We're looking for a strategic and solutions-focused HR Manager to join our Central HR Team at Cabot Learning Federation. This is a pivotal role within our Employee Relations Team, where you'll lead on complex casework, drive organisational change, and influence HR practice across our diverse multi-academy trust. You'll work closely with Principals, senior leaders, and external partners to deliver high-quality, pragmatic HR advice and support. From safeguarding and compliance to TUPE and employment law, your expertise will help shape a proactive, values-led HR service that supports our academies and central teams. This is a trust-wide role, offering variety, challenge, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across the federation.
* Be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking HR team that values innovation and integrity.
* Lead on strategic HR projects and contribute to shaping policy and practice across the trust.
* Enjoy flexible hybrid working and a supportive culture that prioritises wellbeing and development.
* Gain exposure to a wide range of HR activities across primary, secondary, and alternative provision settings.
* Access career development opportunities within a growing multi-academy trust.
Why work at CLF?
We are a diverse and inclusive community of 36 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we're all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We're proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others. We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered. As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs - a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form. As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.
You will have:
* Significant experience in employee relations, including leading change programmes (e.g. TUPE, restructures, redundancies).
* Strong knowledge of UK employment law and safeguarding practices in education.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to coach, influence and build trust across all levels.
* A Chartered CIPD membership and ideally a degree-level qualification.
* A proactive, analytical mindset with the ability to problem-solve and manage complex, sensitive situations.
* A commitment to equity, inclusion, and continuous improvement in HR practice.
Benefits
* Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
* Generous annual leave.
* A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in-role/wider-trust development opportunities.
* Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
* Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
* A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
* Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking plus many more!
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