HR & Talent Business Partner

Location: Devon (Home based role)

Hours/Contract: Full-time, permanent position: 37.5 hours per week (The Trust welcomes applications from those wishing to work flexibly such as part-time, job-share, term time working, compressed hours.   Please indicate this on your application form).

Salary Grade: Grade I (£38,890 per annum, pro rata, rising to a maximum of £43,857 per annum, pro rata.  New starters will commence on the bottom of the salary range)

The Role:  This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR and OD Professional to join a developing Multi Academy Trust (MAT) and to work closely with the wider Senior Leadership Team and the Academies within the Trust. The postholder will be expected to contribute at both the strategic and operational level.

Your main focus will be on the following areas:

• Leadership development

• Succession planning

• Talent management (attracts, onboards, develops and retains great people)

• Employee engagement

• Health and wellbeing

• Helping people to develop through the organisation

The Person: This is a unique opportunity for a self-motivated and highly organised HR professional looking to be instrumental in the development of the HR and OD provision and be part of a fast-growing and dynamic Multi-Academy Trust in the South West.

We are looking for a genuinely passionate individual that has not yet hit their peak. You will be someone that is on a definite upward trajectory in your career with huge desire to develop. We are looking for someone who has the right aptitude and approach that will ensure you pick things up quickly.

You will be someone who is motivated, innovative and challenging and can substantiate past achievements.

You may be an experienced HR & talent professional or an experienced HR generalist looking for your next opportunity to develop further. You will be a Chartered Member of the CIPD.  Experience in the public sector is desirable but not essential.

Next Steps: So if you think this role may be for you and want to be involved at this exciting time in our development, please get in touch by calling Karen Burnard, Executive Assistant to the Director of HR on 07927 679002 or email at karen.burnard@reachsouth.org

Closing date: for applications is Wednesday 9 June 2021 at midnight.

Interview Date: Initial interviews will take place on Tuesday 15 June via Zoom followed by a final interview on Monday 21 June 2021 in Plymouth.

To apply:  All applications to be made directly through TES.

Opportunities and Benefits:  We offer a competitive salary plus LGPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits including 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years. We’re proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction, are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community. There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Reach South Academy Trust is committed to ensuring that there is no discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation at any stage of the recruitment process or in the terms and conditions offered to new employees, or promoted employees.

Please note that Reach South Academy Trust can only consider applications from candidates eligible to work in the UK, and who can provide the required documentation and where a candidate does not need a Skilled Worker Visa.