HR Business Partner South-West Based (Hybrid with travel across the South West of England) Full-time | Permanent £45,000 - £50,000 per annum Summary Tide Partnership is proud to be working with a values-led residential children’s care & Education provider, looking to expand their People team with an experienced HR Business Partner. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing organisation where safeguarding, compliance, and leadership development are at the heart of their work. You’ll be part of a people-first culture where HR is trusted to lead, influence, and shape the future. The Role Aligned to the Regional Managing Director, you’ll be the key strategic HR lead across a group of Education services. With multiple acquisitions and differing service cultures across the patch, we’re looking for someone adaptable - a true chameleon - who can flex their style, build strong relationships, and provide tailored support to leaders at all levels. You’ll be confident working in regulated care environments, with a strong grip on employment law, safeguarding, and risk management. You'll also be someone who enjoys rolling up your sleeves - designing and facilitating leadership sessions, coaching new managers, and helping embed a consistent, positive culture. Key Responsibilities Partner with the Regional MD and operational leaders to drive cultural alignment and people strategy Build leadership capability by coaching and supporting newly appointed and developing managers Design, facilitate and roll out leadership development programmes when required Provide expert advice on safeguarding-related HR issues and safer recruitment practices Manage complex employee relations and long-term absence cases Support risk and compliance by contributing to audits, inspections, and risk registers Present people insights to senior stakeholders in a confident, narrative-led way Deliver tailored HR support across a diverse, multi-site organisation Benefits Include Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package High-trust, values-led working culture Close partnership with regional leadership Career development opportunities and L&D ownership Generous annual leave Travel Requirements This is a regional role. You’ll need to travel regularly across the South-West, so a valid driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential. Essential Criteria Proven experience in an HR Business Partner or Senior Advisor role within Education Strong knowledge of employment law and safeguarding responsibilities Experienced facilitator with a track record of delivering leadership or management development initiatives Comfortable navigating complex ER issues and organisational risk Adaptable communicator able to work across multiple service cultures Desirable Criteria CIPD Level 5 or above Experience of HR in organisations with acquisition, merger, or cultural integration challenges Familiarity with risk registers and regulatory inspections Strong analytical skills with experience using people data to shape decisions Tide Partnership is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this vacancy. Tide Partnership Ltd is a limited company registered in England & Wales (Registered Number: 12788363) and is an Equal Opportunities Employer. If you'd like any information on how we process your data, please see our privacy policy.