Policy & Union Engagement Lead – Education Trust

South Hampstead High School, GDST; Greater London; Híbrido; GBP 42.000 - 62.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Competitive salaries

Professional development opportunities

Training grants for qualifications

Fee discount up to 50% on GDST fees

Generous pension schemes

Life assurance benefit

Cycle to Work scheme

Loans for training and computer

Resumo da vaga

The Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST) is seeking a People Policy and Union Engagement Manager to lead policy development and advice on employment legislation across our multi-site Trust. You will work with senior leaders, HR colleagues and school teams, translating complex rules into clear guidance, maintaining constructive relationships with the recognised trade union.

This central role strengthens governance and policy practice across GDST’s 24 schools, two academies and Trust Office, supporting

Qualificações

• Strong practical knowledge of UK employment law, people policy development and implementation.
• Experience of working with trade unions, including consultation, collective agreements or employee relations processes.
• The credibility and judgement to advise senior stakeholders on sensitive and complex employment matters.
• Excellent written skills to turn complex legislation into clear policies, briefings and guidance.
• Strong stakeholder and communication skills, able to deliver briefings and training.
• Proactive, pragmatic, solutions-focused with strong prioritisation and independent work.
• Experience in education or multi-site organisations, and with NEU, would be advantageous.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the review and development of employment policies, procedures and guidance, ensuring they remain compliant and effective.
• Maintain horizon-scanning and governance to identify emerging employment law developments.
• Support the Director of People and Culture in maintaining constructive relations with the recognised trade union.
• Advise senior leaders on complex policy, contractual and union-related matters.
• Develop mechanisms to monitor policy operation using feedback, audit and review.
• Lead and contribute to People & Culture projects, including organisational change where contracts and terms are affected.

Conhecimentos

UK employment law

Trade unions

Policy interpretation

Written communication

Stakeholder engagement

Independent working

Policy governance

Descrição da vaga

The Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST) is seeking a People Policy and Union Engagement Manager to lead policy development and advice on employment legislation across our multi-site Trust. You will work with senior leaders, HR colleagues and school teams, translating complex rules into clear guidance, maintaining constructive relationships with the recognised trade union.

This central role strengthens governance and policy practice across GDST’s 24 schools, two academies and Trust Office, supporting