Head of People Services (Maternity Cover FTC)

This is an exceptional opportunity for a strategic and people-centric Education HR leader to play a pivotal role in supporting Brunel Academies Trust and its subsidiary company Brunel Education on its People strategy during a period of transformation. If you excel in dynamic environments and have a proven track record in developing and maintaining high-performing People teams and Payroll functions, we would be delighted to hear from you.

The successful candidate will be an experienced Education Head of People or Senior HR Leader, with a strong background operating at senior leadership level and managing relationships with multiple stakeholders.

In this role, you will work closely with the Director of People & Culture to make a significant contribution to the achievement of the Trust’s strategic People aims. Full details of this exciting and unique opportunity and the dynamics of this role, can be found in the attached job description.

About You:

• Degree-qualified or equivalent senior HR leadership experience
• CIPD Level 5
• Chartered CIPD membership
• Employment law including TUPE
• Education People/HR experience including payroll
• Full driving license and own transport – travel to our Swindon and wider Wiltshire sites is required
• Extensive experience managed and leading a team of People professionals at various levels
• Demonstrable breadth of generalist HR experience in ER, policy development, employee engagement, change management, codes of practice, legislation and project management
• Working and consulting with Trade Unions to achieve positive outcomes
• Utilising data to inform action planning to achieve outcomes and add value to the organisation
• Extensive experience of independently managing casework, advising on investigations and preparing for and attending formal hearings in relation to conduct, capability and grievance

Benefits

Brunel Academies Trust is a rapidly developing Multi Academy Trust. We value our colleagues and the effort they put into our children and young people day in and out. Whether through continuous professional development (CPD) to feed your ambitions, personal and impartial support through challenging days or exciting and easy to use discounts to enjoy with friends and family, we have a package of excellent benefits which are available to all employees including:

• A positive and friendly working environment. 
• CPD programme and training. 
• Opportunities and support for continued professional growth. 
• Employee Assistance Programme.  
• Reduced membership fee at local Health and Fitness Club.
• 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 - LGPS

Most importantly, we can promise that you will achieve a high level of job satisfaction through the professional family community our colleagues represent and the positive impact your role will have in shaping our children and young people’s futures. Your role matters.

In the first instance we would welcome your application via SAM People Recruit. However, if you are unable to complete the application on this platform, please contact the team using resourcingswindon@brunel.org.uk or 01793 268820 and we will be able to issue a Word version of the application form for completion and return by the deadline. Unfortunately, in line with Safer Recruitment, we are unable to accept CVs.

Interviews: Tuesday 01st July

Contract: MAT Cover FTC up to 12 months or until the post holder returns

To learn more about our Trust and our mission, please do visit our website at www.brunel.org.uk

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.

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.