HR Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced candidate to join our Multi Academy Trust central HR team as a HR Manager. The successful applicant will be based at the Nova Education Trust offices at the University of Nottingham Innovation Park and will be required to provide support to all the schools in our trust. 

The focus of this new post is to provide an effective HR service to schools within the Nova Education Trust (Nova). The successful candidate will develop an effective relationship with Heads of School and School Business Managers across our trust. The post holder will need to have strong knowledge and experience as an HR generalist as you will be responsible for advising and supporting senior leaders on policy and procedure. This will be a varied role and you will be required to manage a variety of casework including disciplinary, capability, sickness absence, TUPE transfers and restructures and redundancies.

The HR Manager will work within a small team of HR professionals and continually strive to improve systems and processes to ensure Nova is an employer of choice.

To be successful, you will have:

• CIPD Level 5-7 qualification;
• Practical experience in a general HR environment; and
• Have up to date working knowledge of employment law.

The Nova offices are in the Sir Colin Campbell building on the University of Nottingham Jubilee campus. This is a modern, purpose built campus with many state of the art, sustainable and environmentally friendly buildings. It has facilities available to our staff such as a Starbucks coffee shop, two cafes, a convenience store, a discounted gym and plenty of outdoor space including a series of lakes. As part of the Nova Education Trust, you will enjoy the benefits of being part of our group of schools and have access to outstanding CPD, career development opportunities and a Westfield Health healthcare package. We also offer free parking and there are weekly networking events held on campus providing free drinks and cakes.

About the Nova Education Trust

The Nova Education Trust is a dynamic and growing Multi Academy Trust based in the East Midlands. Our Trust Group is committed to providing high quality education to all our students, regardless of their backgrounds. Our track record demonstrates our ability to deliver our core goal achievement for every child. Our portfolio of schools covers both secondary and primary phases, working in a range of different contexts.

Our high expectations are central to the positive ethos that we develop throughout our group of schools. This approach is focused on securing success for all our learners and providing them with the very best life opportunities. Our motto is ‘Work Hard, Be Kind’.

We believe nothing is more important than making a difference to children.

To apply for this post please complete the online application on our website www.novaeducationtrust.net