Key responsibilities of the role will include:      

• Supporting the Head of People & Culture to partner with the leadership team across the Trust to implement HR and people strategies consistently and effectively across the Trust.
• Developing awareness and experience of all people management and employment law issues including: TUPE, organisational change, change management, complex case management, employment tribunals industrial action, disciplinary, grievance, performance, absence management, ill health retirement, recruitment, pay and terms and conditions of employment.
• Providing an HR advice and support service for schools and manage HR casework as appropriate, liaising with the HR Business Partner/ Head of People & Culture and employment law providers as necessary.· 
• Advising and supporting with school-based recruitment and on-boarding.
• Support senior leaders with people meetings across the Trust and act as a mediator when required to resolve employee disputes, prior to formal proceedings.
• Supporting the development and management of HR policies, procedures, and guidance.
• Leading and supporting on HR Projects across the Trust as required. 

 The postholder will need to visit the allocated school/s regularly to build strong relationships with staff and the leadership at the setting/s.  Regular travel to the allocated school/s will be required.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Hold CIPD level 5 or be willing to work towards this.
• Have experience of dealing with employee relations and trade union issues.
• Be experienced in managing complex casework through to dismissal.
• Proactively deliver high quality service to our schools, ensuring that processes are streamlined and effective.
• Be able to develop, promote and maintain effective working relationships at all levels, inspiring confidence among colleagues and senior leaders.

About the Trust:

Maiden Erlegh Trust is committed to developing a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative community of highly effective schools that deliver excellent education opportunities for the children and young people of the communities we serve.  Through our work we will ensure that our children are equipped with the knowledge, skills and behaviours to deal with the demands of an ever-changing world.  The Trust currently comprises 9 schools in the local area, with a variety of settings including primary, secondary, special and a PRU.  As a Trust, we encourage professional development at all levels through the use of cross Trust networks to share best practice and ideas.  We also actively encourage the promotion of staff to different roles within the Trust and to different settings in line with their career aspirations.  Click Work @ Maiden Erlegh Trust to find out more information about why you should work for Maiden Erlegh Trust and to read testimonials from existing staff.

Benefits:

Further information about some of the staff benefits that Maiden Erlegh Trust offers its employees, can be found on our website HERE

Staff Wellbeing is very important to us.  As a member of Maiden Erlegh Trust staff these are just some of the examples of how we show our appreciation to staff.

• We operate a system of ‘ME days’ allowing staff to request on additional day off per year to attend special events such as children’s sports days & graduations, family and friends' weddings.
• CPD is available for all staff at all levels.
• Free flu vaccinations are offered to all staff.
• Free eye tests are provided for eligible staff.
• Breakfast and lunch provided for staff regularly, including on many INSET days and as a thank you throughout the year.

If you believe that this is an environment where you can thrive, develop and substantially contribute to an exciting future for our students, then you are encouraged to explore further by contacting recruitment@maidenerleghtrust.org  for a more detailed discussion, if required.

Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible as we reserve the right to close the advert and interview at any time.

We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and successful references.