People Services Manager

Do you want to work in an environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential? We’re ready to take our People Management services to the next level – are you ready for the challenge?

Roles like this don’t come around very often. This is a superb opportunity for an exceptional HR/People Services professional, ideally with school experience, to work in a leading independent school based in Kent. If you share our values of confidence, compassion, courage and courtesy at all times, we’d like to hear from you.   

About you

The successful candidate will bring professionalism, diplomacy and impeccable time management skills, overseeing a varied people centred role which includes the whole employment life cycle. You will demonstrate a strong understanding of best practice and thrive in a busy but supportive environment. This is much more than your standard People Management/HR role. Informal enquires are welcome via Diane Jenner, Director of People on 01580 236365.

As an exceptional School, we want to attract, retain, and develop diverse talent at all levels so that our pupils feel and understand the power and depth of a diverse community. This means recruiting from the widest possible pool of talent, removing barriers that can prevent people from showing their full potential, and fostering a fully inclusive environment which maximises collaboration and empowers everyone.

Key skill set required for this role

• Proven knowledge and experience of operational people management in a regulated or unionised environment 
• Strong HR generalist ideally with an understanding of the independent school sector or willingness to learn quickly
• Solid Employee Relations knowledge
• Strong collaboration, ownership and accountability
• An eye for detail ensuring all regulatory, legislative and statutory requirements are met
• Demonstrable HR project experience 
• Excellent IT systems knowledge and a strong level of confidence in terms of reporting
• Fundamental to fulfilling the responsibilities of this role is the ability to respond flexibly, positively and successfully to the needs and aspirations of the people we support

In return for your commitment

Please use this link to see the fantastic benefits available at Benenden School 

https://www.benenden.school/our-school/current-vacancies/working-benenden

Could you be the one?

This is no ordinary role – we strive to attract extraordinary people.  We anticipate a strong field and reserve the right to move quickly for the right candidate. This means we may close the advert earlier than listed. Ideally the successful candidate will join us early in 2023.

For a full job description and to apply, please download an application form from our website by clicking the apply button.

Completed applications should be sent to the HR department at recruitment@benenden.school by 9:00am on Thursday 5 January 2023. 

The School will close this post early should they appoint to the position.

The post-holder will be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children with whom they come into contact. They must ensure compliance with the School’s Child Protection Policy Statement at all times, this appointment will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. Benenden School is committed to equal opportunities and equal pay for all employees.