Human Resources Business Partner

Please note that the advertised salary for this position is subject to the pending 2026/2027 national pay award. The final salary will be adjusted accordingly once this has been agreed.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional to join our friendly and supportive HR team.

This is a career‑graded post, meaning we can appoint at:

• Grade 10 – HR Business Partner
• Grade 11 – HR Business Partner

In this key role, you will act as a trusted HR business partner, providing expert advice and practical support to managers, headteachers and governors across a wide range of workforce matters. The work is varied, impactful and often complex – covering areas such as employee relations, organisational change, workforce planning and policy development.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• A confident, credible HR professional with strong employee relations experience.
• Skilled in handling complex and sensitive situations with professionalism and empathy.
• Able to build effective relationships across services, including schools and trade unions.
• Solutions-focused, resilient, and able to manage competing priorities.
• Committed to continuous professional development.

Grade 10:

• Level 5 CIPD qualification (or equivalent experience) with a commitment to progress to CIPD Level 7 within 3 years.
• Around 3+ years’ HR experience.

Grade 11:

• CIPD Level 7 qualified and/or Chartered CIPD Membership.
• Significant HR experience (typically 5+ years) with the ability to operate at a strategic level.

• Supportive and approachable
• Collaborative and solutions-focused
• Committed to delivering high-quality HR services

You’ll be joining a team where people genuinely help each other and where your contribution is recognised and valued.

We are committed to a mutually beneficial working relationship, built on:

• Trust, openness and respect
• Flexibility and understanding
• Recognition of effort and impact
• Opportunities for growth and progression

We ask for a flexible, proactive approach, as the role can involve changing priorities and regular travel across the county. In return, we offer flexibility in how, when and where you work, including our very popular flexi-time and hybrid working scheme, alongside a supportive environment to help you succeed.

We actively encourage applications from candidates seeking flexible arrangements, including:

• Part‑time working
• Job share
• Hybrid working
• Flexible/Compressed hours

We will consider all requests.

For an informal discussion or to find out more, please contact:
Catherine Hutton
Team Manager – Human Resources
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Note:

We reserve the right to extend the Final date to receive applications.