044 HR Operations Manager – Central Team

The successful candidate will ensure the provision of a proactive, forward thinking, Trust-minded, competent and consistent HR service. You will lead, manage, inspire and work in collaboration with other members of the HR team to deliver an exceptional HR service to staff, managers and the Executive Team. You will lead the Trust in relation to HR operations management which will drive a culture that aligns and supports the Trust’s overall strategic aims and objectives and core values.

This is an exciting position at a time when our Trust is entering an ambitious growth phase and the Central Team is in a transitional stage, developing its processes, systems and capabilities for a much-enlarged Trust. The appointee will play a key role in driving developments and influencing this growth going forward. As a Trust, we are ambitious for growth and the development of our staff and pupils which will bring with it, a great opportunity for the successful candidate.

The successful candidate will have significant HR operations experience, covering the whole of the employee life cycle. A CIPD qualification or significantly working towards one (or equivalent) is important.

The most important skills to ensure success in the role will include the ability to develop strong relationships and connections at all levels of our Trust community, the ability to instil positivity and confidence within teams and the ability to innovate and adapt to the demands of the role. This role offers the opportunity to work flexibly and the working days and times are negotiable.

In return, we are able to offer a welcoming Trust with supportive management and a strong programme of staff development.