Trust People Business Partner

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational trust in Coventry is seeking a Trust People Business Partner (HR). The role involves providing comprehensive HR support to schools, ensuring effective employee relations and contributing to HR policy development. Ideal candidates will have strong HR skills and a commitment to values of respect and excellence. This position offers numerous developmental opportunities and competitive benefits including a pension scheme, and wellness initiatives.

Benefits

Local government pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

On-site gym access

Employee discount scheme

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in the HR field, preferably in education.
• Ability to provide employee relations advice.
• Committed to the Trust’s values and strategy.

Responsibilities

• Support the portfolio of schools with HR activities.
• Undertake case and project work.
• Contribute to development of HR policies and procedures.

Skills

Excellent communication

IT skills

Organisational skills

Flexible attitude

Discretion

Decision making

Job description

Trust People Business Partner (HR)

Permanent

37 hours per week

Term time plus two weeks (41 weeks)

Grade 6 (FTE £33,699 to £39,862) Actual £30,742 - £36,364

To start as soon as possible.

This is an exciting time to join Castle Phoenix Trust, to feel valued as we progress on our journey of continued success and growth. We are seeking to appoint an experienced HR professional to provide comprehensive support as part of the Central Services team.

You will play a key HR role to the portfolio of schools in our Trust, in which we employ 650 staff. The role entails providing a full range of employee relations advice, undertaking case and project work and contributing to the development of HR policies and procedures.

This is a wonderful opportunity to gain some really valuable experience in a forward-thinking environment and to put your strong HR skills to the test, working closely with a range of stakeholders in a very professional and friendly environment. Experience in the education sector would be desirable, as would using electronic management information and HR systems.

We will be looking for excellent communication, IT and organisational skills, a discrete, flexible and professional attitude, the ability to prioritise and make sound decisions. You will be committed to the Trust’s working values including Respect To All From All as well as the Trust’s people strategy to Attract and Recruit the Best Staff and to Retain and Reward Staff through Recognising their Contribution.

This fulfilling role will provide a wealth of developmental opportunities and we will ensure you receive a comprehensive induction programme and our commitment to your own CPD. We offer a range of benefits which include the local government pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, access to the on-site gym and swimming pool, free parking, an employee discount scheme and investment in staff wellbeing and recognition initiatives through our wellbeing committee and people strategy.

Castle Phoenix Trust has a great deal to be proud of, with super facilities and a desire to continuously improve. If you have the passion and determination to be a valued part of our team, we would love to hear from you.

Visits and applications:

For further information or to arrange a visit please contact our Head of People Charlotte Warmington via email.

Please apply via our website careers page.

Closing Date: 9.00am on Thursday 16th October 2025

Interviews: w/c 20th October 2025

If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date for applications, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.