Human Resources Manager

Astrea Academy Trust; West of England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension

CPD opportunities

Career development

Apprenticeships

Wellbeing support

Healthcare plan

Cycle to Work

Electric car scheme

Retail discounts

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Lighthouse Schools Partnership is seeking a Human Resources Manager to lead the day-to-day HR operations within the Central Team, reporting to the Director of People. The role includes line managing HR Assistants and ensuring high-quality service delivery across North Somerset, BANES, and Bristol.

You will drive complex employee relations, absence management, recruitment and workforce planning, and ensure policies and TUPE processes are applied consistently, while maintaining compliance and

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 7 qualification or equivalent.
• Extensive senior HR experience (HR Manager/Business Partner or Senior HR Advisor).
• Experience handling complex employee relations and TUPE.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and safeguarding requirements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Access to personal transport.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day HR operations and line manage HR Assistants within the People Team.
• Handle complex employee relations, absence management, recruitment and workforce planning.
• Oversee HR systems and policy implementation, ensuring compliance.
• Provide advisory support to senior leaders and deputise when required.
• Coordinate with the Director of People and support organisational development.

Skills

CIPD Level 7

Senior HR experience

Employee relations

TUPE experience

Employment law

HR analytics

Stakeholder management

Advising leaders

Education

CIPD Level 7 or equivalent

Job description

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Job profile for Human Resources Manager

Human Resources Manager

location_on School / Office 0900 - Lighthouse School Partnership 21/10/2026 Human Resources Manager

The job requirements are detailed below.

Job details

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

Contractual hours: 37

Basis: Full Time

Job type: Support Staff - Other

Job category: HR

Date posted: 25/09/2026

Job reference: LSP-S429

Attachments: Human Resources Manager Job Description.pdf, Human Resources Manager Job Pack.pdf

Job overview

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.

Safeguarding Statement:

The Lighthouse Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all in its community to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. As part of the shortlisting process an online search will be carried out. All appointments will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS check.

A copy of our Safeguarding Policy can be found on the Trust website.

We are also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups.