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

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

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a Senior Business Partner in HR & Employment Law based in Gloucester for a full-time remote position. The role involves delivering consultancy services to schools and academies on HR and employment law issues, requiring strong knowledge in the education sector and excellent communication skills. This position offers opportunities for travel to client sites across the NW and engagement in additional DPO services.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in HR within the education sector.
• Professional HR certification preferred (e.g., CIPD).
• Familiar with GDPR and Occupational Health issues.

Responsibilities

• Deliver HR and Employment Law consultancy to clients.
• Support on-site client engagement across the NW and beyond.
• Contribute to DPO and Doctor HR services.

Skills

HR and Employment Law knowledge

Employee relations casework

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Education

Professional HR certification (e.g., CIPD)

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

Client: The Schools People

Location: Gloucester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 5

Posted: 07.06.2025

Expiry Date: 22.07.2025

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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 are launching the Doctor HR service to provide added value.

Role Description

This is a full-time remote role for a Schools People Senior Business Partner in HR & Employment Law, with knowledge of GDPR and Occupational Health matters being advantageous. The role is home-based (we will set you up), but travel across the NW and beyond is required to support clients on-site. The Senior Business Partner will deliver HR and Employment Law consultancy to clients, covering education HR and employment law issues. Contributions to our DPO or Doctor HR services are welcome.

Qualifications

• Strong HR and Employment Law knowledge in the education sector
• Experience with employee relations casework
• Experience 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) preferred or willingness to pursue CPD
• Knowledge or experience of GDPR/DPO services or advising on Occupational Health is advantageous