Job Overview
Salary: £30,881 - £34,745 (per annum)
Contract Type: Fixed term (Maternity Cover)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Crewe Campus
We are seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to join our team at our Crewe Campus.
This is an excellent opportunity for an innovative and inspiring HR professional to join the College as part of a collaborative and supportive HR team. This will be a key post to help support the aims and objectives of the Organisational Development and HR department.
Key Responsibilities
* To provide generalist HR advice to designated business areas;
* Provide advice and support to staff and managers on Organisational Development and HR matters, including recruitment, absence, learning and development, employee relations, performance, and employment conditions.
* Produce data, reports and statistical analysis using the HR system that are relevant to College requirements; and
* To provide advice and guidance to ensure all College safeguarding obligations are adhered to at all times.
Key Person Specification Requirements
* CIPD level 5 qualification or working towards;
* GCSE Grade C (4/5) in English and Maths;
* Significant experience (minimum 5years) in a comparable, busy and fast paced mid-level HR role;
* Experience managing end-to-end recruitment and selection processes;
* Experienced in managing absence and attendance processes, including casework and policy application;
* Extensive experience of effectively managing and coordinating complex HR and employee related issues to set timescales and deadlines;
* Excellent level of digital literacy;
* Excellent inter-personal skills with the ability to develop positive working relationships at all levels;
* Ability to influence and coach senior stakeholders;
* Excellent accuracy and attention to detail;
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver under pressure
* Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion in work and the learning environment;
* Up-to-date occupational experience; and
* Enhanced DBS check.
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further details.
If you’re interested in this new opportunity, you can apply by sending a completed application form to recruitment@ccsw.ac.uk by 9am on 19 August 2025.
We do not consider applications submitted through recruitment agencies.
The selection process will take place on 28 August 2025.
Benefits
* Access to world-class facilities
* Access to new qualifications to support your career in education such as short online courses in the areas below. If you’re interested in learning more about this, please email recruitment@ccsw.ac.uk.
* Equality and Diversity
* Information, Advice and Guidance
* Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent
* Principles of Customer Service
* Financial support offered to obtain your teacher qualification
* Extensive upskilling and professional development opportunities
* Competitive salary
* Pension scheme with generous employer contributions (28.68% for TPS and 21% for LGPS)
* 35 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
* Onsite fitness and childcare facilities
* Employee benefit platform
* Onsite Costa, café, shop, restaurants and hair and beauty salon
* Free onsite parking
* Employee Referral Scheme
* Staff Awards
If you wish to discuss any aspects of the role prior to making an application, then please email recruitment@ccsw.ac.uk where arrangements will be made for a discussion with the relevant department.
Cheshire College South and West is an equal opportunities employer and 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 the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Successful applicants will be required to provide a DBS Disclosure, Right to Work evidence and original qualification certificates. Online checks will be carried out and references will be sought. #J-18808-Ljbffr