Senior HR & ER Lead — Educational Sector (12-Month FTC)

Katie Bard (Angela Mortimer Plc); Runcorn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Katie Bard (Angela Mortimer Plc) is seeking a Senior HR & Employee Relations Advisor for a 12-month fixed-term contract in Runcorn. The role focuses on employee relations, workforce planning, engagement, and organisational development within a fast-paced educational setting.

The successful candidate will be CIPD qualified with strong HR generalist experience and the ability to handle complex ER cases, with leadership exposure preferred.

Qualifications

• CIPD qualified (or equivalent) with HR expertise.
• Strong HR generalist experience in fast-paced environments.
• Confident handling complex employee relations and casework.
• Experience in the educational sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional employee relations, resolving complex people issues quickly.
• Drive recruitment and attraction in partnership with central teams.
• Shape HR policies to ensure compliant, effective HR practice.
• Use HR data to identify improvements and regional strategies.
• Champion learning and development for leaders and HR teams.
• Lead change initiatives affecting performance and culture.
• Collaborate across the People team and share best practice.

Skills

HR generalist experience

Employee relations

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

CIPD qualification

Equivalent HR qualification

Job description

Katie Bard (Angela Mortimer Plc) is seeking a Senior HR & Employee Relations Advisor for a 12-month fixed-term contract in Runcorn. The role focuses on employee relations, workforce planning, engagement, and organisational development within a fast-paced educational setting.

The successful candidate will be CIPD qualified with strong HR generalist experience and the ability to handle complex ER cases, with leadership exposure preferred.