Head of HR

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Permanent | Full Time

University Schools Trust (UST) is a partnership of schools, universities, and public and private sector bodies. We are uniquely placed to change the educational landscape for the pupils, staff, parents and wider communities whom we serve.

Established in September 2016, UST currently comprises four member schools located in two London Boroughs:

St Paul’s Way School (SPW) 3 - 18 all-through school in Tower Hamlets
Royal Greenwich Trust School (RGTS) 11 - 18 secondary school in Greenwich
Cyril Jackson Primary School (CJPS) 3 - 11 primary school in Tower Hamlets
SirWilliam Burrough Primary School (SWB) 3 - 11 primary school in Tower Hamlets

We are pleased to announce an exciting new opportunity for an experienced Head of HR, to join our central team.

The Head of HR will champion, drive and embed the HR strategic objectives by supporting the Head of HR, Headteachers, SLT and line managers on the development and implementation of both strategic and operational HR solutions to support long-term growth and transformation.

We are seeking an experienced professional, with a solid background in the education sector.

Applicants must demonstrate best practise in the following areas:

• To demonstrate specialist HR knowledge to provide sound advice on complex multifaceted situations, assessing risk and providing possible solutions.
• To undertake casework, trust-wide, ensuring a consistent approach is maintained.
• Facilitating and leading on good employee relations, supporting managers in effective implementation of all HR policies and processes.
• To advise on current HR legislation and trends, both on a national and local level.
• To provide advice to SLT on complex HR issues e.g., capability, complex disciplinary matters, change management and diversity issues.
• To update HR policies in accordance with changes in legislation and ensure that they are implemented correctly locally.

This is a new and exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

Please note, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

We do not accept CVs alone.

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University Schools Trust is built on a foundation that believes that every staff member is crucial if we are to be successful. Whatever your role, we want you to feel safe to be innovative, motivated to be the best you can and provided with the right opportunities and environment to thrive.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS Check.

https://www.ust.london/policies/child-protection-safeguarding