What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a skilled HR professional who thrives in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. You will bring a solutions-focused approach, excellent communication skills, and the ability to influence at all levels of the organisation.
The post holder will be responsible for a partnership group of academies and will act as the first line HR interface with between the Central HR Team and your academies, and be responsible for the effectiveness of the operational delivery of the HR support to Headteachers and Business Managers.
Responsible for providing quality advice, guidance and support across a breadth of HR activity in line with Trust policy and procedures, ensuring effective support and challenge is provided to ensure legal compliance. Contribute to, and support, the delivery of the People Strategy and annual plan, deputising for the Head of People and Development when required. In addition to working alongside your academies, there will be the requirement to provide HR support and advice to Central Team colleagues including members of the Executive Team.
What the school offers its staff
The University of Chichester (Multi) Academy Trust is a growing and inclusive Trust committed to improving the life chances of every child. With a strong focus on collaboration and innovation, we work tirelessly to ensure that every school in our Trust delivers exceptional education and fosters a positive, thriving environment for pupils and staff alike.
As HR Business Partner, you will play a pivotal role in driving the Trust’s people strategy, working closely with senior leaders, school-based teams, and the wider HR function to deliver high-quality, professional support across our academies.
We are looking for a skilled HR professional who thrives in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. You will bring a solutions-focused approach, excellent communication skills, and the ability to influence at all levels of the organisation.
What We Offer
• Employee Benefits Platform
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• LGPS Pension
• Access to professional development and career progression opportunities within a growing Trust.
• A supportive, inclusive culture that values your contribution.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.