HR Manager
| Posting date: | 03 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 June 2026 |
| Location: | Liverpool, Not recorded, L22 5PL |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | bb48c03a-7451-463d-9d05-3870d1d922f7 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a proactive, people-focused and highly organised Trust HR Manager to join our central team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and shape HR practice across our Trust, supporting school leaders and staff while driving forward key strategic projects.
In this varied and rewarding role, you will:
• Lead on complex employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, capability and absence management
• Support Headteachers and leadership teams with expert HR advice and guidance
• Oversee safer recruitment processes and ensure compliance with safeguarding requirements
• Manage and develop HR systems, policies and procedures across the Trust
• Lead on major HR projects including restructures, TUPE processes and job evaluation
• Help foster a positive, inclusive and supportive culture for all staff.
What the school offers its staff
• A supportive and collaborative Trust environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• The chance to play a key role in shaping the future of our schools and workforce
• A role where no two days are the same
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme and a range of other benefits.
Further details about the role
We are seeking someone who:
• Has significant HR experience, ideally within education or a complex organisation
• Holds (or is working towards) CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience
• Has strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice
• Is confident managing sensitive and complex casework
• Can build positive relationships with stakeholders at all levels
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys leading change and improvement.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
We are looking for a proactive, people-focused and highly organised Trust HR Manager to join our central team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and shape HR practice across our Trust, supporting school leaders and staff while driving forward key strategic projects.
In this varied and rewarding role, you will:
• Lead on complex employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, capability and absence management
• Support Headteachers and leadership teams with expert HR advice and guidance
• Oversee safer recruitment processes and ensure compliance with safeguarding requirements
• Manage and develop HR systems, policies and procedures across the Trust
• Lead on major HR projects including restructures, TUPE processes and job evaluation
• Help foster a positive, inclusive and supportive culture for all staff.
What the school offers its staff
• A supportive and collaborative Trust environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• The chance to play a key role in shaping the future of our schools and workforce
• A role where no two days are the same
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme and a range of other benefits.
Further details about the role
We are seeking someone who:
• Has significant HR experience, ideally within education or a complex organisation
• Holds (or is working towards) CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience
• Has strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice
• Is confident managing sensitive and complex casework
• Can build positive relationships with stakeholders at all levels
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys leading change and improvement.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.