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

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

Job summary

A leading consultancy provider for HR & Employment Law is seeking a Senior Business Partner to deliver advice across educational institutions. This full-time role allows for home-based working while requiring occasional travel to client locations. Candidates should possess strong HR knowledge and experience in the education sector, along with professional certification.

Qualifications

• Strong HR and Employment Law knowledge in the sector.
• Experience working in the education sector is preferred.
• Willingness to commit to own CPD.

Responsibilities

• Delivering HR and Employment Law consultancy to clients.
• Travel across the NW and more widely to support clients on-site.
• Contribute to the DPO service or to Doctor HR service.

Skills

HR and Employment Law knowledge

Employee relations casework

Working with trade unions

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Managing multiple projects

Employment law and regulations

Education sector experience

Knowledge of GDPR/DPO

Education

Professional HR certification (e.g., CIPD)

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

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Client:

The Schools People

Location:

guildford, United Kingdom

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Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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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 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