People Partner (HR)

Leigh Academies Trust; Strood; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

On-site parking

Training and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme & 24/7GP

Job summary

Leigh Academies Trust in Rochester is seeking a People Partner (HR) to lead people and culture initiatives across the Trust's multi-academy network. You will drive strategic HR delivery, shaping people practices, policies and employee experience with autonomy in a large, ambitious education group.

Working on recruitment, employee relations, change programmes and people analytics, you will partner with senior leaders to support delivery of the Trust's strategy and values within a supportive,

Job description

People Partner (HR)

Company: Leigh Academies Trust

Salary: £41,348 - £53,178

Hours: Full-time

Location: Rochester, ME2 2SX

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 17 Aug 2026

Closing date: 31 Aug 2026

Who we are:

Leigh Academies Trust (LAT) is one of the South East's largest and most progressive multi-academy trusts, encompassing 33 academies across Kent, Medway, and South East London, spanning primary, secondary, grammar, all-through and specialist provision. We are ambitious, values-led and committed to our people.

Our People Services team is at the centre of that ambition. We are guided by Be Leigh, our cultural framework that defines what every colleague should experience at the Trust, and we are now developing our next People Strategy, which will shape how we recruit, develop and retain our people through to 2030. This is a team with a clear sense of direction and senior leadership support to deliver it.

Why join us:

This isn't a role where you will stand still. You will gain a varied, genuinely challenging portfolio with real autonomy in a massive, complex organisation. You are joining us at a pivotal moment as we build a world-class people function that directly impacts thousands of colleagues.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary from £41,348 - £53,178 per annum, based on experience


• Generous annual leave (25 days, increasing to 30 after 5 years' service + bank holidays)


• Hybrid working


• Local Government Pension Scheme


• Enhanced Maternity Pay


• Free on-site parking


• Training and development opportunities


• Employee Assistance Programme & 24/7 GP service