HR Business Partner - Regional

Summary:

HR Business Partner - Regional role at a school in Milton Keynes and Coventry.

About the School:

A school committed to ambition, equity, and opportunity, with a strong focus on academic excellence, personal development, and leadership at every level. It fosters a collaborative culture and invests in professional growth and sustainable growth.

The Opportunity:

As an HR Business Partner - Regional, you will support school leaders across Milton Keynes, Coventry, and the central team, helping to create well-run, high-performing environments where staff can thrive and students succeed. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on education and leadership across multiple schools.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build strong, confident relationships with school leaders and provide expert HR advice
• Advise on complex employee relations, performance, attendance, and change management
• Coach and develop School HR Officers to ensure consistent HR practice
• Support organisational change and people-focused initiatives
• Ensure compliance with Trust policies, safeguarding, and statutory processes
• Use data and insight to identify trends and drive improvement
• Contribute to Trust-wide HR projects, training, and networks
• Navigate challenge and influence senior leaders effectively

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Strong experience in employee relations casework and HR systems
• Hold CIPD Level 5+ and up-to-date HR legislation knowledge
• Ability to work across multiple sites and manage complex HR issues
• Confidence in using Excel to analyse HR data and produce meaningful reports
• Resilient, proactive, and solutions-focused approach
• Commitment to fairness, inclusion, and high expectations

Preferred

• Experience with Teaching English as a Second Language
• Background in education or leadership development
• Experience with Trust-wide HR projects and training initiatives
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary of c£45,000 per annum
• Full health, dental, and vision insurance
• Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth
• Supportive and inclusive work culture
• Flexible working arrangements where appropriate