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

JR United Kingdom; Swindon; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm offers a full-time remote position as a Senior Business Partner specializing in HR & Employment Law. The successful candidate will deliver consultancy services tailored to the education sector, requiring strong expertise in employment law and solid communication skills. This role also involves on-site client support across regions, making excellent organizational abilities essential.

Qualifications

• Strong HR and Employment Law knowledge in the education sector.
• Experience with employee relations and trade unions.
• Knowledge of GDPR/DPO services or Occupational Health is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver HR and Employment Law consultancy to clients.
• Manage multiple projects and support clients on-site when required.
• Contribute to DPO services or the Doctor HR service.

Skills

HR knowledge

Employment Law knowledge

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Education

CIPD certification

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

Company: The Schools People

Location: Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Details

• Views: 3
• Posted on: 31.05.2025
• Expiry Date: 15.07.2025

Job Description

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. This year, we 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 management in education being advantageous. The role is home-based (we set you up), but travel across the NW and further 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 service or the Doctor HR service would be 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 Occupational Health advising is advantageous