United Learning is a large group of schools aiming to provide a life changing education to children and young people across England. Schools within United Learning work as a team and achieve more by sharing resources and expertise. We reward our teachers and our teaching support and business staff with good career opportunities, better pay and benefits, and ultimately the satisfaction of supporting schools in their quest to give every child the opportunity to reach their full potential.

The role

We have an exciting new opportunity for an experienced HR Business Partner to join our high performing HR team. We are looking for an outstanding individual to provide a timely, professional and strategic HR service to 13 independent schools. The role also includes contributing to the development and implementation of the wider HR agenda through leading specific projects and strategies for our independent schools.

This is a home-based role which will include regular travel during term time to schools and occasionally other locations which may involve overnight stays. We have independent schools in Kent, Hull and Lancashire, but the majority are based in and around Surrey. You will sometimes be required to attend meetings at our offices in Peterborough and London. A high degree of flexibility and resilience is required, and a willingness to sometimes work or travel outside the normal working day. Travel expenses are payable from home.

Contract: Option for term time only working

About you

You must have excellent communication skills, the ability to influence at a senior level and the drive to work autonomously. The ability to build relationships and credibility with senior stakeholders and work at pace to provide pragmatic business solutions is key. You will work closely with HR colleagues and line managers in schools. You will also support the continual improvement of transactional HR through process improvements, training and sharing good practice. You will have experience of workforce planning and change management and will be able to work effectively as part of the team around the school.

The ideal candidate will be MCIPD qualified, with an excellent track record in generalist HR and Business Partner roles in addition to a deep understanding of employment law and HR best practice. Experience of the education sector is desirable.

For more information

For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact;

Ask.HR@unitedlearning.org.uk