Strategic People Policy & Union Engagement Lead

GDST (The Girls' Day School Trust); Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and progression

Professional development opportunities

Training grants and qualifications

Fees discount for GDST schools

Job summary

GDST (The Girls’ Day School Trust) seeks a People Policy & Union Engagement Manager to lead policy development and strengthen relationships with trade unions across our schools, academies and Trust Office. You will translate complex employment legislation into clear, workable approaches for colleagues and leaders.

You will report to the Deputy Director of People and Culture and collaborate with HR teams and school staff to ensure compliant, practical guidance and robust governance.

Qualifications

• Weakness-free: strong knowledge of UK employment law, people policy development and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the review and development of employment policies, procedures and guidance across the Trust.
• Maintain horizon-scanning and governance for employment law developments and policy changes.
• Advise senior leaders on complex policy, contractual and union-related matters.
• Monitor policy operation through feedback and audits to drive improvement.
• Lead People & Culture projects affecting employment policies and terms.

Skills

Employment law knowledge

Policy development

Trade union engagement

Stakeholder engagement

Policy briefing

Change management

Tools

HR policies system

Job description

GDST (The Girls’ Day School Trust) seeks a People Policy & Union Engagement Manager to lead policy development and strengthen relationships with trade unions across our schools, academies and Trust Office. You will translate complex employment legislation into clear, workable approaches for colleagues and leaders.

You will report to the Deputy Director of People and Culture and collaborate with HR teams and school staff to ensure compliant, practical guidance and robust governance.