HR (People Services) Partner

Are you passionate about using your HR skills to make a difference?

Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where you can grow your career and make a tangible difference to the lives of children?

If so, we are thrilled you’re considering this opportunity! It is a fantastic and exciting time to join our People Team here at Brunel Academies Trust!

We have an exciting opportunity for a CIPD qualified, hardworking, pragmatic People Services Partner to join our small, established People team based in our Swindon Central Office.

You will provide a comprehensive and pragmatic advice and support service to education provisions across Brunel to enable the best outcomes for our Children and Young People (CYP) and supporting the organisation’s growth.

You will work flexibly across sites within Swindon and Wiltshire and act as the main point of contact for Headteachers/Heads of Service within your remit. Actively engaging with, and supporting to develop, new processes to ensure practice across Brunel is consistent and in line with Brunel’s core values, challenging where appropriate, and working innovatively to continually improve the People Services offering.

It is a busy office, with plenty of variety to keep you going, so time management and flexibility is a must. You represent the Brunel professional brand in all that you do from speaking to employees to third party suppliers and stakeholders. Being able to quickly build and maintain rapport is beneficial.

Education HR experience is naturally beneficial, but more importantly we are looking for the right person with the right skills. By working with schools and provisions, we have the privilege of contributing to the educational journey of children and making a difference to their lives. Your work will directly contribute to creating environments where both our employees and our students thrive.We understand the importance of a work-life balance and therefore we work on a hybrid model: Two days at home and three days in the office or from school site. While we work all year round, we do feel the benefit of the school holidays which allow us those quiet times in which we can catch up and plan for the next term.

The attached job description and person specification will detail your role in full.

Interview: 21.02.2025 or as received

Note: Applicants will be considered as received. Should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early.

Hours: 37 per week. We offer hybrid working – 2 days at home/3 days in the office

This post necessitates travel between sites, if you do not have a driving license or means of transport, you will need to demonstrate how you will meet this criterion. 

Benefits

Whether through continuous professional development, personal and impartial support, or exciting discounts to enjoy with friends and family, Brunel Academies Trust have a package of excellent benefits which are available to all employees, including:

• Support on continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities
• Brunel Perks – exclusive discounts on a range of products and retailers from cinema tickets, food shopping and holidays
• Discounts with Swindon Designer Outlet Village
• Carefirst – impartial counselling service in person, by video call or phone as well as a citizen’s advice function for advice and support on personal or professional queries
• Excellent pension scheme - 26% contribution from the Trust
• Free on-site parking
• Annual pay progression opportunities
• Continuous Service date honoured

We encourage you to learn more about us through our website.

Safeguarding Statement

Brunel Academies Trust is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people (CYP) and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check, references and medical clearance. All references will be obtained prior to interview in line with Safer Recruitment and KCSIE, and further references may be sought as deemed necessary.

Brunel Academies Trust is dedicated to the vision of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that reflects diversity from the communities it serves. We value the contributions of all colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds and actively seek to promote an environment which is free from discrimination and harassment; which at the same time supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance.

Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010, Brunel Academies Trust welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process that is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, pronouns preference, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy, paternity or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

In order for your application to be formally considered, we require a fully completed application form in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education & Safer Recruitment. This must include your education history, qualifications with dates and an unbroken employment history from leaving full time education to present day (with gaps accounted for). Please make sure all gaps in employment are explained in the box provided.