Are you ready for your next challenge?

Are you highly skilled in creating and maintaining exceptional working and learning environments?

Do you want to make a difference to children, colleagues, home and families?

We are delighted to announce a significant new opportunity to join Open Thinking Partnership (OTP) in the role of Trust HR Manager.

This is a pivotal, central role for an exceptional and inspirational practitioner ready to act as a key agent of operational excellence across our MAT of specialist schools currently in Leicestershire.

The successful candidate will drive systemic excellence and positive outcomes by focusing strategically on:

●       Ensuring clear and timely support for school leaders on all HR matters

●       Establishing exceptional learning and development frameworks across OTP

●       Supporting the development and delivery of the Trust People Strategy

●       Facilitating Trust growth initiatives

We are seeking a Trust HR Manager with proven experience in HR management and a strong skillset in HR casework. You will balance big picture thinking through delivering our people strategy, whilst keeping a close eye of the detail to ensure we comply with all statutory requirements and best practice.  With lots on the horizon, this is an exciting time to join our Trust!

At Open Thinking Partnership we want everyone to feel they belong by being

●       Valued

●       Accepted

●       Connected and

●       Respected

We celebrate the unique qualities every individual brings, ensuring that every person is fully included and embraced within our community.  Be part of fostering this culture as our next Trust HR Manager.

Key Dates:

●       Closing Date: Wednesday, 28th January 2026 (9:00 am)

●       Interviews: Week commencing 9th February 2026

Next Step: We welcome anyone interested in this role to speak with us or visit the Trust before applying.

Please contact HRadmin@openthinkingpartnership.co.uk to book your visit or a phone/video call.

We value flexibility and work-life balance. While this role is advertised as full-time (52 weeks), we’re open to discussing alternative working patterns. For example, a term-time only arrangement (minimum 42 weeks) could be considered if it suits both you and the needs of the role. 

Full application details and the Recruitment Pack are available on My New Term.

We look forward to welcoming you to our team.