This role is office-based; however, it also offers some agile or remote working.
Make a difference where it matters most.
We need an experienced, motivated HR Manager to lead the delivery of high-quality HR services across the Isle of Wight Council, with a strong focus on supporting our local schools.
“This is a great time to join the Isle of Wight Council HR Team supporting Children’s Services and Schools as we are building a top-class education system for children and young people on the Island.” - HR Manager TeamIWC
This leadership role within our friendly and welcoming Human Resources service, offers a rare opportunity to combine strategic HR expertise with meaningful impact — helping to improve outcomes for children and young people by supporting the leaders and services that serve them.
If you are passionate about employee relations, policy development and people management – and if you thrive in a customer-focused, values-driven environment – this could be the ideal next step in your HR career.
By providing professional, trusted HR advice and support, you will play a vital part in helping us deliver the priorities within our education strategy and wider organisational ambitions.
About the role
* Lead and manage a team of HR Advisors
* Act as a trusted partner to school leaders, headteachers and governors
* Support schools through a range of HR challenges, including employee relations casework, restructures, service reviews and organisational change.
* Manage a caseload of complex and formal employee relations cases
* Provide expert advice to senior leaders on HR strategy, policy application and workforce change
* Play an active role within the HR Management Team, contributing to service improvement, innovation and a consistent, high-quality customer experience.
* Champion good practice across HR policies, procedures and guidance
* Design and deliver HR and policy-related training
Working with schools
A key part of this role is supporting schools across the Isle of Wight. You will build strong, effective relationships with school leaders and stakeholders, offering practical, solution-focused HR support that reflects the unique context of the education sector. Experience of teachers’ terms and conditions and public sector frameworks will be particularly valuable.
“By providing professional and trusted HR advice and support to these areas, you will be enabling us to achieve our key priorities and ultimately improve the outcomes for children on the Isle of Wight.” HR Manager TeamIWC
About you
You will be an experienced HR professional who brings:
* CIPD Level 7 (or equivalent educational achievement in a relevant discipline)
* Significant experience delivering HR advice in a complex organisation.
* Strong knowledge of employment legislation, HR policy and best practice.
* Proven experience of leading and developing HR teams.
* Excellent influencing, negotiation and communication skills.
* Confidence in supporting organisational change and sensitive employee relations matters.
* The ability to build credibility and trust with senior leaders and school communities.
Why join us?
Make a tangible difference to schools, staff and communities on the Isle of Wight.
Be part of a supportive, professional HR leadership team.
Enjoy agile working arrangements that support your work-life balance.
Your opportunity to shape and improve HR services for the future.
Benefits
PLUS, join #TeamIWC and you'll receive our staff benefits package, which includes:
* Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays!
* Local Government pension scheme
* Discounted Solent ferry travel
* Island bus network discount
* Cycle to work scheme
* Staff parking permit scheme
* Salary sacrifice scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership
* National and local discounts & benefits schemes
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