Beckfoot Trust is seeking a proactive, experienced HR practitioner to play a key role in supporting our people processes and helping us to create an inclusive and high‑performing work environment. We are looking for someone who:
Responsibilities
* Lead and develop a trusted, centralised HR service – setting clear standards and building strong relationships
* Provide authoritative advice on employment law, employee relations and casework – balancing risk, fairness and pragmatism
* Shape and embed people policies, process and HR systems that are consistent, compliant and user‑friendly
* Champion our mission – creating remarkable schools where no child is left behind – through excellent people leadership
* Lead on employee relations, people policy, workforce planning and HR operations across our Trust, driving continual improvement in our ways of working and ensuring our leaders receive consistent, high‑quality HR support
* Make a positive difference to our community, every day
* Work in close partnership with our schools – supporting the frontline where impact matters most
* Join a collegiate, inclusive and professional team, where strong relationships come first
* Be clear on roles and responsibilities, within a culture of trust and psychological safety
* Be part of a medium‑sized Trust, where we work as one team and everyone belongs
* Benefit from clear strategic direction, regular briefings and high‑quality development led by senior leaders, including the CEO
About Beckfoot Trust
We bring together 10 schools across primary, secondary and special phases – giving us real breadth, shared learning and a stronger collective impact. Our mission is to create remarkable schools where no child is left behind. Since our establishment in 2013, Beckfoot Trust has grown into a respected, locally rooted family of ten diverse schools (primary, secondary and special) that learn from and support one another.
Beckfoot Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants as part of our overall vetting checks.
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