Strategic HR Manager – Education Trust (Hybrid)

Interaction - Huntingdon; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based educational trust seeks a full-time HR Manager to act as a strategic deputy to the Executive HR Director. The ideal candidate will have experience in Trust or Education settings and must possess CIPD Level 5 or above. The role involves managing complex employee relations, driving HR excellence, and ensuring legal compliance while promoting a positive culture. The position offers a salary of £42,000 - £46,000 and a hybrid working arrangement – two days from home and three days in the office. Start date is January 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR management within a Trust or Education setting.
• Ability to manage complex employee relations cases.
• Expertise in workforce planning and HR analytics.

Responsibilities

• Act as strategic deputy to the Executive HR Director.
• Deliver high-quality HR services across the Trust.
• Drive HR excellence and promote an inclusive culture.
• Manage complex employee relation cases.
• Liaise with HR service providers for effective support.

Skills

Employee relations management

HR analytics

Organisational change

Legal compliance in HR

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification

Job description

A UK-based educational trust seeks a full-time HR Manager to act as a strategic deputy to the Executive HR Director. The ideal candidate will have experience in Trust or Education settings and must possess CIPD Level 5 or above. The role involves managing complex employee relations, driving HR excellence, and ensuring legal compliance while promoting a positive culture. The position offers a salary of £42,000 - £46,000 and a hybrid working arrangement – two days from home and three days in the office. Start date is January 2026.