Senior HR Manager

Bradgate Education Partnership; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 49,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bradgate Benefits package

Job summary

Bradgate Education Partnership in Leicester, Leicestershire seeks a Senior HR Manager to lead strategic HR delivery across the Trust. You will provide expert guidance on complex employee relations, employment law, and people strategies, partnering with senior leaders to drive workforce initiatives and continuous improvement.

You will champion an inclusive, high-performing culture, develop HR policies, and support organisational change, while occasionally travelling between Trust sites to ensure

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 7 or equivalent professional HR qualification.
• Extensive experience providing strategic HR leadership and advice.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and employee relations.
• Ability to influence senior leaders and manage complex workforce initiatives.
• Commitment to inclusive, high-performing workplace culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic HR initiatives and policy development across the Trust.
• Provide expert guidance on complex employee relations matters.
• Support workforce planning and organisational change initiatives.
• Collaborate with site leaders to translate priorities into practical HR solutions.
• Travel between Trust sites as required and maintain professional standards.

Skills

Leadership

Employment law

Employee relations

Strategic HR

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Change management

Inclusion & diversity

Education

CIPD Level 7

Job description

# Senior HR ManagerEmployer: Bradgate Education PartnershipLocation: Leicester, LeicestershireContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: Grade 13, Pts 35-38 (£49,221 - £53,826 per annum -Posted: 8th September 2026Expires: 28th September 2026 09:00 AMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1572864* Share :* PrintS**enior HR Manager****Bradgate Education Partnership****Permanent****37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year****Grade 13, Pts 35-38 (£49,221 - £53,826 per annum - pay award pending)****Start Date: ASAP****Application Close Date: 9am, Monday 28th September 2026****Provisional Interview Date: Week commencing 5th October 2026***Are you an experienced HR professional with a strong understanding of employment law, employee relations and HR best practice? Do you have the ability to build credible relationships with leaders and provide expert advice on complex people matters? Are you looking for an opportunity to play a key role in shaping workforce strategy and delivering high-quality HR services across a successful and growing Multi-Academy Trust? If so, we would love to hear from you***.**An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated HR professional to join Bradgate Education Partnership, as our Senior HR Manager on a permanent basis, for 37 hours per week. Working closely with the Director of HR, you will play a key strategic role in leading the delivery of high-quality HR services across the Trust. You will provide expert advice and guidance on complex employee relations matters, lead workforce initiatives and HR projects, and support the development and implementation of people strategies that contribute to organisational success.The successful candidate will have significant experience of providing strategic HR leadership, a strong understanding of employment law, employee relations, and the ability to influence and support senior leaders in a fast-paced environment. You will be passionate about delivering excellent HR services, driving continuous improvement, and fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture.This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished HR professional looking to make a significant impact across a successful and growing Multi-Academy Trust.This is an excellent time to join our Trust as we enter the next stages of our development. Everyone has a significant role to play in delivering high-quality education to our pupils, find out more by taking a look at our Candidate Information Pack.**The ideal candidate will:**• Have a CIPD qualification (Level 7 or above) or equivalent professional experience.• Be a highly experienced HR professional with substantial expertise in employee relations, employment law and HR best practice.• Have experience of providing strategic HR advice and influencing senior leaders within a complex organisation.• Demonstrate excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.• Have experience of developing and implementing HR policies, workforce strategies and organisational change initiatives.• Be confident managing complex and sensitive people matters with professionalism, tact and sound judgement.• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate organisational priorities into practical people solutions.• Be committed to promoting an inclusive, positive and high-performing workplace culture.• Have access to a vehicle and the ability to travel between Trust sites where required.**In return we offer:**• Opportunities to work across the partnership, developing your skills and expertise.• The opportunity to collaborate with colleagues and share knowledge and resources.• Access to our professional networks and professional development programmes.• Access to our Bradgate Benefits package.ApplicationsPrior to applying for the post, candidates are welcome to contact the HR team to discuss the position or arrange a visit to the Trust Offices:**To apply for this position:**1. Visit our careers website and search for the vacancy.2. Apply using the online application form.3. Submit a supporting statement outlining the reasons why you are applying and your suitability for the position.We look forward to receiving your application!ACCESSIBILITY...If you do need any help with applying for this post, or need support with completing the application form, please make contact using the above contact details.SAFEGUARDING...Bradgate Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All employees and wider workforce are therefore expected to behave in such a way that supports this commitment. As part of the Trust’s shortlisting process, all shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of our due diligence. Appointment to this post will also be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.INCLUSION...At our Trust inclusion means everyone is welcome. Everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We value individuality and uniqueness and aim to create a sense of belonging.We want an inclusive workplace that helps build the success of our pupils and reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.