Your new company

My client are a growing Education Trust who have 10 schools and 1300 employees across Nottingham and Derby.

Your new role

You will be an integral part of a supportive team with a shared desire to make a tangible contribution to student outcomes by supporting and developing middle and senior leaders and by ensuring that they recruit, develop and retain the best people, whilst valuing and supporting all employees in an inclusive and equitable culture. You will lead on the provision of a forward-thinking, responsive and professional HR service ensuring the Trust remains compliant with employment law, health and safety, conditions of service, policies/procedures and best practice.
You will proactively lead the full range of HR areas including employee relations, pay & reward, learning & development, change and organisational development, equalities and compliance with a focus on student outcomes and contributing to the Trust vision and development plan.

You will have experience of working in a senior HR role with a strong track record of employee relations case management, such as discipline, capability, absence, grievance and redundancy.
Experience of coaching managers to assist them to develop their people management skills
Experience in a fast-paced HR team delivering a high quality service to managers and employees
Experience of contributing to the development and implementation of HR policies and guidance in line with employment law and HR best practice
Track record in delivering a proactive HR service in a fast-paced environment with demonstrable impact
Experience of successfully leading a team and line managing staff
Experience of resolving complex cases with trade unions to benefit the organisation

What you'll need to succeed

• CIPD level 5 as a minimum and chartered member of CIPD

• Evidence of commitment to continuing professional and personal development of self and others

• GCSE English and Maths at a minimum grade C or 4

What you'll get in return

• Excellent holidays

• Up to 20% employer contribution pension scheme

What you need to do now

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