Details:
- Salary: £47,181 - 52,413 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Liverpool Merseyside
- Date: 4 days ago
Description:
Are you an experienced HR professional looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference?
Pope Francis Catholic Multi Academy Trust is seeking an exceptional People Partner to join our People Team at an exciting stage in our growth and development. As our Trust continues to expand, this is a unique opportunity to play a key role in supporting leaders, developing our workforce and helping our schools provide the very best education for children and young people.
Guided by our values of Joy, Dignity, Mercy, Solidarity and Service, we are committed to creating workplaces where colleagues feel valued, supported and empowered to flourish.
About the Role
This is a varied and rewarding role for a confident HR professional who enjoys building strong relationships, managing complex casework and influencing positive organisational change.
Working closely with the Head of People and school leaders, you will:
Lead on disciplinary, grievance, capability, sickness absence and restructuring casework.
Provide expert HR advice and guidance to leaders and managers.
Support and improve recruitment processes across our schools.
Lead the ongoing implementation and development of the MyNewTerm recruitment platform.
Analyse workforce data and provide meaningful insights and recommendations.
Support organisational development, workforce planning and succession planning.
Deliver HR training and ensure compliance with employment legislation and safeguarding requirements.
Contribute to the development and delivery of the Trust People Plan.
About You
We are looking for an experienced and proactive HR professional who can combine operational excellence with a collaborative and people-focused approach.
You will have:
CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent experience).
Significant experience managing complex employee relations casework.
Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
Experience advising leaders and managers on a wide range of HR matters.
Excellent communication, relationship-building and report-writing skills.
The ability to manage competing priorities and work independently.
A commitment to staff wellbeing, inclusion and continuous improvement.
Desirable
CIPD Level 7 qualification.
Experience within education, academy trusts or maintained schools.
Safer Recruitment qualification.
Experience supporting organisational change and restructuring projects.
Why Join Pope Francis Catholic Multi Academy Trust?
Be part of a growing and ambitious Catholic Multi Academy Trust.
Work within a supportive and experienced People Team.
Access coaching, mentoring and professional development opportunities.
Play a key role in shaping workforce strategy and supporting transformational change.
Make a meaningful contribution to improving outcomes for children and young people across our schools.
Safeguarding
Pope Francis Catholic Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance, verification of qualifications and the right to work in the UK.
Apply Now
If you are passionate about people, education and making a positive impact across a growing Trust, we would love to hear from you