Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsLead Employee Relations across a large maintained schools network.Shape how HR services are delivered within education, with clear scope to grow.About Our Client This opportunity sits within a large metropolitan local authority committed to delivering essential public services and creating a meaningful impact across its communities. The organisation plays a central role in supporting a diverse schools network and is currently undergoing a period of transformation to modernise and strengthen its People function.As part of this evolution, statutory HR services for maintained schools are being brought back in-house, creating a unique opportunity for a specialist HR professional to shape how Employee Relations is delivered across education.Job DescriptionAct as the lead HR Business Partner for Employee Relations across the maintained schools portfolioProvide expert ER advice to headteachers, school leadership teams, and internal stakeholdersLead on complex ER casework including disciplinaries (up to dismissal), TUPE, and escalated employee mattersFulfil statutory responsibilities, including attending dismissal hearings on behalf of the councilBuild strong relationships across schools, the education department, HR colleagues and trade unionsAct as the primary point of contact for all education-related ER mattersSupport and contribute to Schools Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) meetingsWork closely with trade unions on consultations and policy mattersContribute to the development and implementation of HR policies across schools (e.g. disciplinaries, absence, pay)Support the transition of statutory HR services back in-house and identify opportunities to enhance service deliveryContribute to organisational design, workforce change and the future HR operating model within educationOperate as a standalone specialist, with scope to shape and grow the service over timeThe Successful ApplicantA successful HR Business Partner should have:Strong Employee Relations expertise, with a passion for complex caseworkProven experience handling disciplinaries, dismissals and TUPE processesExperience working within the education sector, with understanding of teachers' terms and school governanceAbility to operate in a standalone, specialist role with a high degree of autonomyStrong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build credibility across diverse groupsKnowledge of employment legislation and statutory HR requirementsExperience working in unionised environmentsA relevant HR qualification (e.g. CIPD) or equivalent experienceWhat's on OfferCompetitive salary of £55,000 - £60,00031 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 35 days with serviceOption to purchase additional annual leaveFlexible and agile working, with a "Flexibility First" approachMembership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (with AVC options)Access to learning and development opportunities to support career progressionEmployee Assistance Programme and wellbeing supportCycle to Work and Travel Pass schemesSalary sacrifice car lease schemeFamily-friendly policies with enhanced leaveDiscounted gym membershipsEmployee volunteering schemeMedicash health planA unique opportunity to take ownership of a specialist ER function within educationThe chance to shape and develop HR services across a large schools networkClear scope to grow into a more strategic HR leadership role over timeIf you are ready to take on this exciting HR Business Partner role, apply today to make a real difference in the public sector!ContactEllie TaylorQuote job refJN-062026-7043550Phone number+441618286221Job summaryJob functionHuman ResourcesSubsectorHR Business PartnerSectorPublic SectorLocationLiverpoolContract typePermanentConsultant nameEllie TaylorConsultant phone+441618286221Job referenceJN-062026-7043550
