Ref
197615
Number of Posts
1
Grade
Grade 10 SCP FTE £46,142 - £51,357).
Salary
£43121 to £ weeks per year
Term
Full-time.
Perm / FTC
Permanent.
Required
(November
Hours
37 hours a week.
Closing Date
23/09/2025.
Location
Unity College, Towneley Holmes, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 3DF (1429 on roll)
Tel:
School website:
Summary
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced, people-focussed HR professional to play a key role at Unity College. You will lead the delivery of our HR policies and procedures, ensuring a friendly, supportive and effective HR service that models best practice and complies with legislation.
As HR Manager, you will work closely with leaders and managers across the college, acting as an advisor on all aspects of HR and people management. Your expertise will help shape a positive working culture and ensure our staff are well supported.
Unity College is one of the largest 11–16 schools in Lancashire, with over 200 staff. In this role, you will be at the heart of supporting and developing our workforce. You'll also benefit from the support of external HR advisors, giving you access to specialist guidance when needed.
With a 42-week working year and 10 weeks' leave, this role offers the perfect balance of professional challenge and personal time.
We offer:
* the opportunity to be integral to College improvement
* well-considered professional development and a wide range of professional opportunities, including significant leadership development opportunities
* excellent career progression opportunities
* a high level of support for all new staff
* an exciting and stimulating place to work in a friendly environment
* a modern, purpose-built building and excellent facilities
You will:
- share the College's very high expectations
- be committed to working collaboratively with colleagues, students and parents
- be confident in your ability to support and develop colleagues
- be enthusiastic about giving young people the best possible start in life
For further details about the post including details of how to apply, please visit https://unity- or contact Joanne Lever, HR Manager:
The closing date for applications is Tuesday 23 September 2025 at 9.00am. Interviews will take place on a date to be confirmed.
Unity College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References will be taken up for all shortlisted applicants, and the successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure and other employment checks.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
Please note that this vacancy closes at 9am on 23/09/2025
Essential Qualifications
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Desirable Qualifications
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Essential Experience
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Desirable Experience
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For an informal discussion please contact:
Please contact Joanne Lever, HR Manager,
Equal Opportunities statement
An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.