Ready to step into a Trust-wide HR role?
Are you an HR Advisor in a school or local authority, itching for your next challenge?
Feel like you've outgrown your current role?
Wondering if this is the year you take a leap?
If you're ready to use your HR expertise to make a real difference across a growing Multi Academy Trust, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.
I'm working with Victorious Academies Trust in Tameside to find a Trust HR Manager to support their 15 primary schools.
The Role
As HR Manager for the Trust, you'll be part of the central team, reporting to the COO and working closely with the Executive Team. You'll lead day-to-day HR operations, ensure legal compliance, develop policy, manage casework, and support the roll-out of a new HRIS. You'll also play a key role in shaping the Trust's long-term HR strategy.
The Offer
Actual salary : £42,204 - £47,940
FTE : £44,711 - £50,788
Contract : Term-time + 4 weeks
Pension : Local Government scheme - 19.9% employer contribution
Location : Trust office in Mossley (OL6), with travel to schools across Tameside and Derbyshire
Working pattern : Monday to Friday
Hybrid working: Up to 20% of working time at home around the needs of the trust
HR Manager - Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage recruitment processes across the Trust
Oversee safer recruitment checks (DBS, right to work, qualifications, etc.)
Deliver safer recruitment training for staff and governors
Sit on interview panels and maintain accurate records
Manage new starter induction and probation reviews
Keep all staff records and Single Central Records accurate and up to date
Ensure all absences are recorded in Arbor and return-to-work interviews are completed
Track and report on absence trends, starters/leavers, flexible working and more
Support Headteachers and Office Managers on day-to-day HR matters
Handle HR casework: grievance, conduct, capability, and investigations
Review and update HR policies in line with legislation and Trust priorities
Provide regular reporting to the COO on HR metrics
Mentor school staff to strengthen HR practice and ensure consistency
Oversee and support TUPE processes and HR due diligence
Support contracts with DBS, EAP and OH providers
Manage tasks for the HR admin support team
Provide advice on operational HR matters including maternity, redundancy, overtime, and allowances
Ensure HR activities with financial impact are carefully managed
HR Manager - Requirements:
Minimum CIPD Level 5
Driving licence and own vehicle (mileage will be reimbursed)
A confident communicator who can both challenge and support
Resilient, with sound judgement and a calm approach under pressure
Strong time management and initiative
Analytical and solutions-focused
Up-to-date knowledge of employment law and upcoming changes
Experience with HR policies and procedures - ideally in schools or a MAT
Understanding of how HR fits within wider business operations
Willingness to complete own relevant onboarding checks, including an enhanced DBS.
This role is being handled exclusively by Kellie Gordon at Appoint-Ed. All direct approaches will be forwarded to Kellie. Agency CVs will be regarded as a gift.
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