Location: Finham Park MAT, based at Finham Park 2 School, Torrington Avenue CV4 9WT

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Contract: Full time, all year round, permanent (consideration will be given to part time applications, working a minimum of 30 hours per week)

Start date: as soon as possible.

At Finham Park Multi Academy Trust we are committed to delivering excellence in education, and we know that this starts with supporting and developing our most valuable asset: our people. As the Head of HR, you will lead and inspire the HR team, drive forward people-focused strategies, and ensure that our HR services support the Trust’s growth and sustainability.

About the role

As Head of HR, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across all HR services within the Trust, working closely with senior leadership to align workforce strategies with the Trust’s mission to provide world class education for all our students. You will lead and develop the HR team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services in areas such as talent acquisition, policy development, HR systems, and workforce planning. Additionally, you will oversee complex employee relations cases and drive initiatives to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring a positive and inclusive culture throughout the Trust.

About you

We are seeking a passionate and experienced HR leader with a strong background in senior HR management. You will have a deep understanding of employment law and HR best practices, with proven experience managing complex employee relations issues and driving organisational change. Your ability to build strong relationships with senior leaders, unions, and external partners will be key, alongside excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills and hold a CIPD qualification or equivalent experience.

What we offer

In return, you’ll join a small, supportive, and dedicated team, where collaboration and mutual respect are at the heart of everything we do. You will have the opportunity to play a key role in shaping and driving forward the HR strategy for our growing Multi-Academy Trust, all while working in an environment that values both professional growth and work-life balance.

We offer a competitive salary, opportunities for professional development, and a range of benefits, including the Local Government Pension Scheme to support your financial wellbeing.

Closing date:                      Monday 28th April 2025 9:00am

Interviews to be held:       Thursday 8th / Friday 9th May

To request any of the documents in an accessible format please contact apply@finhampark.co.uk or call 02477 180000 and select option 2 for HR.

For further information on this role and other opportunities within the MAT, please visit https://finhamparkmultiacademytrust.co.uk/careers/

Finham Park MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Finham Park Multi Academy Trust requires all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage and if you are offered a job position with us.

Online Checks

In line with KCSIE (Keeping children Safe in Education) 2024 we will complete online searches as part of our due diligence on all shortlisted candidates. If anything is identified as part of these checks they will be discussed with you at interview. If any safeguarding concerns are identified we reserve the right to withdraw your application.