Strategic HR Business Partner – Education Trust

Tgat; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teacher/local government pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

The GORSE Academies Trust (GORSE) is seeking a confident HR Business Partner to join the central team and influence leaders across its 15 academies in Leeds. You will align HR strategy with organisational goals, handle complex employee relations, and drive development and change initiatives to foster an inclusive culture.

This high-impact role requires strong employment law knowledge, credibility at senior levels, and a proactive, collaborative approach with excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner, HR Manager or Advisor.
• Confidence managing complex and sensitive employee relations issues.
• Collaborative, proactive approach with excellent communication skills.
• Data-informed mindset and ability to drive improvement.

Responsibilities

• Align HR strategy with organisational goals across the trust.
• Lead on complex employee relations cases, providing clarity and resolution.
• Drive organisational development, performance management and change initiatives.
• Use data and insight to influence and support decision making.
• Support talent management, succession planning and workforce development.

Skills

HRBP experience

employee relations

stakeholder influencing

data-driven decision making

communication skills

Job description

The GORSE Academies Trust (GORSE) is seeking a confident HR Business Partner to join the central team and influence leaders across its 15 academies in Leeds. You will align HR strategy with organisational goals, handle complex employee relations, and drive development and change initiatives to foster an inclusive culture.

This high-impact role requires strong employment law knowledge, credibility at senior levels, and a proactive, collaborative approach with excellent communication skills.