Senior People Business Partner

Cuthbert Colvill Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

An exceptional Educational Trust in England is looking for a Senior People Business Partner to provide comprehensive People services, including recruitment, performance management, and employee relations casework. This hybrid position requires strong Employee Relations experience and the ability to drive to various school locations in Surrey and Sussex. Candidates will enjoy a competitive annual salary between £52,549 and £55,182, a generous holiday allowance, and a flexible working schedule. Experience in education is advantageous but not mandatory.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Experience in Employee Relations and supporting employee lifecycle.
• Ability to drive and access to a car for travel to schools.
• Strong communication and advisory skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent People service covering recruitment and selection.
• Support in employee relations casework like grievances and disciplinaries.
• Ensure policies align with employment legislation and best practices.
• Attend meetings with school senior leaders.

Skills

Employee Relations

People/Employee Relations casework

Recruitment and selection

Performance management

Strong advisory skills

Education

MCIPD / Level 7 or Equivalent

Job description

A hybrid working position for a Senior People Business Partner within the People Team of an exceptional Educational Trust.

This role requires strong Employee Relations experience and will be working with School Senior Leaders and Trust Executives across Trust schools based in Surrey / West & East Sussex.

As the Senior People Business Partner you will deliver an excellent People service providing advice and support covering a full range of the employee lifecycle including - recruitment and selection, inductions, performance management, People/Employee Relations casework (grievances, disciplinaries, sickness absence etc.). Ensuring policies and procedures are kept in line with up to date employment legislation and best practice People principles and attending meetings with school leaders.

No previous experience of working within education is required, however this is highly advantageous.

The Trust welcome interest from experienced Senior People Business Partners as well as those wishing to step up into this role.

A hybrid working position with travel involved to the school within the Surrey/West Sussex/East Sussex area.

It is important to note, candidates must be able to drive and have access to a car as many of the schools are not accessible via public transport.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an inspirational and highly regarded Trust with a strong moral compass setting it apart.

MCIPD / Level 7 or Equivalent (ideally)
Annual Salary £52,549 - £55,182 per annum
Working 52 weeks of the year - generous holiday allowance
37 hour working week (8:30/9:00am to 4:30/5:00pm can be flexible)

Interviews to take place upon receipt of suitable candidates.

Please get in touch for full details.