Strategic HR Partner - Education & Change Leader

The Dean Trust; Urmston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dean Trust is seeking two proactive HR Business Partners to work across its network of academies. You will partner with Headteachers and senior leaders, providing hands-on HR support and driving the Trust’s People Strategy.

Role includes advising on complex employee relations, supporting organisational change, and ensuring compliance with safeguarding and employment laws. Regular travel between current and future Trust sites is a key part of the role.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent HR qualification.
• Proven experience advising on complex casework and contributing to HR projects.
• Up-to-date knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
• Strong stakeholder management and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Strategic partnering with Headteachers and senior leaders across all Trust academies.
• Provide expert guidance on complex employee relations casework.
• Support organisational change, restructures, and TUPE processes.
• Contribute to policy updates aligned with safeguarding and DfE guidelines.
• Build strong relationships with school leaders, unions, external partners and central teams.

Skills

Complex casework

HR projects

Employment law

Stakeholder management

Communication

Driving licence

Education

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent HR qualification

Job description

The Dean Trust is seeking two proactive HR Business Partners to work across its network of academies. You will partner with Headteachers and senior leaders, providing hands-on HR support and driving the Trust’s People Strategy.

Role includes advising on complex employee relations, supporting organisational change, and ensuring compliance with safeguarding and employment laws. Regular travel between current and future Trust sites is a key part of the role.