Penrose Learning Trust Address: Colchester, Suffolk CO7 6RJ Salary: £40,778 - £58,588 per annum Hours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year Contract: Permanent. Required from January 2026 - notice period allowing Reference: 8175 This is a career-defining opportunity to join our central team at Penrose Learning Trust as Head of Service HR. We are seeking a skilled and values-driven HR Manager to play a pivotal role in supporting our schools and central teams. This is a key leadership position within our trust, responsible for shaping and delivering a high-quality HR service that supports our people and culture strategy across all phases. If you are looking for a strategic and operational HR leadership role—working collaboratively with a successful, forward-thinking team that strives for every pupil and member of staff to be the very best version of themselves, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. You will have: experience of leading HR functions in a complex or multi-site organisation (education experience desirable but not essential) a strong understanding of employment law, HR policy, and best practice the ability to develop and implement effective people strategies excellent interpersonal and communication skills strong organisational and planning abilities, with a proactive and solution-focused approach. Penrose Learning Trust was established in 2017 and rebranded in 2023. We are a growing trust, currently comprising four high schools and five primary schools, with a carefully managed approach to expansion. Our schools share a belief that every young person deserves access to excellent educational provision, and we work together to support and drive improvement across all settings. Our central team, based at East Bergholt High School, includes School Improvement, Finance, HR, Estates, and IT. These teams work collaboratively to support Headteachers and school staff in delivering the best possible education. We pride ourselves on our positive, hardworking ethos and collegiate atmosphere. How to apply For further details about the post and how to apply, please visit our website Closing date: 4 pm, 8 December 2025. Interview date: 16 December or 19 December 2025. Penrose Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to provide references, undergo employment checks and an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.