Copleston High School Address: Ipswich, Suffolk IP4 5HD Salary: £39,862 per annum Hours: 37 hours per week, 5 days per week, 52 weeks per year Contract: Permanent. Required as soon as possible Reference: 8693 Based at Copleston High School and is an on-site position. Flexibility to travel and support any of the trust schools is required. We are looking for a professional and experienced HR Manager to join our Copleston High Schoo l site. As HR Manager, you will support the HR Director in providing an effective and efficient HR service across the trust and will work at an operational level focusing on casework, employment practice, policy development and contribution to strategic HR Projects. You will have: a Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development - Level 5 or equivalent experience significant experience in a senior HR role, within a fast-paced environment experience of managing complex HR issues and a strong up to date knowledge of employment law the ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with school leaders, colleagues and trustees as well as fostering a strong team working culture across the HR team. We will offer you: a commitment to your continued professional development a friendly and supportive working environment a Local Government Pension Scheme. If you feel you have the skills and experience to undertake this role and contribute to the success of our school HR service, we look forward to hearing from you. To find out more For additional information about the trust and this school, please visit our website For further information about this role, please contact Nicky Hopoper, HR Director on hr@oxlip.uk to arrange an informal discussion. Please note that due to the Easter Holidays there may be a slight delay in our response times, we will get back to you as soon as possible. How to apply Full details of the post and an application pack are available on our website or email hr@oxlip.uk Please note that only fully completed application forms will be accepted. Please email your completed application form to hr@oxlip.uk Closing date: 9 am, 20 April 2026. Interview date: week commencing 27 April 2026. Interviews may be held prior to the closing date for suitable candidates, we recommend applying as soon as possible. The Oxlip Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools. Oxlip Learning Partnership promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce and encourages applications from all sections of society. We are always keen to hear from talented professionals, at all stages of their career, who believe they can support us in achieving our vision.