What skills and experience we're looking for
The GORSE Academies Trust is seeking to recruit a dynamic and experienced Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to join our friendly and forward-thinking central HR team. Reporting to the Assistant Director of HR and working closely with our Director of HR, the HRBP plays a key role in aligning HR strategies with organisational goals across a portfolio of GORSE academies. The successful candidate will partner with senior leaders, support performance management, drive organisational development, manage complex employee relations, and contribute to key strategic HR initiatives that foster an inclusive and engaging workplace culture aligned to our GORSE values.
We are looking for an individual who has:
• A minimum level 5 qualification in HR, preferably CIPD (essential).
• A full UK driving license and daily access to a vehicle, as the role will involve working at all the academies within the Trust.
• Strong practical knowledge of HR best practices, employment law, and compliance regulations.
• Significant experience as a HR Business Partner, HR Advisor, or HR Manager role.
• Proven ability to manage complex employee relations cases, drive organisational development, and deliver data-informed HR solutions.
• A collaborative approach and skilled at influencing and building relationships across all levels.
What the school offers its staff
As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:
• Membership of a teacher or local government pension scheme, depending on the role.
• A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers.
• £2k Cycle to work scheme.
Further details about the role
About us:
GORSE has a well-known reputation for changing the deal for children and young adults who come from some of the most impoverished parts of the country. Our central mission is to ensure that we play a significant role in removing the stubborn link between poverty and academic underperformance. Consequently, our students and our professionals are in the vanguard of the national drive which seeks to prove that where teaching is excellent, leadership inspiring and behaviour standards exemplary all children excel regardless of background.
Our 15 academies, central team, Teaching School Hub and GORSE SCITT work in a tightknit manner which sees our students prospering as a result of great partnership. Our professionals recognise the enormous advantage that comes from belonging to a network of excellence and we as a trust recognise that there is much to be gained when great organisations work with integrity, moral purpose and determination.
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How to Apply:
If you’re as excited about this opportunity as we are, you can download the Job Description, Person Specification, and Application Form from this page, by email torecruitment@tgat.org.ukor by telephone on 0113 487 8888.
Please note if you submit an electronic application, we will not require a hard copy.CVs are not accepted.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check. We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.