HR Business Partner

Human Resources Business Partner

Start date: As soon as possible                   

Location: Gosforth Academy, with travel across the Trust as required

Contract type: Full time, 37 hours per week (flexible working options may be considered)

Contract term: Permanent

Salary: N8 £36, 298 - £40,478 (Pay Award Pending)

Reporting To: Deputy HR Director – HR Services

Gosforth Group require an enthusiastic and proactive HR Business Partner to play a pivotal role in supporting the delivery of a proactive and forward thinking HR operational advice and support service across the Trust.

 This is a new role and a unique opportunity to join us at an exciting time as we plan to grow and further develop our central HR function to support the continued provision of an efficient and effective Trust-wide HR service and facilitate the Trust’s aims for growth.

 You'll be an experienced HR professional who understands how to achieve our Trust vision through the provision of an excellent HR operational advice and support service, working in partnership with academy leadership teams on all employee relations matters, ensuring timely and effective resolution, and supporting leaders through Trust/Academy change programmes.

You will be a confident communicator, with the ability to communicate with diverse audiences, proven experience of all aspects of operational HR delivery, sound understanding employment legislation and the ability to effectively translate legislation into your practice, ensuring any organisational risks are identified and well managed.

You will have experience of effectively managing your own ER caseload, as well as the ability to contribute and support HR related projects, to drive change and improvement throughout the academies you support.

 You will have a calm, organised nature, with the ability to work professionally to strict deadlines, responding effectively and efficiently to challenges, bringing vision and drive to make things happen.

Finally, the successful candidate must be able to manage their time effectively to ensure they regularly visit the academy’s they support, maintaining positive and successful working relationships with colleagues across the Trust, whilst also spending time with the central HR team to support project work. It is therefore important that you are comfortable working as part of a team and independently.

 Please refer to attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

 What we offer

·        An opportunity to work with highly-skilled professionals

·        An academy with its community at heart

·        A commitment to professional development

·        Cycle to Work Scheme

·        Discounted Travel Scheme

·        Generous Annual Leave entitlement, starting at 29 days increasing to 34 after 5 years

·        Local Government Pension Scheme

·        Free use of an on-site gym

·        Free parking

 If you would like an informal discussion about the role please contact Debbie Worrall: Debbie.worrall@gosforthgroup.org.uk

 The closing date for applications is 9.00am on Monday 26 June 2023. Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email of the interview arrangements. Please ensure your correct email address is provided on your application form.

 Interviews are scheduled to take place on Thursday 20 July 2023.

 This is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference within a positive and exciting environment. If you share our ethos of progression, diversity and dynamism then we would be delighted to hear from you.

 If you have any queries please email hr@ga.newcastle.sch.uk. Alternatively visit our website Vacancies (gosforthgroup.org.uk) for further details and an application form. 

 Completed application forms to be returned to hr@ga.newcastle.sch.uk

 Following the shortlisting process, where applicable, candidates who attend interview will be reimbursed reasonable expenses for travel and accommodation.

Unfortunately, we are unable to notify candidates individually if they have not been successful with their application.

 Gosforth Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to undergo enhanced DBS clearance.