Secondary Schools HR Manager

SOUTH FARNHAM EDUCATIONAL TRUST; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A Multi Academy Trust in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Secondary School HR Manager to oversee HR operations across multiple sites. This role involves providing leadership to HR officers, managing recruitment and compliance processes while implementing strategic HR initiatives. The ideal candidate must have proven HR experience, preferably in education, and hold a relevant HR qualification (CIPD Level 5 or equivalent). This full-time permanent position offers a competitive salary based on experience.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Proven HR experience, ideally within an education setting.
• Relevant HR qualification (CIPD Level 5 or equivalent).
• Ability to manage HR operations across multiple sites.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and relationship-building skills.
• High level of organization and resilience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and guide HR Officers at both schools.
• Align HR practices with Trust-wide policies.
• Manage recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations.
• Support strategic HR projects and workforce planning.

Skills

Proven HR experience in an education setting

HR operations management

Strong leadership skills

Coaching and relationship-building

High organization and resilience

Education

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent

Job description

Secondary School HR Manager – Multi‑Site Role

Basingstoke / Farnham

Location:

• 2 days per week at The Blue Coat School
• 2 days per week at Brighton Hill Community High School
• 1 day per week at South Farnham Educational Trust Central Office (South Farnham School)

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Contract: Full‑time, permanent

About the Role

South Farnham Educational Trust (SFET) is seeking an experienced and dynamic Secondary School HR Manager to lead and coordinate HR operations across two secondary schools within our Trust. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to work in a multi‑site capacity, ensuring consistent, compliant, and high‑quality HR practices across both schools while supporting the Trust’s strategic HR initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day leadership and guidance to HR Officers at both schools.
• Act as the lead HR contact for secondary schools, ensuring alignment with Trust‑wide policies.
• Manage recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and compliance processes across both sites.
• Support the HR Director in delivering strategic HR projects and workforce planning.

About You

• Has proven HR experience, ideally within an education setting.
• Holds a relevant HR qualification (CIPD Level 5 or equivalent).
• Can confidently manage HR operations across multiple sites.
• Demonstrates strong leadership, coaching, and relationship‑building skills.
• Is highly organised, resilient, and committed to safeguarding and compliance.

Why Join Us?

SFET is a thriving Multi Academy Trust with a strong commitment to excellence and collaboration. You will be part of a forward‑thinking team that values professional development and innovation in HR practice.

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