About the Role
We are seeking a proactive, solutions-focused and educationally driven People Business Partner to join our Multi-Academy Trust. This is a key role where you will work in close partnership with Headteachers, Principals, and senior leaders across our schools to deliver both strategic and operational HR support.

Operating across a diverse group of academies, you will play a vital role in aligning people strategies with educational priorities, supporting school improvement, and enabling leaders to effectively manage their teams. You will be instrumental in driving a positive, inclusive and high-performing culture across the Trust, ensuring that our staff are supported to deliver the best outcomes for pupils.  The role is predominantly working with Bristol based academies but could involve working with academies in and around Swindon occasionally.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Headteachers, Principals, and senior leaders to develop and implement people strategies that support school and Trust improvement priorities
• Ensure consistent application of Trust policies, procedures, and HR best practice across all academies
• Provide expert, pragmatic advice on complex employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, and absence management
• Lead and support organisational change processes, including restructures, consultations, and staffing reviews across schools
• Use workforce data and insight to inform decision-making, support school leaders, and improve organisational performance
• Oversee the preparation and quality assurance of HR documentation, ensuring compliance and consistency across the Trust
• Work in partnership with the Finance Business Partners, Recruitment Team to support workforce planning, safer recruitment, and talent management across multiple sites
• Working with the Head of People Employee Engagement, champion staff wellbeing, engagement, and inclusion initiatives across the Trust
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, safeguarding requirements, and Trust policies

About You

• CIPD Level 5 qualified (or equivalent experience)
• Proven experience in an HR Business Partner or senior HR advisory role, ideally within education or a multi-site organisation
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and its practical application within a school environment
• Experience of working with senior leaders, with the ability to influence, challenge and support effectively
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to multitask and manage a varied caseload across multiple schools
• Confident in managing complex employee relations cases with professionalism and sound judgement
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret workforce data and provide meaningful insight
• Resilient, adaptable and able to operate effectively in a fast-paced, changing environment
• A genuine commitment to supporting education and improving outcomes for children and young people

What We Offer

• A great team to become part of
• A competitive salary and local government pension scheme
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression within a growing Trust
• A supportive, collaborative and values-driven working environment
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact across multiple schools and communities
• Flexible / hybrid working arrangements, where operationally possible.