Job summary

Lighthouse Schools Partnership is seeking a Human Resources Manager to lead the HR function within the Central Team, based at Gordano School in Portishead, with travel to BANES, Bath & North East Somerset, and Bristol. The role reports to the Director of People and manages HR staff to deliver high-quality advisory and operational HR support.

The successful candidate will hold CIPD Level 7 or equivalent, bring extensive HR experience, and oversee employee relations, change management,

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 7 qualification or equivalent.
• Substantial senior-level HR experience.
• Experience managing complex employee relations matters.
• Experience in organisational change and TUPE processes.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and safeguarding requirements.
• Analytical, organisational, communication and report-writing skills.
• Access to personal transport.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operational delivery of the HR function as part of the People Team.
• Provide high-quality senior HR support across the Trust, ensuring service delivery and compliance.
• Lead on complex employee relations, absence management, recruitment and workforce planning.
• Manage HR systems and implement People policies and procedures.
• deputise for the Director of People and provide leadership cover as required.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Report writing

Advising senior leaders

Education

CIPD Level 7

Tools

HR systems

Job description

Human Resources Manager

Hours: Full-time - 37 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Salary: JM3 SCP 37 - 41 £49,817 - £54,143 per annum

Start Date: As soon as possible

The Role

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.

Please see the attached Job Pack and Job Description for further details of the role.

The successful candidate will have:

• 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.

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.

The Trust

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.

Closing Date: 21st October 2026 at 9am

Interview Date: 29th October 2026

Early applications are encouraged. The school reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should the school be able to identify an appropriate candidate.