HR Manager

We are looking for a resilient and enthusiastic HR professional who wants to make a difference to our schools. You will help continue to improve the quality of education and care we provide nationally. You must be willing to travel, learn and play a key role in our growing team of HR professionals.

Bolton based with national travel

Acorn Care and Education, now part of the National Fostering Agency Group, is a leading provider of specialist living and learning services for vulnerable children and young people.  

We have dedicated colleagues who care passionately and are committed to creating better lives for the children and young people in our care. Due to continued growth we now have an opportunity for a HR Manager to join our team.

About the Role

As HR Manager for Education, you will provide HR support and guidance to our schools nationwide.

In this generalist role you will support the roll out of business initiatives, supporting organisational change, delivering training and providing professional advice to managers on HR policies and procedures. create annual people plans that proactively support the successful achievement of business objectives. Working as a key member of the HR function you will help drive improved people initiatives including attraction, retention, attendance, capability, performance management and engagement.

You will work closely with the Senior HRBP, ER Manager, HR Shared Services, Recruitment and other HR Business Partners to share best practice and deliver outstanding HR Services that enable change and further growth.

Based out of our Bolton office with UK travel to sites approximately three days per week.

Who are we looking for?

We want to hear from you if you are an HR Advisor looking for the next step in your career or if you are an HR Business Partner looking to further develop your skills. You will be used to working in a multi-site environment and will enjoy meeting varied requirements whilst driving the objectives of your HR team & colleagues.

This is an exciting time to join the business as it goes through significant change and growth. If you are motivated by working for a business that will utilise all your HR and stakeholder management skills, whilst also making a real difference to people’s lives, we want to speak to you.

Closing date for applications:  

Please contact Senior HR Business Partner rory.mcleod@acorncare.co.uk with any queries.   

Acorn Care and Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young people in our care. Successful applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.