HR Business Partner
1. £49,723 - £55,295 FTE (SAT I)
2. Full Time
3. Start Date: ASAP
4. Close Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2026
5. Based in East Sussex
6. £49,723 - £55,295 FTE (SAT I)
7. Permanent position, Full/Part Time
8. Hybrid Working
9. Flexible Working Considered
10. Initial Interviews: 29th January 2026
Are you an experienced HR professional?
Do you want to be part of a growing team of professionals supporting our family of schools and employees?
Do you have the passion and drive to ‘make a difference’?
Our HR Team ensure outstanding service delivery is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to providing a positive HR experience to all of our schools and employees. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR Business Partner to join our team to primarily support our schools in East Sussex.
The main purpose of the role is to provide high quality, professional human resources advice, guidance and support to schools and central services team. (see job description for more detail).
What we want from you:
11. Minimum of Level 5 CIPD qualification or equivalent relevant practical experience.
12. Excellent knowledge of employment legislation with an up-to-date understanding of relevant case law.
13. Proven experience of providing advisory support within Education, the Local Authority or Public sector.
14. Good customer and business focus, with a track record of identifying and delivering practical and innovative HR solutions within the framework of organisational policies and procedures.
15. Clean UK driving licence and access to own vehicle
16. Ability to travel to our schools in Kent, Bromley and East Sussex.
What we offer you:
17. Competitive Salary
18. 28 days annual leave (rising to 30 after five years continuous service)
19. Cycle to work scheme – tax efficient scheme to acquire a bike for cycling to work
20. Access to Employee Assistance Programme
21. Supportive leadership team
22. Local Government Pensions Scheme
23. Access to a wide range of high street discounts
24. Continuous Professional Development
If this sounds like the job you are looking for, we would love to hear from you.
Part of the recruitment process may involve a test, presentation, or other assessment.
Interested applicants are welcome to contact us at
Closing Date – 26 January 2026
Initial (remote) interviews – 29th January 2026
Face-to-Face interviews – 2nd February 2026
Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.