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

JR United Kingdom; West Midlands Combined Authority; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in HR & Employment Law seeks a Senior Business Partner to deliver expert consultancy services within the education sector. This full-time remote role requires strong HR knowledge, particularly in employment law, and involves occasional travel to client sites. The ideal candidate will have a professional HR certification and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience with employee relations casework.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Knowledge of employment law and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver HR and Employment Law consultancy to clients.
• Support clients on-site across regions.
• Contribute to DPO service or Doctor HR service.

Skills

HR and Employment Law knowledge

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Prioritization

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), West Midlands

Client: The Schools People

Location: West Midlands

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

09.06.2025

Expiry Date:

24.07.2025

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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 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 matters being advantageous. The role is home-based (we set you up), but travel across the NW and wider regions is required to support clients on-site. The Senior Business Partner will deliver HR and Employment Law consultancy to clients, covering the full range of education HR and employment law issues. Contributions to our DPO service or the Doctor HR service are also welcome.

Qualifications

• Strong HR and Employment Law knowledge within 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