Interim School HR Consultant

Panoramic Associates; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for an Interim HR Consultant for an education trust in the East Midlands. This part-time role (3 days/week) involves managing complex HR projects and supporting HR management during a key transition. Candidates should have extensive experience in education settings and hands-on knowledge of the iTrent HR system. Flexible working arrangements and a competitive day rate are offered.

Benefits

Flexible contract

Hybrid working model

Competitive day rate

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HR Director or Senior HR Consultant.
• Strong background in Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) or similar education setting.
• Hands-on experience with the iTrent HR system.

Responsibilities

• Support and guide the HR Manager in central services.
• Lead on complex HR casework including redundancies and grievances.
• Provide expertise in implementing the iTrent HR system.
• Offer strategic HR input during growth and change.

Skills

HR project management

iTrent HR system

Complex HR casework

Strategic HR input

Tools

iTrent HR system

Job description

Overview

Interim HR Consultant – East Midlands Education • Immediate start • Up to 6 months • 3 days per week (hybrid) • Day rate

Panoramic Associates is proud to be working exclusively with a highly regarded Multi-Academy Trust in the Midlands to appoint an Interim HR Consultant.

This is a fantastic opportunity to support a growing and well-established group of schools during a key period of transition. The role is offered on a part-time basis (3 days per week), with a hybrid model that includes one day per week onsite.

Role

As Interim HR Consultant, you will:

• Work within the central services team, supporting and guiding the HR Manager.
• Lead on complex HR casework and projects, including redundancies, settlements, and grievances.
• Provide expertise in the ongoing implementation and development of the iTrent HR system.
• Offer strategic HR input during a time of growth and organisational change.

About You

To be considered, you will need:

• Proven experience as an HR Director or Senior HR Consultant.
• A strong background working within a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) or similar education setting.
• Hands-on experience of the iTrent HR system.
• The ability to manage complex HR projects with confidence and professionalism.

Why Apply

• Flexible, part-time contract (3 days per week).
• Hybrid working model with just one day per week onsite.
• Competitive day rate.
• Chance to make a real impact within a respected and expanding education trust.

To find out more or to apply, please contact Abbey at Panoramic Associates.