Schools People Senior Business Partner- HR & Employment Law (GDPR/OH a bonus)

JR United Kingdom; Dartford; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking a Senior Business Partner in HR & Employment Law for a remote role based in Dartford. The successful candidate will support diverse clients in the education sector with comprehensive HR consultancy while also having the opportunity to contribute to DPO services. Strong HR knowledge, communication skills, and experience in employee relations are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of HR & Employment Law in the education sector.
• Experience working with trade unions and casework.
• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver HR and Employment Law consultancy to clients.
• Provide support to clients on-site as needed.
• Contribute to DPO and Doctor HR services.

Skills

HR and Employment Law knowledge

Employee relations casework

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Knowledge of employment law

Education sector experience

Education

Professional HR certification (CIPD preferred)

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Schools People Senior Business Partner- HR & Employment Law (GDPR/OH a bonus), dartford

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Client:

The Schools People

Location:

dartford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Company Description

The Schools People is a provider of HR & Employment Law Consultancy and DPO Services to Schools, Academies and Multi Academy Trusts. Through our parent company Schools Advisory Service we also support their clients with advice on Occupational Health matters and this year are launching the Doctor HR service to provide that added value.

Role Description

This is a full-time remote role for a Schools People Senior Business Partner in HR & Employment Law principally, but knowledge of GDPR, and of the management of Occupational Health matters in education would be an advantage. The role is located in home-based (we set you up) but travel across the NW and more widely is required to support clients on-site. The Senior Business Partner will be responsible for delivering HR and Employment Law consultancy to clients, covering the full range of education HR and employment law issues. Ability to contribute to our DPO service to clients or to the Doctor HR service would be welcome.

Qualifications

• Strong HR and Employment Law knowledge in the sector knowledge
• Experience of employee relations casework
• Experience of working with trade unions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects
• Knowledge of employment law and regulations
• Experience working in the education sector
• Professional HR certification (e.g., CIPD) is preferred or willingness to commit to own CPD
• Knowledge or experience of GDPR/DPO services or advising on Occupational health questions advantageous