Beckfoot Trust is seeking a proactive, experienced HR practitioner to play a key role in supporting our people processes and helping us to create an inclusive and high-performing work environment. We are looking for someone who:

• Lead and develop a trusted, centralised HR service - setting clear standards and building strong relationships
• Provide authoritative advice on employment law, employee relations and casework - balancing risk, fairness and pragmatism
  
• Shape and embed people policies, process and HR systems that are consistent, compliant and user friendly
• Champion our mission - creating remarkable schools where no child is left behind - through excellent people leadership

As Head of HR, you'll lead on employee relations, people policy, workforce planning and HR operations across our Trust, driving continual improvement in our ways of working and ensuring our leaders receive consistent, high-quality HR support.

This role is a permanent, all year round position for 37 hours per week.

Should you wish to arrange an informal discussion with our Deputy CEO about this role, please contact centralrecruitment@beckfoottrust.org. 

Why choose Beckfoot Central Team 

Beckfoot Trust is different to many Trusts. We bring together 10 schools across primary, secondary and special phases - giving us real breadth, shared learning and a stronger collective impact. 

• Make a positive difference to our community, every day
• Work in close partnership with our schools - supporting the frontline where impact matters most
• Join a collegiate, inclusive and professional team, where strong relationships come first 
• Be clear on roles and responsibilities, within a culture of trust and psychological safety
• Be part of a medium-sized Trust, where we work as one team and everyone belongs 
• Benefit from clear strategic direction, regular briefings and high-quality development led by senior leaders, including the CEO 

About Beckfoot Trust 

Our mission is to create remarkable schools where no child is left behind. Since our establishment in 2013, Beckfoot Trust has grown into a respected, locally rooted family of ten diverse schools (primary, secondary and special) that learn from and support one another.

We are team Beckfoot Trust, and together, we’re making a real difference in our community. Discover more about our vision, the benefits we offer, and how you can join us in shaping the future by visiting our careers page.

Beckfoot Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants as part of our overall vetting checks. 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.  The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020)) provides that when applying for certain jobs, certain spent convictions and cautions are protected and they do not need to be disclosed to employers. If they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.  Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website and further information about filtering offences can be found in DBS filtering guide 

Beckfoot Trust collects and processes personal data in accordance with UK Data Protection Laws. For more information on the personal data we collect and why, please see our Recruitment Privacy Notice: Beckfoot Trust - Privacy Notices  

Click on the useful links below for further information:  

• Beckfoot Trust - Policies and Documents 
• Check if you need to tell someone about your criminal record: When you need to tell someone about your criminal record - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) 
• DBS filtering guide - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)  

Please note, we reserve the right to close advertisements early, either on the advertised closing date, or sooner if required.

Thank you for your interest in this vacancy at Beckfoot Trust. 

If you have any questions, then please do not hesitate to contact a member of our Recruitment Team on the contact details below.